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LernerSports
Pub. Date
c2004
Description
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is one of the most successful players in NFL history. Chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the first pick in the 1998 NFL draft, Peyton earned a reputation for being one of the league's smartest quarterbacks. He led the Colts to victory in the 2007 Super Bowl and was named Most Valuable Player of the NFL a record four times. After missing the 2011-2012 season due to an injury, Peyton left Indianapolis to...
2) David Ortiz
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Series
Description
A brief introduction to the life and career of baseball player David Ortiz that discusses his childhood, journey to the major leagues, and achievements.
3) Tom Brady
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2006
Description
Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots has done it all in the National Football League (NFL). He and his teammates have won the Super Bowl three times. Twice he was named Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl. But Tom didn't get to the top by being satisfied with his accomplishments. He still has the drive to win, and almost made it to the Super Bowl again in 2014. Learn all about one of the fiercest competitors in football history.
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Danica Patrick is the most popular driver in the Indy Racing League (IRL). She has won fans with her skill, toughness, and charm. In 2008, Danica rewarded her fans by doing something that no other woman had ever done-she won an IRL race. Danica amazed her supporters again in 2009 when she announced that she would race in some NASCAR events starting in 2010. Read this book to learn more about car racing's most dynamic driver.
6) Dwyane Wade
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2007
Description
Dwyane Wade plays his best when the game is on the line. He's been thrilling fans of the National Basketball Association (NBA) with his fearless moves to the hoop for more than ten seasons. Dwyane became an even bigger superstar when he helped the Miami Heat win the NBA championship in 2012 and 2013. But he hasn't always been at the top of the basketball world. Learn more about Dwyane's journey to become a champion.
8) Ryan Howard
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
A short look at the life of the baseball star.
10) Kevin Garnett
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2010
Description
When Kevin Garnett was drafted in 1995 he became one of just a few players to go straight from high school to the NBA. In twelve seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he became the team's all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. He also became one of the highest paid players in basketball history. Traded to the Boston Celtics in 2007, Kevin led his new team to the NBA Championship. Follow one of basketball's biggest personalities...
11) Shaun White
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
A biography on the life and accomplishments of snowboarder Shaun White, the first person to compete in both the Summer and Winter X Games.
12) Aaron Rodgers
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Aaron Rodgers is the starting quarterback and the Super Bowl MVP for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. Rodgers was selected in the first round (24th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Packers.
13) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Profiles the life and accomplishments of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant.
14) Calvin Johnson
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
Looks at the life and career of Calvin Johnson.
15) Lebron James
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
LeBron James has been a National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar since he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers as a teenager in 2003. In 2010, after turning Cleveland into a winning team, LeBron left his hometown to play with the Miami Heat. In Miami, LeBron and his teammates won the NBA Finals in 2012 and 2013. In 2014, LeBron returned to Cleveland to try to bring a championship to the city. Read all about LeBron's remarkable journey.
16) Tim Tebow
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
When Tim Tebow left the University of Florida in 2010, many people didn't think he would be good enough to play quarterback in the NFL. Tim had helped the Florida Gators become national champions in 2006 and 2008, and he won the Heisman Trophy in 2007 as college football's most outstanding player. But Tim was a better runner than a passer in college, and some experts thought his style would not work in the pros. He quickly proved the doubters wrong...
17) Usain Bolt
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Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
Usain Bolt has been the fastest runner in the world since the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Back then, the Jamaican sprinter won gold medals and set world records in three running events. In 2012, Usain set out to prove that he is still the world's fastest person during the Olympic Games in London, England. Once again, Usain took home three gold medals and set another world record. Learn more about Usain's journey from his childhood in western...
18) David Beckham
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
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.
19) Gabby Douglas
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
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...
20) Blake Griffin
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Looks at the life, career, and accomplishments of the professional basketball star and his work with charities to fight childhood obesity and cancer.
