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"Discover the courageous stories of elite Black athletes who battled prejudice and exclusion to become heroes and champions in their sport. Some have used their platform to bring attention to global, social, economic, and health issues. Others brought glory and fame to their countries. Read about such heroes in sports as boxer Muhammad Ali, tennis great Serena Williams, sprinter Usain Bolt, gymnast Simone Biles, and many more"--Provided by publisher....
4) Rajon Rondo
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Chronicles the life and career of Rajon Rondo, a point guard for the Boston Celtics basketball team.
6) Kobe Bryant
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Traces the life and basketball career of All-Star guard, Kobe Bryant.
8) Kurt Warner
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A brief biography of the All-Pro quarterback for the St. Louis Rams, Kurt Warner.
9) David Wright
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Explores the life and baseball career of David Wright, detailing his accomplishments while playing for his high school team and discussing how he worked his way up to the major leagues. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.
10) Chad Ochocinco
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Explores the life and football career of Chad Ochocinco, detailing his accomplishments while playing for his college team and discussing how he became a professional player in the NFL. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.
11) Peyton Manning
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A biography of Peyton Manning, the championship quarterback with the Indianapolis Colts, discussing his early life, college career, and professional accomplishments.
12) Tom Brady
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A comprehensive biography of Thomas Edward Brady, Jr. (b. 1977), quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League, focusing on his football career. Also includes detailed information on his childhood and family.
13) Roberto Clemente
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This biography of baseball star Roberto Clemente describes his childhood in Puerto Rico, minor and major league careers, tragic death, and his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
15) Jesse Owens
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Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend, and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.
17) Wilma Rudolph
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Describes the life of the African American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.
18) Wilma Rudolph
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A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.
20) Muhammad Ali
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Presents the life and career of African American boxing champion Muhammad Ali.