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"Behold the power of women! These are the inspirational real-life stories of female superstar athletes Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and more -- role models all. For sports fans, aspiring athletes and readers of sports biographies. Growing up in a crime-plagued, gang-infested neighborhood, Venus and Serena Williams were led to believe their environment was not a place where dreams could come true. It took a relentless determination,...
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It is 1970 in Red Grove, Alabama, and at Lu Olivera's school the white kids and black kids sit on different sides of the classroom. Six-grader Lu just wants to get along with everyone, but growing racial tensions will not let Lu stay neutral about the racial divide in school. Her old friends have been changing lately--acting boy crazy and making snide remarks about Lu's newfound talent for running track. Lu's secret hope for a new friend is fellow...
5) Simone Biles
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Presents photos and information about Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Discusses her childhood, training, and journey to the Olympics. Includes a glossary and index.
6) Play makers
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Still living large off their incredible football championship win just weeks before, Ben McBain and his crew must now prepare for basketball season. Ben is known as the best point guard throughout the league. And now that Shawn O'Brien has joined their team, they are a shoo-in to win it all. But there is a new kid in town, Chase Braggs, a point guard like Ben who seems to be better, stronger, and faster. Refusing to let his team down, Ben hits the...
7) Sunny
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Sunny, the Defenders' best runner, only runs for his father, who blames Sunny for his mother's death, but with his coach's help Sunny finds a way to combine track and field with his true passion, dancing.
11) Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi was tipped for soccer stardom from a young age. But just how great he has become is an amazing story of skill and perseverance. This title gives fans the in-depth history of one of world soccer's true icons. The title features informative fast facts, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index.
12) Aly Raisman
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Highlights the life and career of Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman. Includes a glossary, a website for further resources, and color photographs.
13) Boundless
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" World champion high jumper Chaunte Lowe pens the captivating story of her journey from an impoverished childhood full of big dreams and devastating hurdles, to becoming a bronze medal-winning US Olympian. Everything seemed set against Chaunte Lowe. Growing up with a single mother in Paso Robles, California, where she experienced food insecurity, homelessness, and domestic abuse, Chaunte couldn't imagine a future that offered a different sort of...
15) Mike Trout
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Presents a biography of MLB outfielder Mike Trout, from his childhood to his rise to becoming a baseball superstar.
16) Jonathan Toews
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Presents a biography of NHL center Jonathan Toews, from his childhood to his rise to becoming a hockey superstar.
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Finally! Sports biographies for beginning readers! Kids will devour all the facts about their favorite athletes and how they rose to the top of their game. Action packed Sports Illustrated KIDS photography lets kids see the pros and their famous moments up close. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.
18) LeBron James
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Presents a biography of NBA forward LeBron James, from his childhood to his rise to becoming a basketball superstar.