Many people dream of making it to the big leagues, but very few will make it there as athletes. This does not mean that the dream of a career in the sports industry should be discarded. Those who have an interest in business, finance, and management should set their sights on sports finance and administration. This highly practical career guide highlights the various academic and professional pathways that one can follow to arrive at a career in the...

Helicopters have done it all! They have rescued wounded soldiers. They have carried men into battle. They have searched for enemy submarines. They have destroyed dangerous mines. The sound of helicopter rotors cutting through the sky has brought relief to American troops. Read all about the history and future of military helicopters in this exciting book.

Aircraft carriers have been helping the U.S. Navy for nearly 100 years. They transport planes to attack in war. They bring food and supplies in times of peace. Aircraft carriers have been one of the most important military vehicles in modern history.

The Philadelphia Union wasted little time creating excitement for team fans. Union players earned a Major League Soccer playoff spot in their second season. They also reached three U.S. Open Cup finals in their eight years of existence. Exciting players such as Sebastien Le Toux, C.J. Sapong, and Zac MacMath have entertained Union fans by scoring goals and saving goals. This fun book gives readers an inside look at the Philadelphia Union and its best...

Brazil has a monopoly over about half of the South American landscape. The country covers more than 3 million square miles of the continent! In this snapshot of Brazil, young readers will especially enjoy touring the Amazon Rain Forest and the country's other unique biomes.

Sports are unpredictable. They're wacky. They can be totally off-the-wall! This title highlights some of the most memorable tales and traditions from sports history and is brought to life with exciting detail. Informative sidebars offer even more stories. You can also find a glossary, additional resources, and more! This title is a must-read for any sports fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint...

One of our most fundamental rights as citizens of a democracy is our right to due process of law. This principle provides critical protection against arbitrary rule by the government. The text explores the origins of this very old constitutional principle and how its traditional definition has expanded over time. From a basic concern with fairness in criminal procedures (procedural due process), the legal concept expanded to become a key tool for...

Discrimination in the gamer community is rampant, as evidenced by the recent GamerGate controversy. Though females make up 45 percent of all gamers, nearly 90 percent of all game designers are male. This has resulted in troubling portrayals of women in the games, which can leave lasting impressions on young people playing them. Even more serious is the abuse women face in gamer communities and as professionals in the industry. This timely resource...

It is very important to sleep well. Sleeping well at night helps you perform better at school. It makes you happier and easier to get along with. It makes you healthier. You'll do better in sports and other physical activities. Sleep can even help you make good decisions. A soothing night's sleep can relax you and give you added time so you can make the best choice. These examples and advice will make it fun for you to learn how to improve your sleep...

The Seattle Sounders were born in 2009. And they wasted no time becoming perhaps the greatest franchise in Major League Soccer. They have certainly been the most popular. The love from their fans has resulted in the largest attendance in each of their first eight seasons. Soccer is a passion in Seattle! That passion was rewarded in 2016. That is when the Sounders captured their first MLS crown. This book takes readers into the action. It places them...