How did author Edgar Allen Poe influence the naming of the NFLs Baltimore Ravens? What major historical events inspired the naming of the Philadelphia 76ers, San Francisco 49ers, and Oklahoma Sooners? And what caused the NBAs Washington Bullets to change their name to the Wizards? In Thats My Team! The History, Science, and Fun behind Sports Teams Names, Paul Volponi shares the answers to these questions and more. Leading readers on a fastpaced journey through different parts of the United States and the world, Volponi reveals fascinating pieces of information on pop culture, history, science, literature, and a slew of other subjects through the lens of sports. Both reluctant and sportscrazed readers, teens and preteens alike, will find this book an exciting way to learn about a variety of subjects through their favorite sports teams.

Binding: Paperback;160 pages; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; Classification: YNW; Weight: 351 g; Dimensions: 228 x 152 x 9

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