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2) James Harden
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden lit up scoreboards to the tune of more than 25 points per game in 2014-2015. That made him one of the best scorers in the league. But he wasn't always such a star player. When James played for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2009 to 2012, he started only seven games. After signing on with Houston for the 2012-2013 NBA season, James exploded as one of the top players in the NBA. Read all about James's journey from...
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The New Orleans Pelicans selected center Anthony Davis as the first overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft. Since then, Anthony has proven to be one of the best big men in the game. Midway through the 2014-2015 season, he was averaging more than 24 points and 10 rebounds per game, and he also led the league in blocked shots per game for the second straight year. Voted to the NBA All-Star Game as a starter for the first time in 2015, he is on top of the...
4) Tim Tebow
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Provides a brief introduction to the life and career of quarterback Tim Tebow.
5) Dez Bryant
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Wide receiver Dez Bryant is one of the Dallas Cowboys' most exciting players, holding the team record for the most touchdowns in a single season. A gifted high school athlete in Texas, he played college football at Oklahoma State, where he earned All-American honors. Dez was considered the best wide receiver available in the 2010 NFL draft, when he was signed on by the Dallas Cowboys. He has overcome personal hardships to become one of the league's...
6) Lesean McCoy
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LeSean "Shady" McCoy of the Buffalo Bills is one of the brightest stars in the NFL. While playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, the fleet-footed running back led the league in rushing yards in 2013, and he finished third in 2014. Few people realize that LeSean's football career almost ended in high school when he had a serious ankle injury. He recovered and went on to star at the University of Pittsburgh before taking the NFL by force. Learn more about...
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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...
9) John Wall
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John Wall's NBA dream came true when he was chosen by the Washington Wizards as the first overall pick in the 2010 draft.
10) Eli Manning
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Profiles the Giant's quarterback, highlighting his highschool, college, and professional football careers.
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"Sometimes competing in a sport is about more than playing a game. It can be about proving to yourself that you can overcome an obstacle. It can demonstrate to others that a disability can't stop you. With this volume, readers will find many reasons to play sports as they admire the biographical details of featured athletes and competitors"--Provided by publisher.
13) Michael Phelps
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A brief look into the life and career of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
14) David Beckham
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Follow the life and career of David Beckham, one of soccer's most charismatic players, from his early life in England, to his historic play for Manchester United, to his arrival in America.
15) Ryan Howard
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Looks at the life and career of Ryan Howard, a first baseman and power hitter with the Philadelphia Phillies, discussing how natural talent, hard work, and a good attitude earned him the 2006 National League Most Valuable Player Award and the admiration of fans.
16) Dwyane Wade
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Presents a biography of Miami Heat basketball player Dwyane Wade, including his difficult childhood, his path to becoming a champion, and his professional successes.
17) Alex Rodriguez
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Offers a brief profile of the life of baseball player Alex Rodriguez, discussing his childhood, early successes in the sport, and professional career.
18) Michael Vick
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Chronicles the life and career of professional football player Michael Vick. Also discusses his prison sentence and return to football. Includes color photographs, career highlights, a glossary, and sources of more information.
19) Stephen Curry
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Provides a biography of professional basketball player Stephen Curry describing his rise to fame in the National Basketball Association. Includes career highlights, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
20) Carmelo Anthony
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The story of "Denver Nuggets' phenomenon, Carmelo Anthony who grew up in the rough streets of Baltimore to become a successful college basketball player and one of the youngest players in the NBA."