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1) Simone Biles
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Language
English
Description
Simone Biles joined the US women's gymnastics team to compete at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. Along with her teammates, she sailed through her events to claim the gold medal in the team competition for the United States. She also took home three golds and a bronze in the individual events in which she competed. Though Biles follows an intense training routine, her schedule doesn't stop her from having fun. Learn all...
2) Lionel Messi
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This high-interest biography about one of the world's best and most recognizable soccer players not only covers Lionel Messi's impressive career but also gives readers interesting information about his training routines and life off the field. Age 9+" --
3) Lebron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"LeBron James is a basketball legend. In 2016 he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their first ever National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship. Before that, the basketball superstar--known to fans as King James--had already won two other NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He's been in movies, on TV, and on magazine covers. He's naturally talented, but he still works incredibly hard to stay on top of his game. Learn more about...
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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.
5) Suni Lee
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Suni Lee won the gymnastics individual all-around gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Learn how this US gymnast achieves her remarkable routines and explore what her life is like outside of gymnastics"--
7) Tom Brady
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Presents the life and accomplishments of the professional football player, describing his struggle to be selected as a quarterback at the University of Michigan, his first Super Bowl victory for the New England Patriots in 2001, and his training regimen." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of professional soccer athlete Cristiano Ronaldo, and discusses his success being a fashion icon.
"Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest sports stars in the world. Some soccer fans call him the greatest player of his generation. Others call him the greatest of all time. Ronaldo's star shines almost as brightly off the pitch as on it. He dates famous actresses and fashion models, and he's become as well known for his own modeling...
10) Patrick Mahomes
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Patrick Mahomes is the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. In his first full season in the National Football League (NFL), he threw for 5,097 yards and scored 50 touchdowns. He also won the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Offensive Player of the Year awards, and this is just the beginning of his career. Read about Mahomes's workouts, and learn what he does to help his community off the field." --
11) Jayson Tatum
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Meet Jayson Tatum, power forward and small forward for the Boston Celtics. From his training schedule to what he does off the court, readers will learn all about this NBA All-Star"--
12) Michael Phelps
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"US swimmer Michael Phelps was the most decorated Olympic athlete in history before the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Winning an additional five golds and a silver in Rio for a total of 28 career medals, Phelps has a list of accomplishments in the pool that may never be matched. Learn all about Phelps's Olympic victories, how he maintains a world-class swimmer's body, what he does for fun, his plans for the future, and much more ovided...
13) Lindsey Vonn
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Proflies the professional skier, from her childhood and early career to her successes at the World Cup and the Olympics.
14) Stephen Curry
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry, from his childhood to his rise to stardom." --
15) Kyrie Irving
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Kyrie Irving helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win their first National Basketball Association (NBA) championship and the national team bring home the gold at the Olympic Games in 2016. In 2011 at age 19, he was the first overall draft pick for the NBA. Now a star player for the Boston Celtics, he works hard on and off the court to connect with fans and to give back to the community. Learn how Irving made it to the NBA, how he trains for games, and more....
16) Chris Paul
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Point guard Chris Paul not only led the NBA four times in assists and six times in steals-he also won two gold medals. Get to know this Houston Rockets hero!" --
17) Odell Beckham Jr
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Odell Beckham Jr. is a star wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Beckham made a name for himself in the NFL with an amazing one-handed catch in his rookie season, and he continues to be one of the most talented receivers in the NFL. A three-time Pro Bowl player, Beckham is the fastest player to reach 5,000 receiving yards and trains hard to make his signature one-handed catches. Learn how Beckham prepares for...
18) Saquon Barkley
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley ended his record-breaking first season as the NFL's 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year. Find out how Barkley trains and spends his time off the field.
19) Lamar Jackson
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a star on the field. Readers will devour the life story of this athlete with the golden throwing arm and cheetah-like speed!" --
20) Jose Altuve
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Jose Altuve is the superstar second baseman for the Houston Astros. But when he first tried out for the team, he was cut on the first day. People thought he was too short to be a professional baseball player. But Altuve didn't give up. In 2016, he won his second batting title and was voted Player of the Year. Altuve works incredibly hard to keep his body strong and quick--but he also loves to have fun. Learn how Altuve became one of baseball's best...