Sports & Recreation

433 records found. Displaying 385 - 408.

Fall 2024

Sunisa Lee vs. Mary Lou Retton: Who Would Win?

From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)

In 1984, Mary Lou Retton became the first US gymnast to win the individual all-around gold medal at the Olympic Games. Almost 40 years later, Sunisa Lee won all-around gold at the Olympics in Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.44092/52
  • Copyright: 2025

Tales from the Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest with Pete Athans

The journey up Mount Everest is never easy. Climbers risk their lives as they struggle around jagged towers of ice, over snow-covered boulders, and across gaping crevasses. Pete Athans knows… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 796.522095496
  • Copyright: 2013

Tennis's G.O.A.T.: Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and More

From the Series Sports' Greatest of All Time (Lerner ™ Sports)

Grab your racket, head to the courts, and ace that serve! It's time to learn about the greatest tennis players of all time. Readers will be presented with exciting stats in a fun top-10 format. Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 796.342092/2 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

The College Football Championship: The Fight for the Top Spot

From the Series Spectacular Sports

In 2015, when Ohio State took on the University of Oregon in the first College Football Playoff championship game, millions of sports fans tuned in. But back in 1869, when Rutgers University… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1050
  • ATOS: 6.8
  • Dewey: 796.332'63
  • Copyright: 2016

The Currys

From the Series Families of Fame & Fortune

Meet the Currys, a family of superstar athletes. The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry and his brother, Seth Curry of the Portland Trail Blazers, faced off on the court in the first-ever… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • Dewey: 796.323
  • Copyright: 2022
8 titles

The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set

From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)

Celebrate the accomplishments of women over the years in this exciting series. Readers discover how women shaped our world through their contributions to arts, science, and politics and how… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $245.20
  • Your Price: $183.90
  • 8 titles

The NBA Playoffs: In Pursuit of Basketball Glory

From the Series Spectacular Sports

Do you know: • Which team won the first NBA championship? • Why Michael Jordan felt awful during one of his greatest playoff performances? • How the Golden State Warriors built a playoff… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1010
  • ATOS: 6.7
  • Dewey: 796.323/64
  • Copyright: 2019

Tiger Woods

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Tiger Woods is one of the most accomplished pro golfers of all time! Learn about his career highlights, life off the green, and more through action-packed text and full-color photographs. Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 796.352092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020

Tiger Woods, 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

Considered one of the best golf players in the world, Tiger Woods has had a spectacular career to date—and he’s only getting started. A golf prodigy, he began playing when he was 9 months… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.2
  • Dewey: 796.352'092
  • Copyright: 2005

Tiger Woods, 3rd Edition

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Tiger Woods is not just the best golfer in the world. He is also one of the biggest celebrities on the planet. But Tiger has not let success go to his head. He is still one of the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: 796.352092
  • Copyright: 2010

Tiger Woods: Major Winner

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Tiger Woods became a famous golfer when he was two. As an adult, he's won 81 PGA Tour events and 15 major tournaments (and counting). Read about one of the world's most recognizable athletes. Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.352092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021
Fall 2024

Tiger Woods vs. Jack Nicklaus: Who Would Win?

From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)

Golf stars are judged by their performances in the biggest events. That’s why Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus are the greatest men’s golfers ever. Compare their careers from the Masters… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 796.352092
  • Copyright: 2025

Tim Duncan, 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

Tim Duncan, originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, took the NBA by storm as the top draft pick in 1997. He joined the Spurs and helped them to win two NBA championships in his first six… Read More →

  • ATOS: 7.3
  • Dewey: 796.323'092
  • Copyright: 2004

Tim Duncan: Power Forward

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Tim Duncan trained to be an Olympic swimmer before beginning to play basketball at 14. Follow the star forward from his home in the Virgin Islands to the top of the NBA and beyond. Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Tim Howard

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Goalkeeper Tim Howard makes blocking streaking soccer balls look easy. But soccer is more than a game for Tim. When he was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome as a child, Tim turned to soccer.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 796.334092
  • Copyright: 2015

Tim Lincecum

From the Series Amazing Athletes

At 5'11" and 165 pounds, San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is much smaller than the usual Major League Baseball player. Growing up in Renton, Washington, Tim was told he was too small Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 796.357092
  • Copyright: 2012

Tim Tebow

From the Series Amazing Athletes

When Tim Tebow left the University of Florida in 2010, many people didn't think he would be good enough to play quarterback in the NFL. Tim had helped the Florida Gators become national… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2013

Tina Charles vs. Lisa Leslie: Who Would Win?

From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)

Tina Charles and Lisa Leslie have dominated women's basketball from the center of the court. But which player is the best of all time? Explore their careers in the WNBA and Olympic Games to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 796.323092/2 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Tom Brady

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Tom Brady is the star quarterback for the New England Patriots. He's led his team to more division titles than any other quarterback in National Football League (NFL) history. He also has… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2017

Tom Brady, 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

Think you know all there is to know about Tom Brady? Well, did you know that: He was drafted by baseball’s Montreal Expos after high school? He was the youngest starting quarterback ever to… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.3
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2009

Tom Brady, 3rd Edition

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots has done it all in the National Football League (NFL). He and his teammates have won the Super Bowl three times. Twice he was named Most… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2015

Tom Brady: Gridiron G.O.A.T.

From the Series Gateway Biographies

In 23 NFL seasons, Tom Brady showed he was the greatest quarterback in league history by winning an unmatched seven Super Bowls. But he had to prove himself every step of the way. Brady… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1020
  • ATOS: 6.3
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana: Who Would Win?

From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)

Tom Brady and Joe Montana are the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history. Together, they won 11 Super Bowl titles. But which Super Bowl-winning quarterback is the best? Compare their… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Tony Dungy, 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

Although Tony Dungy was passed over in the 1977 NFL draft, Coach Chuck Noll of the Pittsburgh Steelers recognized his athleticism and understanding of the game and signed him as a free agent. Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.5
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2009