How did author Edgar Allen Poe influence the naming of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens? What major historical events inspired the naming of the Philadelphia 76ers, San Francisco 49ers, and Oklahoma Sooners? And what caused the NBA's Washington Bullets to change their name to the Wizards? In That's My Team! The History, Science, and Fun behind Sports Teams' Names, Paul Volponi shares the answers to these questions and more. Leading readers on a fast-paced...

"The match between Team Blue and Team Emperor heats up toward the big finale--with both sides exhausted and losing ground! Plus, in the aftermath of the final match, a new enemy awaits who will require the former rivals to work together!"--Amazon.com.

"Join Maisy and her pals for Field Day! First is the egg-and-spoon race (oops, Eddie's egg is a little too wobbly). No problem, there are lots more games to play--a wheelbarrow race, a three-legged race, and even a get-dressed-up-silly race. When it's time to play ringtoss, Eddie's trunk comes in handy, and in the relay race, Maisy and Charley run as fast as they can. Last of all comes a great big game of tug-of-war, where both teams fall down laughing...

Enter the exhilarating game of Ultraball-fly over pass rushers and explode into slingshot zones-through Jeff Chen's dazzling future world on the moon. Here Ultraball is life, and survival is all that matters. Perfect for sci-fi and sports fans alike. Strike Sazaki loves defying gravity on the moon in his Ultrabot suit. He's the best quarterback in the league, but while Strike's led the Taiko Miners to the Ultrabowl three years in a row, each one has...

Profiles the career of a coach by looking at the work coaches do.

Artie Lieberman tries out for Peabody's lacrosse team. He is excited to make the team! But whe he is bullied by a group of bigger boys, he's not sure he wants to keep playing. Can he stand up to the bullies? Is it even worth it?

"Students will love learning about the Chicago Cubs in this high-interest title! Text covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, glossary, and index."--Publisher's website.

No matter the weather, the Buffalo Bills are game to play! Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Buffalo Bills like never before.

Part of the Red Sea? Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Arizona Cardinals like never before.

In this book readers will find out about some of the greatest teams in NBA history.