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1) Abby Wambach
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career accomplishments of the international soccer star, including her early life, college career at the University of Florida, and playing for the U.S. women's national team.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Carmelo Anthony has had an incredible basketball career. As a freshman at Syracuse University in 2003, he led his team to victory in the national championship game. Next Carmelo joined the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Denver Nuggets for the 2003-2004 season. As one of the best scorers in basketball, he helped turn the Nuggets into a winning team. Carmelo loves playing in front of his hometown fans after being traded to the New York Knicks...
3) Andrew Luck
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the life and accomplishments of the Colts quarterback while examining notable moments in his winning season.
5) Kobe Bryant
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Series
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of basketball guard Kobe Bryant, whose high scoring game helped bring the Los Angeles Lakers three straight world championships.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Tennis superstar Serena Williams won the Wimbledon singles title in 2015. It was her fourth Grand Slam tournament victory in a row, a feat she had also reached earlier in her career. Fans called it the Serena Slam. She had begun her tennis career in the shadow of her older sister Venus. But after completing the Serena Slam for the second time, Serena no longer stood in anyone's shadow. Learn all about one of the greatest tennis players of all time....
9) Ronda Rousey
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Mixed martial arts (MMA) star Ronda Rousey is known for her incredible record of twelve wins and one loss and has been ranked the world's top fighter in her weight class. With nine of her twelve wins taking place in under a minute, Ronda is considered one of MMA's biggest superstars. Her journey to success started at the 2008 Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in judo. Learn more about how this impressive fighter became known as one of the most...
10) Kyrie Irving
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Kyrie Irving was a National Basketball Association (NBA) star before he played a game in the league. Kyrie was the first pick in the 2011 NBA draft, and Cleveland Cavaliers fans were anxious to see what the high-flying guard could do. Kyrie was ready for all the attention. He scored almost twenty points per game for the Cavs and was named NBA Rookie of the Year. In 2014, Kyrie won the Most Valuable Player award at the NBA All-Star Game. Read more...
11) Mikaela Shiffrin
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Learn about Mikaela Shiffrin, Winter Olympic gold medalist.
12) Cam Newton
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is one of the biggest stars of the National Football League (NFL). The Panthers chose Cam as the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft. He went on to win the 2011 Offensive Rookie of the Year award. In 2015, Cam led Carolina to the best record in the league and a place in Super Bowl 50. Learn more about Cam's journey to NFL stardom.
13) Maria Sharapova
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon tennis championship when she was just 17 years old. When she won the French Open eight years later, Maria became the tenth woman in history to complete a career Grand Slam by winning all four major tennis tournaments. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England... Learn more about this stylish star at the top of her game" --
15) Richard Sherman
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Looks at the life, career, and accomplishments of the cornerback who played for the Seattle Seahawks.
16) Russell Wilson
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Language
English
Description
When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills.
17) Mike Trout
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games. But he would not have earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels without a strong will to work. After being drafted in 2009, Mike started to make his way through the minor leagues. By the end of 2012, he was playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and hitting big home runs. Follow Mike's story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New...
18) Derrick Rose
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Chosen first overall in the 2008 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, Derrick Rose is one of the most explosive players in basketball. He learned the game from his older brothers while growing up in a tough neighborhood in Chicago. After one year at the University of Memphis, Derrick brought his high-flying game to the Chicago Bulls. Learn all about Chicago's biggest sports star and his dream of bringing the NBA championship to his hometown....
19) Gabby Douglas
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Although she's just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Gabby Douglas made a larger-than-life impact on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Gabby dominated the gymnastics all-around competition with her flawless execution and amazingly high flips, winning gold by a landslide. In early 2012, this pint-sized powerhouse was ready to quit gymnastics for good, but she kept going. Competing at the Olympics at just sixteen years old, she became the best female gymnast...
20) Michael Phelps
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Series
Language
English
Description
A brief look into the life and career of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
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