Jeff Savage

An introduction to the history, equipment, and techniques of in-line skating.

Includes a play-by-play account of a demolition derby, descriptions of different types of vehicles used, explanations of various kinds of derbies, and a glossary of terms.

Profiles Annika Sorenstam, who has won more tournaments in the past ten years than any other woman golfer.

This book describes street skating, a sport in which skateboarders do tricks on street courses and public parks and sidewalks.

"Soccer is the most popular sport on the planet, and this book has all the statistics a soccer fan could want--from brilliant goals to World Cup records to legendary team performances. Learn how fans around the world use numbers to tell the stories of their favorite teams and how players use statistics to improve."--

Profiles Kobe Bryant, who went straight from high school to the pros, becoming the youngest person ever to play in the NBA.

Recounts the life of race car driver Jeff Gordon, whose highly successful, record-breaking career was kicked off when he was four years old and received a quarter midget race car from his father.

Describes the life of the man who went from a childhood in a Florida government housing project to become a star for the Dallas Cowboys.

Describes how regular cars are modified into rally cars, the famous rally courses and explains why many of the rally cars never finish a race.

"Examines gymnastics skills, including techniques for the floor exercise, vault, bars, rings, balance beam, and pommel horse, and provides tips and tricks for young, aspiring gymnasts"--Provided by publisher.