Matt Doeden

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1) The World Cup: soccer's global championship

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Explores the history and appeal of international soccer and the World Cup championship. Highlights notable moments in past men's and women's World Cups, fan culture, scandals in the sport, and the future of the World Cup. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

2) The sinking of the Titanic

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An illustrated look at the sinking of the luxury steamship Titanic in the North Atlantic Ocean in April of 1912.

3) The Boston Tea Party

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An illustrated look at how and why American colonists protested high taxes from Great Britain by dumping tea in Boston harbor in 1773.

4) The college football championship: the fight for the top spot

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In 2015, when Ohio State took on the University of Oregon in the first College Football Playoff championship game, millions of sports fans tuned in. But back in 1869, when Rutgers University and Princeton University played the first-ever college football game, no one predicted the national spectacle that a college football championship game would become. Author Matt Doeden takes readers on a journey from the disorganized games of the early years to...

5) George Washington: leading a new nation

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An illustrated look at the life of George Washington, the general who led the American army in the Revolutionary War and then became the first president of the United States.

6) Dragones

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Describes the life cycle, features, and behaviors of dragons. Explores popular myths and describes the characteristics of dragons from different world cultures. Includes a glossary, critical thinking questions, and resources for further information.

7) American Latin music: rumba rhythms, bossa nova, and the salsa sound

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Presents a brief history of American Latin music, from Richie Valens to Ricky Martin.

8) Steve Jobs: technology innovator and Apple genius

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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the co-founder and long-time CEO of Apple Computers and former CEO of Pixar.

9) Basketball greats

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Profiles famous professional basketball players and their impact on the sport. Includes color and black-and-white photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and additional resources.

10) Can you survive the wilderness?: an interactive survival adventure

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"Describes the fight for survival while exploring wilderness regions"--

11) Stars of basketball

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Text and photographs feature eight current outstanding professional basketball players.

12) Winter at Valley Forge

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An illustrated look at the decisions made by General George Washington during 1777-1778 when his Continental Army endured a hard winter at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

13) All about football

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"Explains the game of football, including the game's goals, positions, basic rules, and other points of interest"--

14) G.O.A.T. soccer teams

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Examines ten professional soccer teams from around the world considered to be the G.O.A.T., greatest of all time--including the 2007 Germany woman's national team, France's 1998 national team, and the 2019 U.S. women's national soccer team. Includes a glossary.

15) The Super Bowl: chasing football immortality

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The National Football League (NFL) is the most popular sports league in the United States, and the Super Bowl is its grandest stage. The incredible runs, the gutsy defensive stands, and the game-winning touchdown throws are all here. Award-winning sports author Matt Doeden explores the history of the Super Bowl and covers the championship game's greatest moments, from Vince Lombardi leading the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl I to Tom Brady...

16) G.O.A.T. men's basketball teams

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"Does having Kobe Bryant on the roster make a team great? Or does the number of championships carry more weight? Backed up with facts and stats, follow along to find out who makes the cut!"--

17) All about basketball

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"Explains the game of basketball, including the game's goals, positions, basic rules, and other points of interest"--

18) G.O.A.T. hockey teams

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Introduces some of the greatest hockey teams of all time, comparing their stats and greatest moments.

19) The Stanley Cup playoffs: the quest for hockey's biggest prize

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"Hockey is a thrilling, fast-paced sport, and the action gets even more intense during the playoffs. The Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Quest for Hockey's Biggest Prize covers it all with exciting text and vivid photos"--

20) All about hockey

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"Explains the game of hockey, including the game's goals, positions, basic rules, and other points of interest"--