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The Greatest Moments in Sports
Contributor(s): Berman, Len (Author)
ISBN: 1402220995     ISBN-13: 9781402220999
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
OUR PRICE:   $20.69  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: November 2009
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Annotation: A fun and memorable read for parents and children alike, The Greatest Moments in Sports serves as the perfect introduction to the world of sports.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - General
Dewey: 796
LCCN: 2009023686
Lexile Measure: 820
Physical Information: 0.73" H x 10.18" W x 10.26" (2.38 lbs) 144 pages
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 135225
Reading Level: 5.9   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 5.0
 
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Publisher Description:

A New York Times Bestseller

Broadcaster Len Berman brings the greatest moments in sports to life for fans of all ages

If you had to pick the greatest thing in sports you'd ever seen, what would it be?

Was it a miraculous comeback?
An amazing catch?
A game-winning buzzerbeater?
Or something completely different?

The best thing about sports is that you never know when a great moment is going to happen. And everyone has a different opinion about what the greatest moments are. Sportscaster Len Berman reveals his favorite moments in sports and offers this challenge--what are yours?

Hear the cheers, create and share your own memories, and let the debate begin Plus, the included CD features many of the actual broadcasts--you'll hear all the drama and excitement as it happened

HEAR THE ACTUAL BROADCASTS OF:

  • DAVID TYREE'S Super Bowl helmet catch
  • WAYNE GRETZKY breaking the NHL scoring record
  • A RECEPTION SO GREAT they call it "immaculate"
  • MICHAEL JORDAN'S championship buzzer-beater
  • and SIX MORE GREAT MOMENTS on an EXCLUSIVE AUDIO CD.

PLUS DISCOVER THE INSIDE STORY BEHIND:

  • How a young Tiger Woods destroys the field to win his first major championship
  • Why one race-car driver is called "The King"
  • College basketball's biggest upset
  • When Babe Ruth tells a pitcher where he'll hit his home run--then does it

Contributor Bio(s): Berman, Len: - LEN BERMAN is a former sports anchor at WNBC New York, and hosts the popular "Spanning the World" segments on NBC's Today Show. He has won eight local Emmy Awards and has been voted New York Sportscaster of the Year six times. His daily Top 5 email is featured in The Huffington Post and is received by thousands around the country.