| Six Degrees of Sports Contributor(s): Frederick, Shane (Author), Hetrick, Hans Carroll (Author), Omoth, Tyler Dean (Author) |
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ISBN: 1491426241 ISBN-13: 9781491426241 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $124.07 Product Type: Library Binding Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General |
| Series: Six Degrees of Sports |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7.2" W x 9.2" (2.65 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The phrase six degrees of separation represents the idea that people everywhere and even through time are really just a few steps away from each other. Six Degrees of Sports is a pro-sports play on that theme. Full of fun and surprises, the series reveals the connections between the best and most fascinating sports figures of today and yesterday. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hetrick, Hans Carroll: - Hans Hetrick lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of Play Baseball Like a Pro: Key Skills and Tips, Hydroplanes, Sport Bikes, and many other children's books. He is a published poet and writes about sports and music for The Sports Banks.net and Chicago Now. Hans is a proud member of the Chicago Hounds, which is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association.Frederick, Shane: - Shane Frederick has been writing about sports since he worked for his high school newspaper in Wisconsin. He currently covers college hockey and other sports for The Free Press newspaper in Mankato, Minnesota, and has won awards for his stories from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is also the author of several sports books, including The Best of Everything Football Book and The Ultimate Guide to Pro Football Teams. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Shane lives in Mankato with his wife, Sara, their three children, Ben, Jack, and Lucy, and their dog, Molly.Omoth, Tyler Dean: - Tyler Omoth has written books on baseball, basketball, and football for young readers. He has also written articles for the Minnesota Twins Gameday program. He's been an avid sports fan since childhood. Tyler lives in Burnsville, Minnesota, with his wife, Mary. They enjoy going to sporting events whenever they can. Their favorite teams are the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Miami Dolphins. |