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  • Beating the Odds: The Greatest Upsets in Sports (Sports Illustrated Kids)

Beating the Odds: The Greatest Upsets in Sports
(Sports Illustrated Kids)

Author
Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Publication Date
January 01, 2023
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  4th − 5th
Language
English
Beating the Odds: The Greatest Upsets in Sports (Sports Illustrated Kids)
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Description

Underdog miracles, dynasty defeats, and much more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest upsets in sports history. Read about the Celtics' unbelievable win against the unstoppable Lakers in the 1969 NBA Finals. Discover more about USA Hockey's miraculous defeat of the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. And don't forget the underdog Jets' remarkable win over the Colts in Super Bowl III.

With eye-popping photographs and heart-pounding text, this book will turn any sports fan into a reading all-star!

Publication date
January 01, 2023
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781669011293
Lexile Measure
820
Publisher
Capstone Press
Series
Sports Illustrated Kids Heroes and Heartbreakers
BISAC categories
JNF054010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Baseball & Softball
JNF054020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Basketball
JNF054050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Football
JNF054130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Soccer
JNF054070 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Hockey
Library of Congress categories
Sports upsets

ALA/Booklist

 There's never a dull moment in these books, which showcase the value of perseverance, hard work, joy, and humility.--Julia Smith
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