Marty Gitlin

Chronicles the history of the Memphis Grizzlies, and profiles famous players, coaches, and games. Includes color photographs, sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

"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.

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...

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 book details the history, culture, geography and government of Arkansas."--Provided by publisher.

"[Presents] narrative play-by-plays of record-making NBA Finals moments sports fanatics should know"--Back cover.

Explores the history of tanks, from their first appearance in World War I until modern day. Discusses how the design of tanks has changed, why they are powerful military vehicles, how they work, and how they might change in the future. Includes fast facts, a glossary, and resources for further information.

Highlights twenty-five of the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, providing a photograph and short summary of achievements for each one. Includes statistics, a glossary, and further resources.

Gives detailed information on some of history's most dangerous sports.