Of all the Olympic games, the competitors in ball games such as baseball and basketball are probably among the most famous. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the… More →

Have you ever wanted to fly like a bird or ski at top speed across snowy terrain? Can you imagine racing on skis across the countryside only to stop periodically to fire shots at targets at… More →

Do you have a need for speed? If you do, you'll want to read all about these Winter Olympic sliding sports. In this book, you'll learn how bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton competitors speed down More →

Do you know who invented basketball? Who won the first NBA championship? When did the WNBA start? Find the answers to these questions and more in this jam-packed title. Fascinating fact boxes More →

This fascinating new book encompasses a number of Olympic sports which require either physical power and endurance, superior marksmanship, or superior horsemanship. This introductory guide… More →

In the truest sense of the Olympic motto 'faster, higher, stronger', field events are contests that test the running, jumping, and throwing abilities of athletes. This introductory guide… More →

Beauty and power - that's what makes figure skating so special. Skaters perform incredible leaps and turns, combining the elegance of dance with the power of gymnastics. No wonder figure… More →

In the Olympics, gymnastics is a sport that tests an athlete's flexibility, balance, strength and even artistic ability. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the Olympic… More →

For young athletes who want to improve their judo skills and become an advanced competitor, this exciting guide is the answer! Detailed photographs take readers through step-by-step drills on More →

He shoots…he scores! Readers will score with this full-color book featuring two of the coolest sports on ice: hockey and curling. From the hard-hitting, puck-flying action of hockey to the… More →