Losing is tough. But losing also teaches valuable lessons that build character, encourage sportsmanship, and make people work harder. From basketball's king, LeBron James, to football's most valuable player, Tom Brady, even the best have been on the losing side. Perhaps that's how they got to be the best! Learn about winning and losing while reading about history's greatest sports victories and defeats.

Created in partnership with TIME©, this nonfiction reader builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading high-interest content.

• Reader's Guide and Try It! provide extensive language-development activities to develop critical thinking
• Table of contents, glossary, and index help increase comprehension and strengthen academic vocabulary
• A fun culminating activity challenges students to broadcast a historic sports event
• Prepares students for college and career and aligns with state and national standards