History of Sports

Who invented basketball? Why is baseball called America's favorite pastime? Who are the gymnastic stars of the past and present? Learn all about the history of today's most popular sports with this engaging series! Readers will learn when and where each sport originated and how it has changed over time to the sport we know, watch, and play today. Action-packed photos complement the text, and each book features a timeline highlighting major events in the sport's history. Every title includes a table of contents, infographic, glossary, index, compelling What Do You Think? sidebars to encourage deeper inquiry, and reading tips for teachers and parents.