A fun and smart look at baseball, this book will allow young fans to better understand and enjoy the game. The text explains the common statistics used to judge players and teams, along with the math and history behind those stats.

From Bobby Orr to Wayne Gretzky, pro hockey has featured amazing talents on the ice. The best of the best fight their way to the top of the records lists. Find the answers to the following questions and more inside The Ultimate Collection of Pro Hockey Records.  Who holds the record for the most career hat tricks?  Which player has spent the most time in a penalty box in a single season?  Which goalie has the most career shutouts?  What team has won the most Stanley Cup finals?

In pro football today, it’s good to be a stathead. Coaches use stats to decide which plays to run, how defend against each opponent, when to go for it on fourth down, and when to punt. Players use stats to train and prepare and to get an edge after the kickoff. And sports reporters rely on data to describe the games. Today’s football fans, who always want to be in the know, get more out of the action by joining the ranks of the statheads.

Discover how math applies to the game of hockey, from the length of the rink to the calculation of players' stats.

Discover how math applies to the game of soccer, from the length of the field to the calculation of players' stats.

Explores the tennis career of Serena Williams with stats, charts, infographics, timelines, and strongly controlled text.