Category: Sports & Outdoors

You might know California’s sunny beaches and sky-high Redwoods, but do you know when California’s first mini golf course opened? Ever wondered what’s recognized as California’s official state sport, or which sports were invented within its state lines? Impress your friends, amaze your family, and even conquer your enemies on a quiz show with your sublime knowledge of every sport in the Golden State! Featuring extraordinary facts and remarkable events from football to fishing, this comp... [Read More...]

This insightful training strategy writing is full of running advice for novices and recreational athletes. Here to help in your planning and preparation is a guide through your half marathon journey – whether that’s to check it off your bucket list or if it’s to get fit. Ace The Half is an engaging book by running coach Beverly Asante Puschmann, who is a certified distance-running coach, a certified nutrition coach, and who is a half marathon runner herself. She’s sprinkled in relata... [Read More...]

Want to play more golf despite a too-busy schedule? Feel frustrated or impatient when a round takes 4 hours or more? Does being stuck behind – or with – slower players get in the way of your good time? It doesn’t have to be that way. This book debunks the myth that four hours is a good pace of play for a round of golf. Starting with pre-round preparation and continuing throughout all key stages of the round, Levy offers concrete and easy-to-follow tips for playing faster and better an... [Read More...]

This is not your ordinary greatest players/teams list. This book gives a broad view of what makes a certain player or team great. It uses a variety of statistics, countless references from well-respected sports journalists, opinions from a variety of NBA players and coaches, and a refreshing point of view from a die-hard and dedicated NBA fan to reach the most unbiased and the most educated rankings. The book discusses the 50 greatest teams of all time. Then there is a fun discussion about a si... [Read More...]

The perfect baseball companion for curious young minds. Is your home buzzing with all things baseball? Do you find your child transfixed during matches? Are they constantly asking questions about the game and the players? Rightly dubbed ‘the spirit of America’, baseball continues to enjoy high popularity as America’s favourite pastime — and has done ever since the early 20th century. According to Forbes, Major League Baseball continues to attract more than 8 million viewers from Ame... [Read More...]

The History of NFL Football for Kids Basic Knowledge of NFL Football History With Some Fun Facts and Records William Lawson Get excited about the colorful history of America’s most popular sport, even if you don’t know the first thing about football… Football is one of the great American pastimes. From the Super Bowl to the Thanksgiving game, millions of families gather throughout the week to watch their favorite teams duke it out. Kids and grandparents alike share the thrill o... [Read More...]