"The history of the New York Mets professional baseball team from its inaugural 1962 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments"--Provided by publisher.
There are certain moments in history that are so significant that they become Turning Points, moments that put a bookmark in time and cause the events that follow to be measured by a different standard. From natural disasters caused by extreme climate changes to the rise of social media, from the War in Iraq to the current global refugee crisis, such times are often fraught with conflict and tension. This series puts each event in its historical context and follows the trajectory of its immediate aftermath and continuing global effects today. A timeline adds further historical context, while "Pointing Out" sidebars present related topics and perspectives. A historical account of the global refugee crisis, including the events that have triggered ongoing crises, the people involved, the border politics and camp-construction issues, and the lingering aftermath.
"The history of the Cincinnati Reds professional baseball team from its inaugural 1869 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments"--Provided by publisher.
"The history of the San Francisco Giants professional baseball team from its inaugural 1883 season in New York to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments"--Provided by publisher.
Slam dunks, assists, three-pointers, fade-away jumpers ... strange language to most of us. But to kids it is the common and colorful language of basketball -- a game with more excitement and thrills than any other. Now Creative brings the slam-dunking, jump-shooting, fast-breaking world of professional basketball into your library with the exciting 29-book series called Pro Basketball Today.This series is loaded with colorful, action-oriented photos, interesting sidebar statistics, and spirited quotes from players and coaches, The easy-to-read text covers the history, dramatic moments, and future directions of all the teams in the NBA, from the most storied franchises to the league's newest clubs. Whether your young readers are pulling for the Bulls or the Lakers, the Celtics or the Raptors, they'll score big with Pro Basketball Today.
"An eye-opening exploration of the history of the 1942-founded CIA and other American espionage agencies, investigating their typical training and tools as well as the escapades of famous spies"--Provided by publisher.
Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Washington Wizards pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as John Wall.
Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Portland Trail Blazers pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Clyde Drexler.
"Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Detroit Pistons pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Isiah Thomas"--
Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Chicago Bulls pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Michael Jordan.