While all professional athletes exhibit extraordinary skill and physical ability, some of them rise above their peers, wowing audiences not only with their talent but also their determination and fortitude. Young readers will be inspired by their favorite athletes tenacity, dedication, discipline, hard work, and success. Each competitors climb to the top is outlined, from his childhood and early sports endeavors to his establishment as a living legend, including all the trials and triumphs along the way.

The exceptional athletes treated in these biographies are living symbols of excellence and celebrity for readers of all ages. This series relates the masterful skills and physical abilities of a different sports legend who, through hard work, discipline, focus, and achievement, has reached the pinnacle of his sport. The tale of each figure's rise to superstardom, from childhood and early training through their breakthrough, major victories, and personal challenges, will captivate readers and inspire them to pursue their own dreams. Features include: High-interest subjects engage even reluctant readers. Explores character building, highlighting each figure's accomplishments on the field and off, including charity work and family life. Special back matter features include a timeline of pivotal moments in each figure's life and profiles of other living legends of sports.

The exceptional athletes treated in these biographies are living symbols of excellence and celebrity for readers of all ages. Each book relates the masterful skills and physical abilities of a different sports legend who, through hard work, discipline, focus, and achievement, has reached the pinnacle of his or her sport. The tale of each figure's rise to superstardom, from childhood and early training through their breakthrough, major victories, and personal challenges, will captivate readers and inspire them to pursue their own dreams. Features include: High-interest subjects engage even reluctant readers. Explores character building, highlighting each figure's accomplishments on the field and off, including charity work and family life. Special back matter features include a timeline of pivotal moments in each figure's life and profiles of other living legends of sports.

The exceptional athletes treated in these biographies are living symbols of excellence and celebrity for readers of all ages. This series relates the masterful skills and physical abilities of a different sports legend who, through hard work, discipline, focus, and achievement, has reached the pinnacle of his sport. The tale of each figure's rise to superstardom, from childhood and early training through their breakthrough, major victories, and personal challenges, will captivate readers and inspire them to pursue their own dreams. Features include: High-interest subjects engage even reluctant readers. Explores character building, highlighting each figure's accomplishments on the field and off, including charity work and family life. Special back matter features include a timeline of pivotal moments in each figure's life and profiles of other living legends of sports.

While all professional athletes exhibit extraordinary skill and physical ability, some of them rise above their peers, wowing audiences not only with their talent but also their determination and fortitude. Young readers will be inspired by their favorite athletes' tenacity, dedication, discipline, hard work, and success. Each competitor's climb to the top is outlined, from his childhood and early sports endeavors to his establishment as a living legend, including all the trials and triumphs along the way. Features include: High-interest subjects engage even reluctant readers. Explores character building, highlighting each figure's accomplishments on the field and off, including charity work and family life. Special back matter features include a timeline of pivotal moments in each figure's life and profiles of other living legends of sports.

While all professional athletes exhibit extraordinary skill and physical ability, some of them rise above their peers, wowing audiences not only with their talent but also their determination and fortitude. From the ski slopes to the tennis court, young readers will be inspired by their favorite athletes' persistence, dedication, discipline, hard work, and success. Each competitor's climb to the top is outlined, from childhood and early sports endeavors to establishment as a living legend, including all the trials and triumphs along the way. Full-color photographs of athletes in action will absorb readers in each of these dynamic books. Features include: Timely, high-interest subjects engage even reluctant readers. Explores character building, highlighting each figure's accomplishments on the field and off, including charity work and family life. Special back matter features include a timeline of pivotal moments in each figure's life and profiles of other living legends of sports.

The exceptional athletes treated in these biographies are living symbols of excellence and celebrity for readers of all ages. Each book relates the masterful skills and physical abilities of a different sports legend who, through hard work, discipline, focus, and achievement, has reached the pinnacle of his or her sport. The tale of each figure's rise to superstardom, from childhood and early training through their breakthrough, major victories, and personal challenges, will captivate readers and inspire them to pursue their own dreams. Features include: High-interest subjects engage even reluctant readers. Explores character building, highlighting each figure's accomplishments on the field and off, including charity work and family life. Special back matter features include a timeline of pivotal moments in each figure's life and profiles of other living legends of sports.

This comprehensive guide takes the reader on a historical journey, providing an in-depth look at the icons of sport, captured through their greatest collectibles. Composed by the leading experts in the field, never before has one book covered such a variety of hobby subjects. For those interested in building a fine collection of sports memorabilia, from baseball cards to autographs to game-used bats, each subject is covered in great detail. Within each chapter, the best of the best has been selected by the experts. Whether you are a hardcore collector or just an avid sports fan, this book not only helps bring the legends of sport to life but it provides crucial tips on how to assemble a world class collection. From Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods, from Wilt Chamberlain to Joe Namath, every major sport is covered. This book contains hundreds of sports memorabilia images, including many of the finest examples in the world.