Michael E. Goodman

  • 74

    Catalog books

  • 49

    Works

  • 1988 to 2023

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Michael E. Goodman writes concise, illustrated team guides that introduce young readers to professional sports franchises. His short, fact-focused books—covering NBA and NFL teams plus several baseball titles—use clear text and vivid photos to highlight players, history, and season basics for newcomers to the game.

Goodman’s titles follow a consistent, accessible format: quick overviews, key facts, and engaging visuals across 32-page booklets. Geared toward children and early readers, these books provide straightforward introductions to teams like the Celtics, Bulls, Falcons, Panthers, and Braves without assuming prior sports knowledge.

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Author At A Glance

Best known for: Short, accessible sports team guides • Illustrated team histories • Youth-friendly introductions • Compact fact-driven formats

Genres and themes: Sports nonfiction • Team histories • Children's sports books • Reference-style profiles

Who this author is best for: Good for young readers and casual fans who want brief, illustrated overviews of professional sports teams.

Browse by team name or year to find the specific short, picture-heavy edition you want.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Atlanta Braves (Baseball (Mankato, Minn.).)

    Creative Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 32 pages.

  2. Grant Hill (Ovations)

    Creative Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 31 pages.

  3. History of the Astros (Baseball (Mankato, Minn.).)

    Creative Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    you collect Houston Astros memorabilia and need a concise franchise history booklet | you enjoy illustrated team profile…

  4. Los Angeles Dodgers (Baseball: The Great American Game)

    Creative Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    You want a short illustrated primer on the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise | You’re buying a beginner book about Dodger St…

  5. Montreal Expos

    Creative Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    You collect Montreal Expos memorabilia or team programs | You enjoy photo-led baseball books that capture team era and a…

  6. New York Mets (Baseball (Mankato, Minn.).)

    Creative Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    You collect Mets memorabilia or need a pocket reference to Shea Stadium-era facts | You enjoy illustrated baseball guide…

  7. Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball (Mankato, Minn.).)

    Creative Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    You collect team books about the Philadelphia Phillies | You need an illustrated, kid-accessible Phillies overview for s…

  8. Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball (Mankato, Minn.).)

    Creative Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    You collect children's baseball books about the Pittsburgh Pirates | You need a short team-focused primer for young read…

  9. San Diego Padres (Baseball (Mankato, Minn.).)

    Creative Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    You’re a San Diego Padres fan seeking vintage team photos and logo history | You collect short Creative Co.

  10. San Francisco Giants (Baseball (Mankato, Minn.).)

    Creative Co • 1998 • quick commitment

    You want a brief San Francisco Giants history for kids | You need a 32-page picture-driven baseball reference.

How The Picks Compare

  • Grant Hill (Ovations) is the easier short commitment, while Atlanta Braves (Baseball (Mankato, Minn.).) asks for more reading time up front.

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