Sullivan, George

A biography of the immigrant boy whose successful career as head coach of Nortre Dame's Fighting Irish led President Hoover to mourn his death as a national loss.

Text and illustrations present the sport of racquetball.

Introduces the sport of bicycle motocross, an indoor or outdoor bicycle-racing sport similar to cross-country motorcycle racing across rugged terrain.

Describes a big league baseball spring training camp.

Gives instructions in basic softball techniques.

A guide to successful cycling, including tips on choosing the right bike, buying accessory equipment, cycling safety, bike maintenance, and touring and racing.

Traces the history of battleships, from the ironclads of the nineteenth century to the giant warships of the twentieth, emphasizing the role they played in the two world wars.

Text and photographs present the track events common to high school competition, discussing such aspects a sprints, hurdling, and relay races.

A biography of the sixteen-year-old athlete whose performance at the 1984 Olympics made her the first American woman to win a gold medal in gymnastics.

Contains six true stories about people who were trapped for days and lived to tell about it; includes the stories of climbers trapped on Mount Everest, Baby Jessica's ordeal in the well, and ninety-three men who were trapped in a burning mine.