Craig Ellenport scrive di football universitario e professionistico dal 1987. Ha scritto e curato diversi libri sulla NFL e attualmente lavora per la National Football League, scrivendo e curando storie per NFL.com, il programma del Super Bowl e altre pubblicazioni della NFL.
The forward streaks toward the goal, his skates biting into the ice as he drives forward. They pull back their stick and whip it forward. Wham! The hockey puck zooms along the ice. From skating like a pro to mastering the perfect shot, hockey takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of hockey. Sports and STEM? Score!
Watch TV? Nah, watch Netflix. Watch actors in a movie? Nope, watch digitally animated Pixar and Dreamstime characters. Buy a CD? What is thisthe 90s? Stream it on Pandora and Spotify! From movies and TV to games and sports, the Internet and technology completely changed the world of entertainment and information. This series focuses on a group of companiesalso including YouTube and GoPro, and featuring a title on the rise of Esportsthat are changing the way we read, watch TV and movies, and create new stories to tell, as well as how we experience those stories. With this information, readers might be inspired themselves to make tomorrows new techology come to life!
Explore the inspiring childhood of tennis superstar Sloane Stephens, detailing the influences and experiences that shaped her into a champion. This nonfiction book is part of a series that highlights the formative years of beloved athletes, showcasing their journeys and the pivotal moments that led to their success. Discover the personal stories and challenges that contributed to Stephens' rise in the world of tennis.
In this biography, meet South African poet and human rights activist Dennis Brutus.Dennis Brutus was a poet and human rights activist whose works centered on his sufferings and those of his fellow blacks in South Africa. For fourteen years, Dennis taught English and Afrikaans in South Africa. As the white minority government increased restrictions on the black population, he became involved in a series of anti-apartheid related activities, including efforts to end discrimination in sports. The government subsequently banned him from teaching, writing, publishing, attending social or political meetings, and pursuing his studies. In 1963, his refusal to abide by the ban resulted in eighteen months of hard labor on Robben Island, alongside Nelson Mandela. Forbidden to write or publish after his release, Brutus left South Africa in 1966 for England and then the United States, and is now recognized as one of the prominent voices in the anti-apartheid movement.
Ever wonder what the original name of the Chicago Bears was? Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Chicago Bears team never before.
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of hockey's rich history, featuring hundreds of photographs alongside meticulously researched text. It highlights legendary players, iconic teams, and memorable games, while also including 30 interactive facsimiles of memorabilia such as newspaper articles, letters, player contracts, and collectible cards. This updated edition captures the essence of the sport and its significant moments, making it a treasure for hockey fans.
Learn about the long history of football in Detroit! Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Detroit Lions like never before.
From tractors to supercars. Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more, readers will engage with the history and new features of the Lamborghini Aventador like never before.
Though short and sweet, 140-character Twitter posts, or tweets, have become standard parts of world communication, from the Oval Office on down. Inside, read how this amazing company began and how it grew rapidly while creating an all-new way for people, including celebrities, athletes, politicians, and more, to speak to the world. Social media companies have changed the way that people in every generation communicate. This series focuses on the technology that is changing the way we connect, relate, and stay informed. Each title in TECH 2.0: WORLD-CHANGING SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES includes color photos throughout, and back matter including an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities, and expand their viewpoints through our content rich nonfiction books. Key Icons in this series are: Words to Understand shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced color type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions, building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content-rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the material they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter and give readers suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the backmatter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field
My name is Bond, James Bond. Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more, readers will engage with the history and new features of the Aston Martin DB 11 like never before.