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Power, prestige, and millions of dollars—these are the stakes in the sports franchise game. In this innovative book, sports attorney Kenneth Shropshire describes the franchise warfare that pits city against city in the fierce bidding competition to capture major league teams. Rigorous research, fascinating interviews with major players, stories behind the headlines, and an insider's perspective converge in this rare view of the business side of professional sports.

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Ages 6 to 9 years. This book provides beginners with an in-depth look at these exciting Olympic events. Children will read about both throwing events, such as javelin and discus throws, and jumping events, such as the long jump and pole vault. Vivid pictures and step-by-step instructions cover such topics as: different field-event competitions; rules and scoring systems of each field event; how to handle the equipment safely; ways to build strength. ... Read more

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Ages 6 to 9 years. Track events focus on speed, technique, and determination. They challenge athletes to move more quickly than ever before, but there is more to these events than just running. Whether it is a blistering sprint or a draining marathon, let this book be a child's guide to preparing for life in the fast lane! Thorough text and full-colour pictures help illustrate such highlights as: the 100m and the key to a great start; how to handle hurdles; how to make your move and grab the lead; tips on training safely. ... Read more

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Chronicles 40 years of Super Bowl history through a review of the highlights of the games, profiles of the players, quotes from the stars, full color photos, and complete results of each game. ... Read more

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Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers. ... Read more

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Equestrian Events( True Books)
Equestrian Events is an informative book about olympic events involving horses.It has wonderful color photos and has a great overview ofinformation. It describes each daily event and some other popularequestrian contests that are not in the Olympics.It would be great forthe young rider who wants to know more about horses.

This book is one ofa series.I think it is a wonderful way to make the Olympics a learningexperience and introduce each event well.

I would disagree with the agesuggestion.I would encourage this book for a 6-9 year old.The largeprint and the overview vs details is more appealing to younger children. Itwould also make a good book to read aloud to a classroom. ... Read more

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Traces the history of unusual sports spectacles in the United States describing a variety of marathons, stunts, and tests of physical strength and skill. ... Read more

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Introduces wheelchair track events, relates the history of these activities for the physically handicapped, and discusses the rules, equipment, and training needed to participate safely. ... Read more

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Presents in text and illustrations highlights of the twenty-three Super Bowl games. ... Read more

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Until now, no one has undertaken the compilation of this reference book which contains descriptions of the terms and events of Greek and Roman sport, and information about the athletes who excelled in those events. This book supplies that information. The dictionary proper lists Greek and Roman athletes, events and terminology in one sequence. Biographies range in length from several lines to several paragraphs. The Appendices contain a listing of athletes and, where applicable, their horses, and a list of citations from ancient sources that appear in the text. ... Read more