History for Jocks: Student Workbook

What in the world could 19th-century Manifest Destiny and the NBA possibly have in common? History for Jocks: Student Edition is a workbook of sports-history analogies and pop culture references that seeks to answer those same obscure questions. It includes 100 critical-thinking questions for students to answer within their workbooks. 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.

Author: Nick Erskine

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Jan 23, 2018

Number of Pages: 96 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1983874817

ISBN-13: 9781983874819