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  • The History of Americas Most Watched Sports for Kids

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  • By: William Lawson
  • Narrated by: George Peddingal
  • Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins
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The History of Americas Most Watched Sports for Kids

By: William Lawson
Narrated by: George Peddingal
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Get excited about the colorful history of America's most popular sports, even if you don't know the first thing about football, basketball, or baseball…

From the Super Bowl to the Thanksgiving game, millions of families gather throughout the week to watch their favorite teams duke it out. Kids and grandparents alike share the thrill of watching their team get that perfect tackle or last-minute save.

Now you have the opportunity to share the history of the sport with your kids with one engaging guide. 210.2 million people follow the NBA league across its various social media platforms, making it the most popular sports league in the world. So why is it that no one really understands its history?

According to Forbes, Major League Baseball continues to attract more than 8 million viewers from American households, with over a billion minutes streamed online .So it’s no wonder that baseball finds its way so easily into conversations -- whether it’s with someone in your family, your neighbor, or your best friend.

In The History of America's most watched sports for Kids, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

  • The birth of football and how it's evolved over the years into the sport that you know and love
  • How the 32 unique teams of the NFL landscape got their names
  • Fascinating forgotten facts from the depths of NBA history (dinner table conversation is about to get super interesting!)
  • The inspirational rags-to-riches stories from key figures like LeBron James The best players ever in every fielding position (and how they’ve overcome a whole range of challenges)
  • The 20 best baseball teams of all time -- from the New York Yankees to the Boston Red Sox, to the Philadelphia Phillies, this guide covers all the bases

And much more.

©2022 William Lawson (P)2022 William Lawson
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Fun, Kid Relevant Sports Trivia!

The perfect audiobook for any younger sports fans, or young athletes who love learning about the world's greats! The trivia contained include some of often overlooked facts which makes it an excellent resource for even adults or seasoned sports fans, and the content is long form enough to work well of road-trips, which is how we listened to it.

The author is clearly extremely well versed in the subject, and the narrator was engaging and easy to follow throughout the length of the audiobook. Because the facts were so dense, we'll definitely need a few more listen-throughs to have everything retained!

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Great Book.

It was fascinating to learn how the 32 distinct clubs that make up the NFL landscape earned their names, and as an NFL fan, this kept me thrilled all the way through the time I spent reading this book. I liked every single part of this book because of how it discussed the beginning of football and how the game has developed over the years into the sport that you know and love.
Listening to the stories behind the naming of the teams in the National Football League (NFL) and learning other interesting facts about the league is extremely fascinating and helps me comprehend how the NFL has evolved to become the most popular sport in the world. The NFL is the most popular sport in the United States.

Because there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained, I will enthusiastically suggest reading this fascinating book.

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Walk Down memory lane

William Lawson has written a great book and the narration by George Peddingal is right on point!!! We listened to the book as a family. Me, my wife and our 3 boys. The boys were taking notes to try to stump me with trivia which was really fun. But this book kept us all engaged from beginning to end thanks to the great narration.

Listening to this book bundle took me back to my childhood and the stories that my dad told me as well as so many that I have witnessed and watched on television or even a few i saw in person!!!

This book and its information on NBA history is really interesting. The facts in the book really give me some "trivia' to stump my friends with. The NFL is the most popular sport today and to listen to how the teams got their names and other facts about the league is truly enlightening and makes me appreciate more how they have grown into the most popular sport today.

My favorite part of the book about baseball. Baseball is our families favorite sport and some of the facts outlined in the book and the opinions too really kept me engaged. In particular I loved the listing of the 20 best baseball teams of all time. But in particular the best player in history by position really created great conversation around the dinner table.

Thank you for writing this book. We highly recommend it!!!

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Had a great time with my kids

I had a great time listening to this book with my kids. The book is broken up in the several sections, which makes it really fun and easy for my kids to learn about all the different sports that are most popular in America. I think the author did a great job of bringing the colorful history of each of the sports to life. The book, reviews, facts, and records making the history of sports, both entertaining and educational for kids and adults alike. I really enjoy the section of top players and coaches of all time and found it to be very inspiring learning about the greatness, and what has made them stand out in the world at a depth to my appreciation for the sport The book reviews, facts and records, making a history of sports most entertaining and educational for kids and adults like. I really enjoy the section of top players and coaches of all time and found it to be very inspiring learning about their greatness, and what has made them stand out in the world at a depth to my appreciation for the sport.

The book definitely has a kid friendly approach with the engaging content fun facts, and player nicknames that my kids were able to get into this book pretty easily. This book is a great value for anyone who wants to just be able to connect with her kids, whether your sports enthusiast or not.

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Highly RECOMMEND!

The History of America's most watched sports for Kids is a great guide for anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating history of football, basketball, and baseball. Even if you're not a sports fan which I am not, this book piqued my interest and provided me with some fun facts that i can use to impress my friends during the next pub quiz. The author really does manage to take the reader/listener on a journey through the evolution of football, from its humble beginnings to the massive industry it is today. The History of America's most watched sports for Kids is an informative and engaging guide that sports fans of all ages will appreciate. It's a must-read/listen for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of America's favorite sports, and hopefully remember some of the fascinating facts shared in this book for a long time.

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