The Britannica Guide to Football
Title | The Britannica Guide to Football PDF eBook |
Author | Adam Augustyn Assistant Manager and Assistant Editor, Literature |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 274 |
Release | 2011-08-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1615305246 |
Presents the history of football, describes the rules of the game, and profiles notable players and coaches from the National Football League throughout history.
The Britannica Guide to Football
Title | The Britannica Guide to Football PDF eBook |
Author | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Pages | 274 |
Release | 2011-05-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1615305734 |
From Europes rugby and soccer evolved a truly American sport. Played across the United States at parks, schools, universities, and in stadiums, football is as much a part of Americas iconographic experience as apple pie. Emerging from college campuses, it has blossomed to become a popular form of recreation throughout the country, as well as a professional-sports juggernaut. This detailed narrative examines the history of gridiron football, including the teams and players that have helped make it a national obsession.
The Britannica Guide to Soccer
Title | The Britannica Guide to Soccer PDF eBook |
Author | Adam Augustyn Assistant Manager and Assistant Editor, Literature |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 2011-08-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1615305327 |
Presents the history of soccer, discusses its significance as a worldwide sport, and profiles notable professional soccer players throughout history and today.
The Britannica Guide to Baseball
Title | The Britannica Guide to Baseball PDF eBook |
Author | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Pages | 289 |
Release | 2011-05-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 161530570X |
Integral to the consciousness of the American people, the sport of baseball has become a steadfast institution in a nation whose identity is constantly evolving. Although the game has undergone its own share of changes since it first took center stage, baseball has maintained an unwavering devotion among fans and players alike. This comprehensive volume details the rules of baseball, introduces some of its key personalities, and examines the historical role of the game as it changed both the recreational and social landscapes of the country.
How to Play Football
Title | How to Play Football PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 1983 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
The Britannica Guide to Basketball
Title | The Britannica Guide to Basketball PDF eBook |
Author | Adam Augustyn Assistant Manager and Assistant Editor, Literature |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2011-08-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1615305289 |
Presents the history of basketball, describes the rules of the game, and profiles notable players throughout history.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Title | Encyclopaedia Britannica PDF eBook |
Author | Hugh Chisholm |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1090 |
Release | 1910 |
Genre | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
ISBN |
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.