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Boken för alla fotbollsfantaster - förbered dig på en resa i fotbollens värld! Utforska fotbollens historia, de största ligorna, arenorna och turneringarna. Läs om sporten i olika världsdelar och om de skickligaste spelarna världen över. Var spelades fotboll för första gången? Hur många länder är med i Fifa? Vilka länder har vunnit flest gånger i världsmästerskapen? Ta reda på detta och mycket mer i denna rikt illustrerade och faktaspäckade bok!
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America’s Classic Ballparks takes you out to the ballgame with an interactive tour through America’s ballpark landmarks.Baseball parks are as American as apple pie and America’s Classic Ballparks commemorates nine ballparks guaranteed to spark nostalgia for the old ball game. Featuring striking images, America’s Classic Ballparks offers a wealth of information on these beloved national landmarks.The iconic ballparks featured include:Ebbets FieldTiger StadiumPolo GroundsOriginal Yankee Stadium Fenway ParkWrigley FieldDodger StadiumOriole Park at Camden YardsOracle Park Reliving everything from opening day at Fenway Park to the top ten moments in Yankee stadium, ballpark enthusiasts will revel in stadium trivia and cherish the historic photographs found throughout these pages.Authored by prolific sportswriter James Buckley Jr., America’s Classic Ballparks is the perfect addition to any sports library.
National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection
Celebrating the Game's Greatest Players
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
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Officially licensed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, this revised and updated volume gathers the biographies, statistics, and photos of over 175 members of the most exclusive club in the sport.A beautiful book every baseball fan should own, The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection includes all inductees, stats, and awards through the 2023 Hall of Fame elections. Additional new content also includes: the origin story of the Hall of Fame, a visual tour of Cooperstown, plus insights and photos celebrating the Hall’s famous induction weekend.Separated into chapters by position, The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection highlights the best and the most memorable players, events, championships, moments, and more. Meet the greats of the game from before you were born and relive the memories that you shared with your diamond heroes of recent years. You will find: Profiles of more than 175 legendary Hall of Famers Photo explorations into rare memorabilia, including replica tickets, scouting reports, scorecards, and contracts Notable awards, records, stats, and a complete list of over 300 Hall of Fame members Full-color photos and informative sidebars throughout Become an expert on your favorite teams and players as you take a glorious trip into the storied history of America’s pastime. Maybe you won’t become a member of the Hall of Fame, but after you read The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection, you’ll feel like part of the club!
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Celebrate the greatest baseball players of all time, their major historical moments, and their love for the game with this illustrated collection of true baseball stories for kids. Officially licensed with the Hall of Fame, Out of the Park! follows the incredible careers and lives of your favorite ballplayers, from Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter. Organized by key aspects of the game, each chapter features biographical snapshots of four players who excelled in that arena--from hitting to fielding to leadership on and off the field--as well as fun facts, historical trivia, infamous quotes, important stats and baseball lingo, and photos from the Hall of Fame's collection.Some of the significant players and their historical moments include: Babe Ruth establishes a single-season home run record that will last for 34 years in 1927.Ted Williams finishes the 1941 season with an average above .400, a magical mark attained by only a few.Joe DiMaggio establishes what many argue is baseball’s most “unbreakable” record—a 56-game hitting streak—in 1941.Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby break the MLB color barrier in the landmark 1947 season.Derek Jeter, “Captain Clutch,” plays his last game, 2014, ending in a walk-off single to win the game.Kids in the middle grades will meet over 150 players in this all-encompassing collection, your go-to reference for learning about great athletes. Authored by prolific sportswriter James Buckley Jr., Out of the Park! is the perfect addition to any sports library.
Kids' Guide to the National Baseball Hall of Fame
The Greatest Players from Hank Aaron to Derek Jeter to Cy Young
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
184 kr
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Officially licensed with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, A Kids’ Guide to the National Baseball Hall of Fame is the young reader’s guide to all things baseball.Baseball’s newest fans can take in all the glorious moments from the game’s storied history in one beautiful book designed and written just for them. This kid’s edition of The National Baseball Hall of Fame Collection presents profiles of the best and most memorable players and all the up-to-date facts and figures young baseball enthusiasts want to know, along with new photos.This kid-friendly encyclopedia of the game's biggest legends and icons includes:Over 200 profiles of Hall of Fame members, organized alphabetically and including players across positions, managers, umpires, commissioners, executives, and broadcastersA complete list of the 346 Hall of Famers through the Class of 2024Exciting images of each inductee in the Hall of FameFact boxes highlighting major events and important milestones in baseball historyPass down the love for America’s favorite pastime to the next generation with A Kids’ Guide to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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This latest offering in the ever-popular "Obsessed With" series is the football fan's ultimate trivia challenge. With 2,500 original questions, this comprehensive yet compact book explores fascinating facts and tempting trivia about one of the world's most popular sports. What makes this package truly unique is the electronic scoring module, which allows readers to quiz themselves or compete against a friend in the greatest playoff ever. From the millions of NFL fans to the true fanatics who know every historic play by heart, all matter of sports buffs will meet their match in this entertaining and addictive game.
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It’s A Number’s Game! Baseball
The Math Behind the Perfect Pitch, the Game-Winning Grand Slam, and So Much More!
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
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America's Classic Ballparks - Revised Edition
Celebrating Parks Past and Present
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
361 kr
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Go out to the ballgame with an interactive tour through America’s ballpark landmarks in this new edition of America’s Classic Ballparks.The ultimate tribute to the stadiums that shaped America’s pastime, America’s Classic Ballparks transports you to the golden era of baseball. From the ivy-covered walls of Wrigley Field to the timeless charm of Fenway Park, this richly illustrated book brings you closer to the game you love. Explore a wealth of information, including up-to-date details about baseball reinventing its stage—from billion-dollar dreams in Vegas, to major-league cameos in minor parks, to mythic games in Iowa cornfields—revealing a sport that is forever caught between spectacle, survival, and nostalgia. Written by acclaimed sportswriter James Buckley Jr., this handsome volume is packed with stunning photography, fascinating history, and nostalgic stories that celebrate the nation’s most iconic ballparks, including:Ebbets FieldTiger StadiumPolo GroundsOriginal Yankee StadiumFenway ParkWrigley FieldDodger StadiumOriole Park at Camden YardsOracle Park Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a sports history buff, or shopping for the perfect gift, America’s Classic Ballparks is a must-have collectible that keeps the spirit of the game alive.
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Celebrate over 50 athletes who broke barriers, took risks, and changed the rules!While these athletes came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can't" for an answer. With a don't-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better sports world.In this book, you'll read about very famous athletes, like Jackie Robinson and Simone Biles. You'll also discover the first female drag-racing champion and the first Latino American baseball superstar. You'll meet the first Olympian with an amputated leg, the first blind Ironman racer, the first transgender college champion, and the first Asian American Olympic gold medalists. Beyond individual athletes, you'll learn how Title IX impacted sports, why the Paralympics matters, and the history behind the Haudenosaunee lacrosse team.By the time you're done reading, whether you're an athlete or not, you'll be inspired to stay optimistic, fight against injustice, and be fearless in anything you set your mind to!
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Celebrate 50+ artists who broke barriers, took risks, and changed the world of entertainment forever!While these creatives came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can't" for an answer. With a don't-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better artistic world.In this book, you'll read about very famous entertainers, like Taylor Swift and Oprah Winfrey. You'll also discover the first Asian American comic book writer and the first runway model in a wheelchair. You'll meet the world's first modern graffiti artist, the first Black man to host a TV series, and the first Indigenous American Oscar winner. Beyond individuals, you'll learn about important groups, like the East West Players and the Hamilton cast. By the time you're done reading, whether you see yourself as an artist or not, you'll be inspired to stay optimistic, fight against injustice, and be fearless in whatever you set your mind to!
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Celebrate 50+ geniuses who broke barriers, took risks, and changed our world forever!While these scientists, engineers, and more came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can't" for an answer. With a don't-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better world for all of us.In this book, you'll read about people you might have heard of before, like George Washington Carver and Amelia Earhart. You'll also discover the first scientists to figure out how dinosaurs went extinct, the man who brought the yo-yo to the U.S., and the first blind person to use sound to study space. You'll meet the first American woman to program a computer, the first Black person to earn a patent, and the first Latina to be the U.S. Surgeon General. By the time you're done reading, you'll be inspired to stay curious, solve hard problems, and be fearless in whatever you do!