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1) Mike Trout
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games. But he would not have earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels without a strong will to work. After being drafted in 2009, Mike started to make his way through the minor leagues. By the end of 2012, he was playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and hitting big home runs. Follow Mike's story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New...
Author
Language
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.
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...
4) 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...
5) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Profiles the basketball career of Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Garnett from his high school days to his 1995 draft into the NBA." --
6) 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...
7) 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.
8) 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+" --
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...
10) Rob Gronkowski
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski is a tight end for the New England Patriots. Learn more about Gronk's impressive record as tight end, along with his training regimen, what he does in his spare time, and more."--
11) 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...
12) 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." --
13) 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." --
14) Von Miller
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Presents the life and accomplishments of the professional football player, including how he stays fit, his life off the field, and his MVP performance in Super Bowl 50." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Formats
Description
Giannis Antetokounmpo is known to basketball fans as "The Greek Freak." Through dynamic photos and text, readers will learn more fun information about Antetokounmpo, from his childhood in Greece to his career as an NBA superstar.
16) Alex Morgan
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Soccer star Alex Morgan tears up the field! In 2015, she helped lead the US Women's National Team to World Cup victory. Readers get an inside peek at the life of one of the top scorers of the United States." --
17) Alex Ovechkin
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Through action-packed text and vivid photos, readers learn about Stanley Cup winner Alex Ovechkin. Get an up-close look at his hockey career, training routine, and how he spends his time off the ice." --
18) Carson Wentz
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Carson Wentz is the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. In college, Wentz starred at North Dakota State University and became a top National Football League (NFL) prospect. After a slow start to his career, Wentz led the Eagles to an 11–2 record in 2017 before an injury sidelined him. The Eagles went on to win the Super Bowl, and Wentz began training for the next season. Learn how Wentz became one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, what he...
19) James Harden
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
James Harden is the 2018 National Basketball Association (NBA) MVP for the Houston Rockets. Harden was a bench player with the Oklahoma City Thunder when he joined the NBA in 2009, but after being traded, he made the All-Star Team every year in his first six years with the Rockets. He is known for his accurate three-point shot and his trademark bushy beard. Learn how Harden went from bench player to MVP, how he stays fit for the long NBA season, and...
20) 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....
