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2) Kobe Bryant
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This biography gives readers a courtside seat to the achievements of one of basketball's greatest legends as it traces Kobe's life from childhood to his five NBA championships to his successful career outside of the game to his tragic death and lasting legacy"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Joe Montana, Dick Butkus, Walter Payton, Dan Marino. These football legends rule the record books. But who will fans still be talking about years from now? Find out which of your favorite football players are legends in the making.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams--on and off the tennis court--in this exciting new biography. Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. She is a powerful player and a fierce competitor. Learn more about the record-breaking athlete in this comprehensive and action-packed biography, complete with stats and...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
"Did the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!"--
12) Lou Gehrig
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A quiet, hardworking man, Lou Gehrig is one of the most underrated baseball players of all time. Although he repeatedly outscored, outhit, and outplayed his teammates Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, his shy nature often kept him in their shadow. Follow Lou's outstanding career from the playgrounds of New York City to the fields of Yankee stadium. Don't miss this incredible story of one of history's greatest baseball players!
13) Pelé
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and career of the famous soccer star Pelé.
14) Hank Aaron
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Born in 1934, Hank Aaron faced many roadblocks because of his race. In fact, his school did not even have a baseball team. When Jackie Robinson broke the race barrier and entered the major leagues, Aaron was given hope that his dream of playing professional baseball could someday come true. Aaron became one of baseball's best players-winning the World Championship, breaking Babe Ruth's home run record, and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of...
15) Wilt Chamberlain
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and basketball career of Wilt Chamberlain.
16) Sasha Cohen
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A biography detailing Sasha's discovery of ice skating at the age of 7, her comeback from the injury that almost ended her career, and the lows and wins of her career.
17) Wayne Gretzky
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Biography of hockey player Wayne Gretzky.
18) Mickey Mantle
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Mickey Mantle was one of baseball's best players-and perhaps the greatest athlete of his time. Follow Mickey from his childhood days playing baseball in Commerce, Oklahoma, to his celebrated eighteen-year career with the New York Yankees, to his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame. Don't miss this inspiring story of a true sports hero!
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most captivating stars in professional soccer since his 2003 debut with Manchester United. From leading Real Madrid to championship wins to starring for Portugal's national team, he has become one of the sport's greatest scorers. This captivating biography covers his impoverished childhood, his development as a superstar, and his many acts of charity. Readers will be inspired by the hard work and determination...
20) Willie Mays
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Think you know all there is to know about Willie Mays? Well, did you know that: •He once batted .477 in the minor leagues? •He won twelve straight Gold Glove awards? •He was the first African American team captain in major-league history? Willie Mays started his baseball career in the little-known Negro Leagues in 1948. He crossed over to the major leagues with the New York Giants in 1951. During the 1954 World Series, Mays stunned the baseball...
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