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Freedom's Promise series.
Cleanly designed and supported with lots of photos, these books feature clear texts that help contextualize pivotal episodes in African American history. The treatments don't shy away from the violence and hatred that the fight for civil rights unleashed in America. Bloody looks at how the U.S. civil rights movement inspired Catholic activists in Northern Ireland. There are eight other spring 2019 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Freedom's Promise titles: Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine, The March on Washington and Its Legacy, Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools, and Two Bloody Sundays.
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Total Sports series.
These volumes provide broad overviews of the histories, notable teams and coaches, rivalries, star players, etc., of the title sports; most (not Football) include mention of both men's and women's teams. The texts are easy to read if occasionally vague or overgeneralized. Informative sidebars and copious stock photos enhance the presentations for sports fans. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Total Sports titles: Total Lacrosse, Total Basketball, Total Baseball, Total Hockey, Total Soccer, Total Gymnastics, Total Volleyball, and Total Football.
64 pp.
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| September, 2014
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LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-394-0$22.95
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SportsZone: Great Moments in Olympic Sports series.
After a brief introduction to/history of the sport, each of these books covers memorable Olympic moments. Chapters focus on individual athletes and their inspiring stories of hard work, determination, and talent. Sidebars and captioned photos highlight additional events and competitors. Skating includes both figure skating and speedskating. "Great Olympians" and "Places to Visit" lists are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these SportsZone: Great Moments in Olympic Sports titles: Great Moments in Olympic Skating, Great Moments in Olympic Snowboarding, Great Moments in Olympic Gymnastics, and Great Moments in Olympic Basketball.
48 pp.
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| September, 2013
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-986-3$21.95
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Girls' SportsZone series.
These volumes survey four sports and the female athletes at their forefronts. Each chapter pairs a technical skill with a prominent contemporary athlete. The books are more overview than how-to, but each takes its sport seriously, depicting how the development of skills has shaped the athletes' careers. Diagrams of a golf course, ice rink, etc. are appended. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Girls' SportsZone titles: Girls' Golf, Girls' Hockey, Girls' Gymnastics, and Girls' Basketball.