Greatest Moments in Sports
Reading Level Grades 3-4Interest Level Grades 3 – 8
Reviewed Reading Level Grades 3-4Interest Level Grades 3 – 8
ReviewedWhat does it take to be a champion? In this exciting series about outstanding athletes, readers will find out! These graphic nonfiction titles explore the stories of some of the greatest moments in sports history, from championship games to high-stakes races. Detailed illustrations combine with dialogue featuring actual quotes and engaging captions to present each story. Timelines, maps, and additional facts highlight even more details of these inspiring sports stories!
'This graphic novel series highlights memorable sports accomplishments from the past. From boxing to tennis, horse racing to rowing the series highlights the achievements of 20th century athletes. Series includes:The Miracle on IceRumble in the Jungle: Muhammad Ali vs. George ForemanBillie Jean King and the Battle of the SexesGoing for Gold: Wilma Rudolph and the 1960 OlympicsOff to the Races!: Secretariat and the Triple CrownA Winning Crew: The 1936 U.S. Olympic Rowing TeamThe stories are factually accurate and told through illustration, text boxes, and speech bubbles. The speech bubbles with red font are direct historical quotes. Speech bubbles with black font are recreated dialog for the sake of the narrative story.', Anne Hales, South Sound Book Review Council
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