| Captured History Sports Contributor(s): Burgan, Michael (Author), Smith-Llera, Danielle (Author) |
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ISBN: 0756555507 ISBN-13: 9780756555504 Publisher: Compass Point Books OUR PRICE: $240.18 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General |
| Series: Captured History Sports |
| Physical Information: 512 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Can iconic photographs of sporting events help people better understand their world? Yes they can. This new series, which builds on the award-winning Captured History formula, turns an eye to transformational moments in sports and the iconic images that were viewed around the world. Combining biography, history, media literacy, and sports, this series focuses on famous photos that became well known beyond the world of sports. The books detail the initial reactions to the photos and why the images resonate today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Burgan, Michael: - Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.Smith-Llera, Danielle: - Danielle Smith-Llera's former life as a teacher led her to write books for young people. She has taught literature, writing, history, and visual arts to students ranging from elementary school to college. Danielle studied English and Visual Arts at Harvard University and exhibits her artwork internationally. As the spouse of a diplomat, she and her family have lived in Washington D.C., New Delhi, India and Kingston, Jamaica. |