"When Ben Mason gets thrown out at home plate, he knows he needs to speed thing up on the base paths. So he visits Sal's Used Sporting Goods to buy some different cleats and learns all about the man of steel, Rickey Henderson. Can Ben's vintage cleats help his team get past a showdown with their crosstown rivals?"--p. [4] of cover.

"Annie Roger will do anything to prove to Micah Nelson that girls can play basketball just as well as boys. When Annie's lucky ball gets flattened, she heads over to Sal's Used Sporting Goods, for a replacement. There, she learns all about Nancy Lieberman, a women's basketball legend known for breaking down barriers. Can her newfound inspiration carry Annie and her friends to the championship?"--p. [4] of cover.

A beard-related dare and one hot-as-hell kiss changes everything. NFL center Ethan Dexter's focus has always been on playing football and little else. Except when it comes to one particular woman. The lovely Fiona Mackenzie might not care about his fame, but she's also never looked at him as anything more than one of her brother-in-law's best friends. That ends now. Fi doesn't know what to make of Dex. The bearded, tattooed, mountain of man-muscle...

"Ben Mason has always been the star player on East Grover Lake boys' basketball team. But when a new transfer student takes away the spotlight, Ben is frustrated with his role on the team. After a visit from Sal, owner of Sal's Used Sporting Goods, he learns about John Stockton, the NBA's all-time assist leader. Will Ben learn the true meaning of leadership?"--Provided by the publisher.

"Choose an avatar and jump into the virtual world. This exciting gaming title introduces readers to top game creators, and gives tips and tricks for creating and customizing virtual world games familiar to readers."--Provided by publisher.

"From adventure games to endless running, this title helps gamers remaster their skills with tips and tricks to reach new levels. Readers will also love finding out about game designers and innovators and how they made a lifestyle into a career."-- Provided by publisher.

Do you enjoy building castles, leading fantasy armies, and developing strategies to divide and conquer? This tactical guide will appeal to strategy games enthusiasts looking for tips and tricks to dominate in their favorite games. They'll also enjoy reading about how these games were made and who the masterminds were behind them.

It's game on, Super Smash Bros. fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Super Smash Bros., highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline and an index. Full-color photos and action-packed screenshots...

"Learning to play chess is almost a life skill. Many people play it and even more reference its strategy in all kinds of conversations. It's a great game for young people to become familiar with-and even learn to love! This book gives a thorough, but simple, overview of the basic rules and moves of chess. From how to use each piece to some popular strategies, the game play outlined helps new players head right to the chess board after reading!"--...