New Releases by Bob Schaller

"Filled with trivia, history, and more than twenty-five exciting puzzles and games"--Cover.

Learn the latest statistics along with information on all your favorite players in the newest edition of the bestselling The Everything Kids’ Basketball Book, featuring great tips for mastering the game! Learn how to play like a pro—and win—the fun game of basketball! Filled with dozens of games, puzzles, and activities, this book shows kids how to be a wizard on the court, hitting jumpers like Jordan while also learning the importance of teamwork. Covering everything you need to know about basketball, The Everything Kids’ Basketball Book explains all the rules of the game, the history of the sport, and information on your favorite players. Featuring up-to-date records of the NBA, WNBA, NCAA, and Olympic basketball, you’ll learn how to stay active and healthy while playing the sport you love.

A revealing biography of Kanye West explores the artist—and the man. Kanye West is a star. His music has jumped from sensation to staple in the rap industry, while his personality, his philosophies, and his willingness to speak out for what he believes in regularly place him at the center of controversy. Kanye West: A Biography traces the star''s life from his birth through the present day to paint a detailed picture of the artist and the man. Raised by a single mother who was an English professor in Chicago, West admits he came from "the wrong side of the mall" rather than the wrong side of the tracks. His name, his style, and the way he conducts his business are unique. His thoughtful reflections in interviews reveal a complex man few have taken the time to understand. This biography looks at that multifaceted star, exploring his career as singer and producer, but also looking at the forces that prepared him to chase his dreams—and chase off anyone who stood in his way.

A revealing biography of the Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps that includes exclusive interviews with his family, teammates, and friends and never-before-revealed details about his life. Michael Phelps is an American sports hero, perhaps the greatest Olympic athlete the world has ever known. His unprecedented eight gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics have made him a superstar. But his journey to Olympic immortality is every bit as compelling as his achievements in the pool. From learning to cope with ADHD to the story of how Phelps became the greatest swimmer ever, Phelps'' tale is told in full detail here for the first time. The author, Bob Schaller, has known Phelps and his coach for more than eight years, and has extensively interviewed him, along with his mother, sisters, coach, and teammates. Filled with revelations, career statistics, and insightful analysis of how Phelps achieved the seemingly impossible, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn the complete story behind the legend.

This motivational autobiography by Olympic Greco-Roman champion wrestler Rulon Gardner (Gold Medal, 2000; Bronze Medal, 2004) is the story of his impoverished upbringing, struggles with learning disabilities, Olympic honors, and the snowmobile accident that marooned him for 18 hours.

While Ashley and Adam Arlington are on vacation with their parents in Florida, they help solve an old mystery that involves the Seminole chief Osceola, the Spanish explorer Ponce de León, and the Castillo de San Marcos, a fort in Saint Augustine.

During a family vacation in Texas, Adam and Ashely Arlington follow the trail of a torn piece of paper and are led to surprising discoveries concerning the 1836 siege of the Alamo.

Ashley and Adam Arlington reveal pieces of their puzzle as they follow a scavenger hunt along the Freedom Trail through Boston to Bunker Hill.

Jack and Diane are two friends who enjoy playing sports. Through lessons on and off the playing field and court, they learn how Christianity can be applied to sports, and all relationships formed through athletics.

Air Force Academy Football coach Fisher DeBerry writes about the keys to his success, and how his Christian beliefs coincides with his career of preparing young men to defend their country and possibly fight in wars and other international conflicts.

The Arlingtons travel through beautiful Montana, following a series of clues to solve a baffling riddle.

When a family friend disappears after the plane he was piloting crashes, the Arlingtons interrupt their Wyoming vacation to help the authorities look for him.

Ashley and Adam team up with members of the Sioux nation as they search for a missing government treaty.

As the Arlingtons enjoy Colorado, from Cave of the Winds to Fort Morgan, they help solve the mystery of the missing crystals.

Presents career profiles of twenty-four stars of the NASCAR racing circuit, including John Andretti, Dale Earnhardt, and Jeff Gordon.