Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Atlanta Braves baseball team The Atlanta Braves baseball team Tom Owens A team history of the Atlanta Braves, from their start in Boston through their championship seasons in the 1990s, focusing on notable players and important front office figures. OL1810654W
Basketball Basketball Tom Owens Describes how professional men's basketball teams prepare for games, analyze the games afterwards for improvement, develop strategies, and build themselves through player selection. OL1810656W
The bravest blacksmith The bravest blacksmith Tom Owens In 1781, thirteen-year-old Owen Scott warns rebel officer Jack Jouett that the British are headed towards Charlottesville, Virginia, where colonial leaders are meeting. OL1810657W
Collecting comic books Collecting comic books Tom Owens 80 p. : 27 cm OL1810661W
David Robinson David Robinson Tom Owens Examines the life and achievements of the first graduate of the United States Naval Academy to play in the National Basketball Association. OL1810664W
Flames of freedom Flames of freedom Tom Owens In 1777 Massachusetts, after his parents are killed because of their loyalty to Great Britain, eleven-year-old Timothy is taken in by a parson and his wife. Includes historical notes. OL1810666W
Inside collectible card games Inside collectible card games Tom Owens Describes the growing world of trading card games, profiling some game designers, offering advice on playing the games and customizing card collections, and listing the latest games on the market. OL1810672W
Jerry Rice Jerry Rice Tom Owens Describes the life and achievements of the record-breaking wide receiver, from his childhood in Mississippi to his success with the San Francisco 49ers. OL1810673W
Michael Jordan Michael Jordan Tom Owens Profiles the basketball superstar, who retired from the Chicago Bulls at age thirty, played minor league baseball, and then returned to professional basketball in 1994. OL1810675W
Mike Piazza Mike Piazza Tom Owens Profiles the popular young catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who was voted National League Rookie of the Year in 1993. OL1810676W
Mount Rushmore Mount Rushmore Tom Owens Relates the conception and execution of the giant monument to four American Presidents carved upon Mount Rushmore. OL1810678W
A new mother A new mother Tom Owens Having lost his mother in childbirth, twelve-year-old Daniel does not welcome his father's new wife to their home and only comes to see her as a friend over time, but when she becomes pregnant, he fe… OL1810679W
Soccer Soccer Tom Owens Describes the various positions on a soccer team, techniques involved, top players from around the world, as well as World Cup play. OL1810681W
Teamwork, the Houston Comets in action Teamwork, the Houston Comets in action Tom Owens Profiles some of the key players on the Houston Comets and describes the team's first year in the WNBA. OL1810685W
Teamwork, the Los Angeles Sparks in action Teamwork, the Los Angeles Sparks in action Tom Owens Profiles some of the key players on the Los Angeles Sparks professional women's basketball team and describes the team's first year in the WNBA. OL1810686W
Collecting baseball cards Collecting baseball cards Tom Owens Describes the hobby of collecting baseball cards including the role of the Internet. Includes pictures of baseball cards. OL1810692W
The history of hockey The history of hockey Diana Star Helmer,Tom Owens Discusses the history of ice hockey in Canada and the United States from the 1800s to today, including its popularity, leagues, and notable players. OL23704149W
The history of baseball The history of baseball Diana Star Helmer,Tom Owens Provides an introduction to some of the key events in the development of the game that has become known as America's national pastime. OL23704150W
The history of soccer The history of soccer Diana Star Helmer,Tom Owens Traces the sport of soccer from its reputed origin to its current level of popularity, introducing its rules, governing bodies, roles for women, and international competitions. OL23704407W