Marty Gitlin

"Explores the life of Tyler Perry, including his difficult childhood and troubled family life, his rise from a struggling playwright to a movie mogul, the controversy over his works, and his status as an entertainment icon"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life of Randy Orton, both in and out of the ring"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the history of the Cleveland Cavaliers professional basketball team and provides information about the team's players, coaches, and notable accomplishments. Includes a timeline, team facts and trivia, color photos, a glossary, and further resources.

Looks at the life of the basketball star and discusses key moments in his NBA career, including his championship wins with the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Short biographies, fun facts, informative sidebars, and revealing quotes and anecdotes combine with action-packed photographs to enhance the story of each team!

"For every athlete who uses their platform for charitable, political, and social good, there are many whose unethical or even criminal behavior sends the wrong message. What is the responsibility of athletes to their fans, to their teams, and to their leagues? And how much responsibility do we hold for holding them in such high esteem? The viewpoints in this volume explore this complicated issue"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a collection of essays discussing the causes and effects of national identity, its link to immigration, and what the future holds for national identity. Includes tables, sidebars, maps, discussion questions, and organizations to contact.

Chronicles the history of the Boston Celtics professional basketball team and provides information about the team's players, coaches, and notable accomplishments. Includes a timeline, team facts and trivia, color photos, a glossary, and further resources.

This title tells the story of Major League Baseball, from its beginnings more than a century ago to its status today as the home of America's pastime. Readers will learn about the league's greatest stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as the most iconic ballparks and sport-rocking scandals. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential...