Sports

The St. Louis Cardinals had only won 83 games all season. No one thought they could win the 2006 World Series. No one, that is, but Cardinals shortstop David Eckstein! At 5' 7", David may not More →

Ever wondered what it takes to ride a wave? Young readers will find out in this introduction to surfing. They will read about the history of surfing, the equipment used to ride waves, and the More →

Chicago White Sox fans had been waiting 88 years for a World Series title. Now, in Game 4 of the 2005 World Series, the team had a chance to end their long losing streak.Could right fielder… More →

Would the Boston Red Sox finally win a World Series? It had been 86 years since the team’s last championship, and some fans even thought the team was cursed! In 2004, however, something was… More →

Troy Glaus always wanted to play for the Anaheim Angels. As the team’s third baseman in 2002, the moment he’d always dreamed of had finally arrived—he was up to bat in the World Series! His… More →

Randy Johnson had always been a starting pitcher.In Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, however, the Diamondbacks needed him to pitch in relief, even though he had also started Game 6 the day… More →

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was always known as a clutch player who came through with crucial hits and great defensive plays in postseason games.Now, in a Subway Series against the York… More →

Batter up! Young sports fans will love meeting the World Series’ most recent MVPs in this exciting series on our national pastime! From the York Yankees’ Derek Jeter, who hit the game-tying More →

It was a big night for Josh Beckett and the Florida Marlins. They had a chance to win the 2003 World Series. To clinch the title, however, they needed to stop the mighty York Yankees. Even… More →

Pedal quickly to stay out in front of the pack! The fast-paced style of BMX racing makes it an exciting sport to watch or practice. Readers will explore the history of BMX racing, the tactics More →

Motocross racing has been growing in popularity since the 1950s. The technology and competitions have changed, but the fast-paced action has not. Students will learn about the history of… More →

Big Air Skateboarding has grown in popularity since its invention by Danny Way in 2004. Skateboarders drop down from 60 or 80 feet and launch off huge ramps to do spins, grabs, and flips in… More →