David Aretha

Ruthless international diamond smugglers think they've gotten away with the perfect crime, stealing the famous Ramesses diamonds from the Hancock Museum of Archeology. Until...Twelve-year olds Ava and Carol explode onto the scene. Bursting at the seams with energy and sass, the humbly hip duo is determined to catch the bad guys and return the stolen jewels.It's a race against time as the girls realize the thieves plan on smuggling the diamonds out of the country. If they don't hurry, the bad guys will get away and the priceless diamonds may be lost forever Ava & Carol Detective Agency - The Mystery of the Pharaoh's Diamonds is a middle grade mystery that's perfect for curious-minded middle-schoolers. If you and your child like puzzling mysteries, fearless and funny characters, and unbreakable friendships, then you'll love Thomas Lockhaven's high-energy adventure.Buy The Mystery of the Pharaoh's Diamonds and follow the clues in a crime-solving sensation today

Ruthless international diamond smugglers think they've gotten away with the perfect crime, stealing the famous Ramesses diamonds from the Hancock Museum of Archeology. Until...Twelve-year olds Ava and Carol explode onto the scene. Bursting at the seams with energy and sass, the humbly hip duo is determined to catch the bad guys and return the stolen jewels.It's a race against time as the girls realize the thieves plan on smuggling the diamonds out of the country. If they don't hurry, the bad guys will get away and the priceless diamonds may be lost forever Ava & Carol Detective Agency - The Mystery of the Pharaoh's Diamonds is a middle grade mystery that's perfect for curious-minded middle-schoolers. If you and your child like puzzling mysteries, fearless and funny characters, and unbreakable friendships, then you'll love Thomas Lockhaven's high-energy adventure.Buy The Mystery of the Pharaoh's Diamonds and follow the clues in a crime-solving sensation today

Kids know Aaron Rodgers as one of the NFL's best quarterbacks. He has won two NFL MVP Awards and led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl title. He has orchestrated several "miracle" finishes, and he's the highest-rated passer in NFL history. In this book, kids will get to know Rodgers on a personal level. They'll see how he rose from a little-known QB at Butte Community College to a passing machine in Green Bay. Off the field, Rodgers impresses with his compassion, intelligence, and side-splitting humor. Engaging text--peppered with quotes--and high-impact photos accentuate the experience.

Look at that happy dog: His mouth turns upward, his tongue hangs out, and his tail wags back and forth. That dog is smiling Animal researchers have learned that dogs express numerous emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anxiety, fear, and compassion. When Dogs Smile explains how each emotion is expressed through physical manifestations. The book examines why a dog "smiles," mopes, barks frantically, and licks the face of its crying owner. Quotes from experts and numerous color photographs help tell the story.

There are not many things more exciting and entertaining than watching your favorite quarterback fire pass after pass as he leads his team down the field to score. The top NFL QBs in this book, including Joe Montana, Brett Favre, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning, are known for their athletic power and crowd-stopping performances. Full-page photos of the players in action accompany each spread. Readers will learn the details of these players' backgrounds and such details as teams, completion percentages, and touchdown passes. Easy-to-read language by veteran sports author David Aretha will keep readers turning the pages.

There are not many things more exciting and entertaining than watching your favorite quarterback fire pass after pass as he leads his team down the field to score. The top NFL QBs in this book, including Joe Montana, Brett Favre, Tom Brady, and Peyton Manning, are known for their athletic power and crowd-stopping performances. Full-page photos of the players in action accompany each spread. Readers will learn the details of these players' backgrounds and such details as teams, completion percentages, and touchdown passes. Easy-to-read language by veteran sports author David Aretha will keep readers turning the pages.

The 1962 Green Bay Packers...the 1999 St. Louis Rams...the 2007 New England Patriots. Which is the best team in NFL history? Sports fans will debate this for all time. Readers will delight in all the details about the top ten teams chosen for this book. With specific statistics for each team's best year, as well as fun facts and team dynamics, readers will learn about these talented teams and coaches, and what made them truly great.

The 1962 Green Bay Packers...the 1999 St. Louis Rams...the 2007 New England Patriots. Which is the best team in NFL history? Sports fans will debate this for all time. Readers will delight in all the details about the top ten teams chosen for this book. With specific statistics for each team's best year, as well as fun facts and team dynamics, readers will learn about these talented teams and coaches, and what made them truly great.

The 1962 Green Bay Packers...the 1999 St. Louis Rams...the 2007 New England Patriots. Which is the best team in NFL history? Sports fans will debate this for all time. Readers will delight in all the details about the top ten teams chosen for this book. With specific statistics for each team's best year, as well as fun facts and team dynamics, readers will learn about these talented teams and coaches, and what made them truly great.

The Music City Miracle, the Flutie Fling, and the Immaculate Reception are just a few of the unbelievable plays that have taken place on the football field. Written by veteran sports author David Aretha, this book engages readers with facts and stories about some of the most unusual and exciting NFL and college football moments. Plenty of full-page photos and statistics make this an exciting and entertaining read.

The Music City Miracle, the Flutie Fling, and the Immaculate Reception are just a few of the unbelievable plays that have taken place on the football field. Written by veteran sports author David Aretha, this book engages readers with facts and stories about some of the most unusual and exciting NFL and college football moments. Plenty of full-page photos and statistics make this an exciting and entertaining read.

Joe Theismann's gruesome broken leg in 1985 is likely the most memorable football injury in NFL history. But there are more, including brain trauma, broken arms, and torn ACLs. This engaging text is teeming with facts and photos of the ten worst injuries in football. Readers will get to know the details of these players' backgrounds and such details as positions, teams, and recovery periods. Easy-to-read language and full-page photos of the players in action fill the pages that highlight the careers of the players as well as specific details surrounding each injury.

David Ortiz first won over the Fenway faithful in 2003 with his monstrous home runs, beaming smile, big hugs, and kind heart. The following fall, he proved heroic, belting walk-off hits in Games 4 and 5 of the ALCS in an epic series comeback over Jeter’s Yankees. His legendary feats helped the Red Sox end the 86-year-old ?Curse of the Bambino” and deliver a World Series title to Boston. In the largest gathering in American history?of any kind?3 million fans cheered Ortiz & Co. in the World Series victory parade. ?Big Papi” has walloped over 500 home runs and led Boston to two more world titles. In 2013, following the Boston Marathon bombings, he epitomized ?Boston Strong” by crushing a series-turning grand slam in the ALCS and blasting .688 in the World Series, earning MVP honors. Authors David Fischer and David Aretha celebrate this David’s career in a fully illustrated, scrapbook-style album with prose as passionate as Big Papi himself. Included too are dozens of personal anecdotes and recollections about Ortiz from prominent members of the Red Sox organization and the Boston community. Supreme photography and treasures from the Baseball Hall of Fame?rarely seen photographs and artifacts?enhance the nostalgic experience. This unique collection captures the magic of David Ortiz, one of the greatest heroes the game has ever known. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports?books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Standing as tall as 7'2", these legends of the basketball court dominated the floor during their careers. Ready for a backboard-shattering Shaq attack? Or how about a slam dunk from power forward Kevin Garnett? Written by veteran sports author David Aretha, this book engages readers with facts and stories about the towering legends of the NBA. Plenty of full-page photos and stats, including details for each player's top NBA year and their experiences on high school and college teams, make this an exciting and entertaining read.

Michael Jordan's deciding shot over Bryon Russell during the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz may well be the most perfect moment in the decorated career of the greatest basketball player. But that is just one of the featured stories in this title that covers many other memorable plays on the professional court. David Aretha takes readers on a journey through the moments that sports fans will never forget. Rounding out the text features are full-page photos and many statistics, including details for each player's top NBA year and their experiences on high school and college teams.

This informative yet fun text highlights the top ten hitters in baseball and includes their career stats, nicknames, teams, positions, and achievements. Full-page photos of the players in action accompany each spread.

This text describes the top ten baseball teams in great detail. With specific statistics as well as fun facts and photos, young readers will learn about their favorite teams and what made them truly great.