With a thorough exploration of the political climate of the time and the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan, this book describes the repercussions of Jimmy Carter's American boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. Despite missing the games they had trained relentlessly to compete in, many U.S. athletes went on to achieve remarkable successes in sports and overcame the bitter disappointment of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity dashed by geopolitics.

Meet over 80 hockey icons and learn the ins and outs of the game in this accessible, illustrated guide for kids ages 8 to 12.Featuring a foreword by Jim Craig, a member of the legendary 1980 US Olympic hockey team, Ice Breakers is the kid-friendly reference book every hockey fan needs! Filled with information about iconic teams, long-winning dynasties, and heroes on the ice of the past and present, as well as engaging illustrations and bite-sized f...

The star running back of the NFL. The All-Star center leading his team to the championship. Matt Christopher delves into the life of both of these sports stars, exploring the paths they have traveled, the hardships they have overcome, and the highs and lows of their careers. Each book contains exciting black-and-white action photos, the player's stats, and a list of his career highlights. Real-life sports action plus Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style equals a series not be missed.

Explains the game of football, presenting its history and profiles of leading players.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Hockey fans around the world know that Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky are two of the greatest players ever to lace up their skates. NHL legend Gretzky's nickname was "The Great One". When Crosby joined the NHL in 2005, his nickname was "The Next One". But which center would you rather have on your team? Learn about their biggest goals and championship moments t...

SMACK! Nothing beats the excitement of a player slapping the puck into the goal for a game-winning goal—except when that big slap shot sets a new record! Behind every big-time hockey record is a dramatic story of how a player or team achieved greatness on the ice. From incredible scoring plays to the greatest goaltending performances, here are the record-setting moments that will keep hockey fans turning the page for more.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Hockey is a thrilling, fast-paced sport, and the action gets even more intense during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Fans can't get enough of the booming slap shots, the devastating body checks, and the overtime finishes. The Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Quest for Hockey's Biggest Prize covers it all with exciting text and vivid photos. The greatest games, the ...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Do you know: Who once scored 10 goals in a single hockey game? How the Stanley Cup came to be hockey's greatest prize? Why the United States' victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics is known as the "miracle on ice"? Find out about the hardest slap shots, the most unstoppable one-timers, and the wildest attempts to put the puck in the net in

From Bobby Orr to Wayne Gretzky, pro hockey has featured amazing talents on the ice. The best of the best fight their way to the top of the records lists. Find the answers to the following questions and more inside The Ultimate Collection of Pro Hockey Records. Who holds the record for the most career hat tricks? Which player has spent the most time in a penalty box in a single season? Which goalie has the most career shutouts? What team has won the most Stanley Cup finals?