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OverviewSports are all about great strategy and overcoming obstacles, right? Not always! Sometimes failures in sports are as exciting as successes. Learn about the biggest fails—from an NFL team blowing a 35–3 lead in a playoff game to the Boston Red Sox selling Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. Discover how athletes and teams have dealt with failure and how they’ve improved after their mistakes. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Grace CampbellPublisher: Lerner Publishing Group Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.091kg ISBN: 9781541589322ISBN 10: 1541589327 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 01 January 2020 Recommended Age: From 8 to 10 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children / Juvenile , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews'When a player fails, it's just one moment and one loss in a long career.' This quote from Great Sports Fails best encompasses the uplifting tone of this series. These unique books repackage failure from something kids fear into an unavoidable part of life that can lead to eventual success. Fascinating examples include the original use of bubble wrap (textured wallpaper), the first synthetic dye, and unbelievable sports losses. Exciting pictures of football games, early airplanes, and mammoth bridges accompany the text. A glossary, resources, and an index are included. VERDICT This series will lift the spirits of any child worried about their own failures.--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- Journal (4/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) 'When a player fails, it's just one moment and one loss in a long career.' This quote from Great Sports Fails best encompasses the uplifting tone of this series. These unique books repackage failure from something kids fear into an unavoidable part of life that can lead to eventual success. Fascinating examples include the original use of bubble wrap (textured wallpaper), the first synthetic dye, and unbelievable sports losses. Exciting pictures of football games, early airplanes, and mammoth bridges accompany the text. A glossary, resources, and an index are included. VERDICT This series will lift the spirits of any child worried about their own failures.--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple -- Journal Author InformationGrace Campbell lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with her husband and their dog. She enjoys making things with her hands, including sweaters, cookies, and books. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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