Luke Hanlon

Profiles famous men's soccer players from around the world and throughout history, and examines their impact on the sport. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and additional resources.

"Explores how the best [football] teams and athletes execute their plans and how winning strategies have evolved throughout this history of [the] . . . sport"--Provided by publisher.

Briefly profiles U.S. Women's Soccer star player Alex Morgan. Includes photographs and a glossary.

Explores the origins and history of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball team, highlighting key players and coaches, and notable achievements. Includes a timeline, team facts and trivia, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Whether it be the college or the professional game, football video games have long been some of the most popular titles for any console. Not only can players make amazing moves on the field, but they can control their favorite National Football League team or college program in hopes of creating a football dynasty. Football Video Games looks at the history of football games, from their humble beginnings to the lifelike representations of the sport...

"From László Papp's historic three gold medals to Claressa Shields's run for the first women's middleweight gold, there have been many amazing moments throughout the history of Olympic boxing. Olympic Boxing explores the sport's history in the Games and highlights the athletes, teams, and moments that captured the attention of fans around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Throughout their history, racing video games have sought to put players behind the wheel. Some modern games do just that, simulating the driving experience of racing leagues such as Formula One and NASCAR in nearly perfect detail. Other games give players the chance to drive their dream cars, both on tracks and on everyday streets. Racing Video Games explores the history of racing games, from their humble beginnings to the lifelike representations...

"From Wilma Rudolph's historic performance in Italy to Usain Bolt's world record-breaking run, there have been many amazing moments throughout the history of Olympic track and field. Olympic Track and Field explores the sport's history in the Games and highlights the athletes, teams, and moments that captured the attention of fans around the world"-- Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the Detroit Lions and celebrates some of their greatest past and present games and players. Includes photographs, trivia and comprehension questions, a timeline of the team's legacy in the NFL, and a glossary.

"Today, basketball fans can fire up their consoles and instantly play as their favorite players. They can also put themselves in the game and attempt to become a virtual professional star. Basketball Video Games explores the history of basketball games, from their humble beginnings to the lifelike representations of the sport gamers enjoy on their consoles today"--Amazon.