Kiowa County Public Library District

"The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here alongside vivid photos and lively writing from award-winning sports author Matt Doeden. From racing legend Man o' War's only career loss in 1919 to the 2017 Super Bowl's incredible finish, sports fans will have plenty to digest. Doeden also writes about the science...

One hundred brief stories about real people and occurences in American history, arranged in chronological order by year from 1565 to 2000

"Personal accounts of nurses, soldiers, and more tell the stories of unfamiliar figures of the US Civil War. Learn about the women, people of color, and others who played a crucial role in the war"--

Describes the contributions and techniques of American spies over the course of the past two centuries, recounting dramatic missions while profiling such historical figures as anti-slavery spy Elizabeth Van Lew and the "Choctaw code talkers."

Describes treasures that have been lost in each of the fifty states and in various locations in Canada.

What do the most famous traitor in history, hundreds of naked soldiers, and a salmon lunch have in common? They're all part of the amazing story of the American Revolution.

"What do the most famous traitor in history, hundreds of naked soldiers, and a salmon lunch have in common? They're all part of the amazing story of the American Revolution"--Back cover.

Come on a fun-filled flight through basketball history, from peach baskets to breakaway rims, from the first game to the last championship game. You'll meet all of basketball's big names: from Dr. James Naismith to Doctor J, from George Mikan to Michael Jordan, from Maude Sherman to Cynthia Cooper. Learn how basketball has grown into the highest-flying sport of them all!

Illustrator James McMullan discusses how his early childhood in China and his wartime journeys with his mother influenced his life and career.

Tells the story of singer Marian Anderson's historic performance at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, a performance made possible by Oscar Chapman.