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Don't let the name of this series fool readers--it's not just a bunch of record books, but a thoughtful set of titles that consider the importance and influence of statistics in sports. Each volume effectively describes how stats are simultaneously amazing and deceiving--players in every sport are guilty of putting up big numbers but not producing any wins. . . .Libraries looking to bolster connections between math and athletics will want to make purchasing this series a priority.-- ""School Library Journal, Series Made Simple""

Don't let the name of this series fool readers--it's not just a bunch of record books, but a thoughtful set of titles that consider the importance and influence of statistics in sports. Each volume effectively describes how stats are simultaneously amazing and deceiving--players in every sport are guilty of putting up big numbers but not producing any wins. . . .Libraries looking to bolster connections between math and athletics will want to make purchasing this series a priority.-- School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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Hans Hetrick lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of Play Baseball Like a Pro: Key Skills and Tips, Hydroplanes, Sport Bikes, and many other children's books. He is a published poet and writes about sports and music for The Sports Banks.net and Chicago Now. Hans is a proud member of the Chicago Hounds, which is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association.

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