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Everyone loves to cheer for their favorite teams and players, but there is more to sports than what happens on game day. From salary caps and sportsmanship to stadium design and the social media whirlwind, the sports world goes beyond the competitions we see on TV. Let SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS guide young fans as they explore ethics, money, engineering, and media in sports. Each topic is enhanced by real-life examples, vibrant SPORTS ILLUSTRATED images, and useful diagrams and charts. Produced in partnership with SPORTS ILLUSTRATED KIDS.

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Thomas K. Adamson has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids on sports, space, math, and more. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife and two sons. He likes reading and playing ball with his boys. He also likes to check scores and stats on his phone. Chris Forest has been an author for nearly 20 years. He has written numerous newspaper articles, educational workbooks, and nonfiction books for audiences of all ages. Shane Frederick has been writing about sports since he worked for his high school newspaper in Wisconsin. He currently covers college hockey and other sports for The Free Press newspaper in Mankato, Minnesota, and has won awards for his stories from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is also the author of several sports books, including The Best of Everything Football Book and The Ultimate Guide to Pro Football Teams. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Shane lives in Mankato with his wife, Sara, their three children, Ben, Jack, and Lucy, and their dog, Molly. Suzanne Slade is the author of 100 books for children, including many titles on science topics. Suzanne holds a Mechanical Engineering degree, and has worked on Delta IV rockets and car braking systems before beginning her writing career. She lives in a suburb of Chicago with her husband and two children.

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