Set Contents

What Was Series

• What Is the World Series?
• What Is the Super Bowl?
• What Is the World Cup?

Who Was Series

• Who Was Jackie Robinson?
• Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?
• Who Was Seabiscuit?

Who Was or What Was Sports Books Set (3-Piece)

Shared Features

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• Length: 112 pages
• Paperback
• Recommended age range: 8–12 years
• Publisher: Penguin Workshop

What Is the World Series?

Synopsis

“Strike – you’re out!” “He’s safe!” “Homerun!” Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball’s biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball’s greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America’s Pastime to life.

Specifics

• Author: Gail Herman
• Release date: 06/23/2015
• Product dimensions: 7.6” x 5.3” x 0.3”

What Is the Super Bowl?

Synopsis

With over 110 million viewers every year, the Super Bowl is one of the most watched television events in the United States. The final showdown between the two best football teams in the NFL attracts some of the biggest musicians to perform at the half-time show. But the Super Bowl is more than just a spectacle – it’s a high-stakes game to win the championship and claim a place in history. Go back in time and relive all the magic from years past – from excruciating fumbles to game winning plays.

Specifics

• Author: Dina Anastasio
• Release date: 10/20/2015
• Product dimensions: 7.6” x 5.3” x 0.3”

What Is the World Cup?

Synopsis

Every four years, thirty-two of the best men’s soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular sport in the world.

Specifics

• Author: Bonnie Bader
• Release date: 03/06/2018
• Product dimensions: 7.6” x 5.3” x 0.3”

Who Was Jackie Robinson?

Synopsis

As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time color barrier in major league baseball. It was tough being first- not only did “fans” send hate mail but some of his own teammates refused to accept him. Here is an inspiring sports biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Specifics

• Author: Gail Herman
• Release date: 12/23/2010
• Product dimensions: 7.6” x 5.4” x 0.2”

Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?

Synopsis

Venus and Serena Williams are two of the most successful professional American tennis players of all time. Coached at an early age by their parents, the sisters have both gone on to become Grand Slam title winners. They have both achieved the World Number One ranking in both singles and doubles! Although completely professional and fiercely competitive, the sisters remain close. Who Are Venus and Serena Williams? follows the pair from their early days of training up through the ranks and to the Summer Olympic Games, where they have each won four gold medals—more than any other tennis players.

Specifics

• Author: James Buckley Jr.
• Release date: 08/08/2017
• Product dimensions: 7.6” x 5.4” x 0.2”

Who Was Seabiscuit?

Synopsis

In the middle of the worst depression in U.S. history, one young racehorse lifted a nation’s spirits. Seabiscuit was born in 1933 on a farm in Kentucky. Though bred for racing, he was weak and undersized. He slept too long and ate too much. Against the odds, he began to win local races. He was given a new coach who trained him to race in larger circuits. Soon enough, this scrappy horse began beating the best racehorses in the country. He became a media darling and won national competitions. In 1938 he was voted U.S. Horse of the Year. Seabiscuit’s undying spirit and come-from-behind story made him a celebrity and hero for millions.

Specifics

• Author: Paula K. Manzanero
• Release date: 10/20/2015
• Product dimensions: 7.7” x 5.4” x 0.3”

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