This exciting sports almanac will tell kids everything they want and need to know about the previous year in sports. It includes major sports (basketball, baseball, football, hockey); "secondary sports" (golf, tennis, swimming, auto racing); and action sports (BMX, snowboarding, motocross, skateboarding). Illustrated with fabulous action photos, the book will also feature an all-new sixteen-page, fourcolour insert that contains photos of the year's most thrilling moments and memorable athletes.

This exciting almanac tells kids everything they want and need to know about the previous year in sports. Illustrated with fabulous action photos, and an all-new 16-page, four-color insert that contains photos of the year's most thrilling moments and

USA TODAY Year In Sports 2008 The second edition of what we hope becomes an annual release for SP. A look back at the year 2008 in sports, from New Years Day bowl games to the last out of the World Series. Includes all major sports and some minor ones boxing, golf, extreme sports, ultimate fighting. Large emphasis on the Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Content comes from a variety of sources, including some unique, original content from USA TODAY.

"Gives you an in-depth look at all of the hottest stars and most memorable moments from the past sports season"--Page 4 of cover.

Already the world has seen the political, economic, and cultural significance of hosting the 2008 Olympics in Beijing—in policies instituted and altered, positions softened, projects undertaken. But will the Olympics make a lasting difference? This book approaches questions about the nature and future of China through the lens of sports—particularly as sports finds its utmost international expression in the Olympics.