Most Popular Books by Jim Gigliotti

Presents information, including biographical profiles and career statistics, about some of the major league baseball''s best pitchers.

Reviews several NASCAR races that are memorable for the drivers, the competitiveness, and/or the tactical maneuvering that made them exciting.

A handbook for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup series that includes race dates, common racing terms, and profiles of the drivers.

The whipping winds and powerful rainstorms of hurricanes cause many problems. Learn how these storms affect people in the United States.

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Nebraska Cornhuskers one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team''s most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, information about the author, and an index.

Meet today''s best pro players, quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers.

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Toronto Raptors a potential contender in the NBA. Get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Oklahoma Sooners one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team''s most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, information about the author, and an index.

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Brooklyn Nets a potential contender in the NBA. Get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Chicago Bulls a successful NBA franchise. Get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Washington Wizards an NBA contender. Get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.

Presenta la vida de una niña albanesa, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, que se conoció como Madre Teresa y pasó la mayor parte de su vida sirviendo "a los más pobres de los pobres" en Calcuta, India.

Examines the history, stars, and stadium of each team in the AFC South division.

Whether you''re cheering on your favorite team at its home stadium with thousands of other fans or watching the game at home with your friends, the excitement of the National Football League is unmatched in the world of sports. The crisp fall air and the sound of pads crashing are enough to capture any fan''s attention. From the first game''s kickoff to the final moments of the Super Bowl, each season provides the thrilling action that fans crave. AFC North lets you spend the off-season getting to know more about the division''s teams. Statistics and history give you the inside scoop on your favorite team and its biggest rivals. Player profiles get you up close and personal with the league''s brightest stars. From the Baltimore Ravens to the Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC North has all the information you need to become an expert on the teams of the NFL''s AFC North division. Touchdown! Book jacket.

The Dallas Cowboys are riding into town! Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Dallas Cowboys like never before.

"With the first selection in the draft . . ." With those words each spring, the NFL commissioner makes a dream come true for one young man. Today, that dream-come-true moment is watched more closely than ever, and has been talked about, analyzed, and dissected for months leading up to it, and to the hundreds of draft picks that follow. The annual selection of college players by the NFL has turned into a year-round extravaganza of stats, stories, and predictions. A veteran football journalist is the ringmaster of reporting for this circus, which connects money, media, and miracles.Professional football is clearly the most popular and successful sports league in American history. Rather than focus on the star players or big games, this series takes a broader, deeper look at the sport off the field. The insider experience of the authors reveals the secrets that make the NFL No. 1. Just because you know who won the Super Bowl doesn''t mean you know ALL ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL. The National Football League is by far Americas most popular and successful sports league. Fans know who won the Super Bowl and who the top players are, but do they know how the league is run? How games get on TV? How the draft works? This series, written by longtime pro football journalists, takes an inside look behind the scenes of pro football, opening up new ways to enjoy the game (or even consider careers off the field). Bonus volumes on the state of high school and college football help readers get perspective on the roles of those levels of the sport on the NFL itself. For NFL fans, for sports fans, for business students, this series scores a touchdown! Each title in the ALL ABOUT PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities, and expand their viewpoints through our content rich nonfiction books. Key Icons in this series are: Words to Understand shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced color type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions, building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content-rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter referring back to subjects covered within. They challenge the reader''s comprehension of the material they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and give readers suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, a speech, or an instructional video. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the readers knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Boston Celtics one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team''s history, its home court, its fans, and the team''s most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the parts of a basketball court, a section on common uniforms for the team, a section of career records and stats, and an index.

Profiles the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, including its history, notable players, and team all-time career records.

See the Golden Gate Bridge when you travel to watch the San Francisco Giants take on Major League Baseball''s best. Meet the top players, read stories of past and present, and check out all the key stats. Root, root, root for the home team as you become a Giants expert! Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions, a diagram of the home field, a section on basic gear, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and information about the author.

Briefly describes some of baseball''s best contemporary pitchers.