Greatest Sports Heroes Of All Times

Hold it! You really think we can come up with 50 greatest sports heroes? Well, we can and we have. Our heroes are not simply limited to the most popular spectator sports. On occasion our heroes go back several generations, not just to the names in the papers or the sports talk shows. Who are they? Well, certainly Jordan, Woods and Ming...but are you old enough to remember Max Schmeling or George Best? There are a lot more where they come from...skiers, cyclists, golfers and runners-all the best and more. What did they do and why are they great? The book offers: a quick, personal biography of each of our famous athletes; summary statistics of some of the most important successes; the good, the bad and the ugly of their sports careers; why these individuals went on to influence their sport; and trivia questions to challenge your knowledge and more.

100 sports figures who truly represent the greates heroes of sports.

Memorial: John B. Harhai.

This title will introduce you to Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater, Shaun White, and more of the all-time greatest athletes in extreme sports. Complete with action-packed stories of their most memorable moments, spotlight stats, information boxes, a glossary, additional resources and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Whether preparing to take the SATs or trying to finish your graduate degree in the evenings, 50 plus one Ways to Improve Your Study Habits is a must. Everyone who is trying to improve their academic standing needs help and this easy-to-use book with handy, practical tips is just the ticket. Learn the importance of regular study time, create a study environment that is free of distractions and learn the importance of personal organization. Learn to learn by using the limited amount of time you have more effectively. You will learn: the essentials of good study habits; time management; how to set priorities; schedule study time when you are at your peak; how to create the proper study environment; how to design a self-motivated reward system; how to remove pressure when studying, and much more. A perfect gift for every student, regardless of age or educational level.

Mickey Mantle is a giant among men, a living legend in the athletic world. And Beckett Great Sports Heroes: Mickey Mantle pays passionate tribute to the Yankee center fielder who ran with the speed of light and hit with the power of thunder. Lavishly illustrated in full color, each Beckett Great Sports Heroes volume features distinguished sports authorities assessing the career of one of the greatest athletes of our time. Each book is a piece of history, a celebration of a sports legend.... For eighteen years, the "Mick" was a baseball powerhouse, with twelve World Series appearances, 536 home runs, 1,509 RBIs, three MVP awards, and the Batting Triple Crown in 1956. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974, hailed as one of the greatest players to ever swing a bat. BECKETT GREAT SPORTS HEROES Collect the series--your own personal Hall of Fame.

When you think of famous Jews, sports may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But from Sandy Koufax to Mark Spitz, Jews have made tremendous contributions to the history of sports. The Horvitzs have created a logical ranking system that uses hard statistical evidence to identify the 100 greatest Jewish athletes of all time. Drawing on their academic backgrounds and expert sports knowledge, the authors bring us a proven scientific framework for objectively comparing athletes across various sports, including: Football, Baseball, Boxing, Tennis, Golf, plus many others! Features include: Little-known interviews with sports heroes of the past and present; Nearly 200 rare photographs throughout; Fascinating anecdotes that bring your favorite athletes to life.