Matt Doeden

"Covers the century-long history of the World Series, from its humble beginnings to becoming a worldwide sensation. Discover the drama behind the statistics and record books that keeps the crowd enthralled!"--Amazon.com.

The World Cup, international soccer's championship tournament, rules the global sports stage. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the most shocking goals to bigges.

"For more than one hundred years, the home run has been the most exciting play in baseball. Read about the longest, strangest, and most important home runs in Major League Baseball history"--

Discusses the events of the Boston Tea Party, one of the acts by the American patriots that led to the American Revolution.

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

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

"Describes the journey on the Oregon Trail from three different historical perspectives"--Provided by publisher.

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

"The Second World War is a war of the modern world, in terms of technology and firepower. Airplanes, tanks, and fully automatic weapons make their appearance. Battles in both Europe and the Pacific give this fight between nations a global scope. Will you: Live through the attack of Stalingrad as a young Russian commander? Experience the invasion of Okinawa as a U.S. pilot or infantryman? Fight in the Battle of the Bulge, a major turning point in the...

"Doeden takes readers on a journey from the disorganized games of the early years to the most recent playoffs to determine the best college team in the nation. Along the way, discover some of the most incredible moments, games, blunders, and statistics in the history of college football championships"--Amazon.com.