Some moments in sports-- whether they take place on a track, on a tennis court, or in a courtroom-- transcend the event itself. Gitlin looks at particular events that revolutionized a sport, how a contest of speed inspired a nation, or even how a humble victory affected the world. The twenty events featured in this book had profound social, political, and cultural importance and inspired athletes and spectators alike.

"In this book, Martin Gitlin has ranked the 100 greatest American athletes across all sports, from football and baseball to the decathlon and skateboarding. Taken into consideration are the athletes' achievements, mental toughness, versatility, athleticism, and overall impact on their sport. Each entry contains biographical sketches of the athletes, recaps of their greatest moments, and quotes from their peers, media members, and sport historians....

Wisconsin Badgers is a beginner's history of the University of Wisconsin football team. Beginning with the program's early years, readers will experience the team's highest and lowest moments and meet the key players and legendary coaches who made it happen. Short biographies, fun facts, informative sidebars, and revealing quotes and anecdotes combine with action-packed photographs to enhance the Badgers' story, allowing your readers Inside College...

Describes life on the American home front in December 1941, just after the United States has entered World War II. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of a young mother in the work force, a twelve-year-old California boy helping to end prejudice against Japanese citizens, and a wounded African American veteran trying to fit into society.

Presents information and statistics about athletes who have been track and field players in the Olympic Games.

Describes the NHL's Stanley Cup championship series, including some of the greatest teams, players, and moments from Stanley Cup history.

"Meet some of history's greatest Olympic swimmers and divers, and explore their incredible careers"--

"Who has won the World Series? How did they make it to the final game? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each game. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography"--

Presents information and statistics about athletes who have played volleyball in the Olympic Games.