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History for Jocks
Nick Erskine
What in the world do Bo Jackson and Ben Franklin have in common? What similarities are shared between 19th-century Manifest Destiny and the NBA? History for Jocks: Teacher's Edition is a collection of sports-history analogies and pop culture references that seeks to answer those same obscure questions. Detailed answers are given for each of the 100 critical-thinking questions. American sports figures are compared to American historical figures in a humorous, lighthearted manner. It encourages all levels of readers to set aside their electronic gadgets and pick up this entertaining, historically accurate book. Some of the most provocative chapters include: -Most Overrated: Christopher Columbus and Joe Namath -Greatest Teams: 1992 Dream Team and the Founding Fathers -Greatest to Have Never Won the Big One: Ted Williams and Henry Clay -Most Deranged: Mike Tyson and Edgar Allan Poe -Greatest Comebacks: 2004 ALCS and the Texas Revolution of 1836 History for Jocks is the first book of its kind to blend the sports and historical worlds together in a witty way. Students and adults will enjoy learning about America's historical past through these comical and captivating sports-history analogies.
| Mídia | Livros Paperback Book (Livro de capa flexível e brochura) |
| Lançado | 24 de janeiro de 2018 |
| ISBN13 | 9781984200938 |
| Editoras | Createspace Independent Publishing Platf |
| Páginas | 96 |
| Dimensões | 216 × 280 × 5 mm · 244 g |
| Idioma | Inglês |
