Jim Gigliotti ist der Autor von mehr als zwei Dutzend Büchern, hauptsächlich für junge Leser. Als ehemaliger Redakteur der National Football League nutzt er seine umfassende Erfahrung, um fesselnde Erzählungen zu gestalten. Seine Schriften erforschen oft Themen, die bei einem jüngeren Publikum Anklang finden, und bieten eine einzigartige Perspektive auf die Welt durch eine Sprache, die sowohl zugänglich als auch bereichernd ist.
Who Would Win?
The book delves into the careers of NFL legends Randy Moss and Justin Jefferson, highlighting their remarkable speed, athleticism, and larger-than-life personalities. It invites readers to compare their achievements and impact on the game, ultimately encouraging them to form their own opinions on who stands out as the superior wide receiver.
Who Would Win?
The book highlights the careers of quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Dan Marino, showcasing their exceptional arm strength, accuracy, and leadership on the field. It invites readers to revisit their most memorable throws and thrilling victories, ultimately posing the question of who would triumph in a head-to-head matchup between these two football legends.
Was Johnny Cash always the rebellious "Man in Black" that we remember him as today? Find out in this biography from the #1 New York Times bestselling series that takes us from Cash's childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm to his first days in rockabilly through his most famous years as a country music legend and icon of American songwriting. Due to his wide range of musical talent and an incomparable career spanning forty-nine years, Johnny Cash has been inducted into the Country, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, and Gospel Halls of Fame. He also won 18 Grammys and 9 Country Music Association Awards. Who Was Johnny Cash? lets young readers learn about every step in Johnny Cash's groundbreaking musical career. As one of the best-selling American musicians of all time, Cash, born JR Carter, was known for his rich, deep voice and musical style that featured a chugging, train-like beat.
Find out how a journalist and sportsman became one of the most famous American novelists of the twentieth century in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series! Ernest Hemingway wasn't just a novelist. He was a hunter and a fisherman; he became an ambulance officer in Paris, France, during World War I; and he worked as a reporter during the civil war in Spain in the 1930s. All of these experiences had such an important impact on Ernest's life that he used them as inspiration for some of his most notable works of fiction, including The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, and For Whom the Bell Tolls. He wrote short stories, novels, and articles in an understated, direct style, that is still beloved by readers today. Hemingway is remembered as much for his fiction as he is for his adventurous lifestyle.
"As the pitcher sends the ball flying, the batter takes a big swing. Crack! The ball zooms out of the park. It's a home run. From the perfecting a pitch to syncing up a swing, baseball takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science,technology, engineering, and math behind the game of baseball. Sports and STEM? Score!"--
Join the American journalist Henry Morton Stanley on his amazing quest to find David Livingstone, England's most celebrated explorer. The world was fascinated and concerned. Dr. David Livingstone's 1866 expedition to find the source of the Nile River in Africa was only supposed to last two years. But it had been almost six years since anyone had heard from the famous British explorer. That's when a young American newspaper reporter named Henry Morton Stanley decided to go on his own expedition to find Dr. Livingstone. Author Jim Gigliotti chronicles the lives of both of these men and details the dangerous two-year journey that would eventually bring them face-to-face.
Sometimes the truth can be much scarier than fiction. And this collection is no exception. Uncover what fascinated and frightened some of our favorite horror writers of all time.Who are the people who make our hearts race and our minds spin? Why are they so good at making us fear what goes bump in the night? What are the stories behind the writers who give us goosebumps? Dark Hearts is a collection of fourteen short biographies of the world's best-known horror writers, including Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, Neil Gaiman, R. L. Stine, Stephen King, Bram Stoker, and others. Their stories are gathered in this beautiful, gift-able book that is perfect for any horror fan.
Before becoming president, Ronald Reagan acted in more than 50 Hollywood films, but what else do you know about our 40th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Reagan's early life, his achievements as president, as well as the many ways he is remembered today. Each 24-page book in this series features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The lively text, colorful design, and rich photos and illustrations are sure to capture the interest of emergent readers.
The Dallas Cowboys are riding into town! Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Dallas Cowboys like never before.
Let's go Giants let's go! Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the New York Giants like never before.