Matt Doeden

"Describes the fight for survival while exploring wilderness regions"--Provided by publisher.

Brief text and illustrations present facts and information about thunderstorms.

"Describes the fight for survival while exploring the Sahara, Sonora, and Gobi Deserts"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes some of the greatest moments in NASCAR history, including photo finishes, wild wrecks, and intense rivalries between drivers"--Provided by publisher.

The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here alongside vivid photos and lively writing from award-winning sports author Matt Doeden. From racing legend Man o' War's only career loss in 1919 to the 2017 Super Bowl's incredible finish, sports fans will have plenty to digest. Doeden also writes about the science...

Presents information related to health-oriented issues associated with nutrition, diet and making good food choices.

As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, noted, Lady Gaga is an "Overnight sensation who went from a Yonkers [New York] lounge act to, well, a fame monster." The meteoric rise of Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, to the top of the pop charts surprised some. But Gaga spent years working, waiting, and honing her craft in the underground New York music scene, until her singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" launched her to international fame in 2008....

Think you know all there is to know about Willie Mays? Well, did you know that:

He once batted .477 in the minor leagues?

He won twelve straight Gold Glove awards?

He was the first African American team captain in major-league history? Willie Mays started his baseball career in the little-known Negro Leagues in 1948. He crossed over to the major leagues with the New York Giants in 1951. During the 1954 World Series, Mays stunned the baseball

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"Presents information about the rules and types of combat sports in the Olympics, including wrestling, boxing, tae kwon do, judo, and fencing"--

"Presents information about track and field in the Olympics including events such as relays, hurdles, pole vault, javelin throw, and shot put"--