Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation
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Wilma Rudolph
$15.99 Add to cartIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion.
Wilma w- Series: Little People, Big Dreams #27
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: June 04 2019
- ISBN10: 1786037513
- Language: English
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Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis’ Fleet-Of-Foot Girl
$19.99 Add to cartA spirited picture book biography about Althea Gibson, the first black Wimbledon, French, and U.S. Open tennis champion, from debut author Megan Reid and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator L
- Author: Reid, Megan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: January 21 2020
- ISBN10: 0062851098
- Language: English
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Patrick Mahomes
$9.99 Read morePatrick 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 N
- Series: Sports All-Stars (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Fishman, Jon M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2019
- ISBN10: 1541578473
- Language: English
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Willie O’Ree: The Story of the First Black Player in the NHL
$12.95 Read moreWillie O’Ree made NHL history on January 18, 1958, when he became the first Black player to take to the ice. There was a round of applause when O’Ree stepped onto the ice, and newspapers ran the story
- Series: Lorimer Recordbooks
- Author: Mortillaro, Nicole
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: February 04 2020
- ISBN10: 1459415167
- Language: English
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G.O.A.T. Hockey Goalies
$9.99 Read moreFew positions in sports are more important than the hockey goalie. Learn about the greatest goalies in hockey history, explore their impact on the game, and then create your own list of the G.O.A.T. g
- Series: Greatest of All Time Players (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Anderson, Josh
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9798765623633
- Language: English
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Football Biographies for Kids: Stories of Football’s Most Inspiring Players
$12.99 Add to cartTouchdown! Inspiring football biographies for NFL fans ages 8 to 12
There’s nothing like American football! Dive into Football Biographies for Kids and meet some of the most famous quarterbacks, tight
- Series: Sports Biographies for Kids
- Author: Halprin, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: August 13 2024
- ISBN10: 9798886502824
- Language: English
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Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton
$19.99 Add to cartWhen Althea Gibson first dreamed of joining the big American tennis leagues, she was denied because she was Black. Angela Buxton dreamed of joining the best tennis clubs in Britain, but she was reject
- Author: Dubbin, Lori
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: September 10 2024
- ISBN10: 9798765603000
- Language: English
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Beyond the Game: Pat Tillman
$16.99 Add to cartBeyond the Game is a nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss and illustrator DeAndra Ho… [more below]
- Series: Beyond the Game: Athletes Change the World
- Author: Maraniss, Andrew
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: October 01 2024
- ISBN10: 059352621X
- Language: English
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Aaron Judge: Home Run Hero
$8.99 Add to cartAaron Judge was a big kid with big talent. He was a star in basketball, baseball, and football. Many colleges tried to recruit him to play football, but his true love was always baseball. From winning… [more below]
- Series: Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Author: Van Cleave, Ryan G.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2024
- ISBN10: 1669076547
- Language: English
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G.O.A.T. Basketball Centers
$9.99 Read moreSome of basketball’s greatest and most popular athletes have played the center position. Learn about the top 10 centers in basketball history and create your own list of legendary players.
- Series: Greatest of All Time Players (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Lowe, Alexander
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1728463203
- Language: English
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At the Plate With…Ken Griffey Jr.
$10.99 Add to cartKen Griffey Jr., son of former pro ballplayer Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his high school days as a baseball … [more below]
- Series: Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf
- Author: Christopher, Matt
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: March 15 2010
- ISBN10: 0316142336
- Language: English
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Meet Trevor Lawrence: Jacksonville Jaguars Superstar
$9.99 Read moreTrevor Lawrence, the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, is one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the league. Follow his story from childhood to the college national championship and beyond.
A… [more below]
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Stabler, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9798765623664
- Language: English
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Pulisic
$11.95 Add to cartA Football-Lover’s Guide to Christian Pulisic.
Born in a small Pennsylvania town, it was never certain that Christian Pulisic would be able to realize his full potential. But his youth, agility and imp
- Series: Tales from the Pitch
- Author: Coninx, Harry
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: August 29 2023
- ISBN10: 194858591X
- Language: English
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The Story of Babe Ruth: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$7.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Babe Ruth–a story about making it to the top for kids ages 6 to 9
George Herman Ruth Jr., more commonly known as Babe Ruth, was one of the greatest American baseball players of a- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Grodzicki, Jenna
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 66
- Publish Date: October 05 2021
- ISBN10: 1648765998
- Language: English
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On the Field With…Peyton and Eli Manning
$10.99 Add to cartNo other family has conquered football like the Mannings. Discover their amazing story in this biography that includes stats and the achievements of the Mannings, on and off the football field.
It al- Series: Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf
- Author: Christopher, Matt
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: September 01 2008
- ISBN10: 031603696X
- Language: English
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Soccer Stars on the Pitch: Biographies of Today’s Best Players
$24.99 Add to cartFrom the street to the stadium―inspiring stories of soccer’s greatest players for kids ages 10 to 14
Find the inspiration you need to be the best soccer player you can be with these sports biogra
- Series: Biographies of Today’s Best Players
- Author: Keith, Tanya
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: September 06 2022
- ISBN10: 9798886085273
- Language: English
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Jackie Robinson: American Hero
$4.99 Add to cartJust in time for the major motion picture release, discover everything you wanted to know about Jackie Robinson
To tie- in with the April 2013 release of the movie 42, the life story of Jackie Robinso… [more below]
- Author: Robinson, Sharon
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: March 01 2013
- ISBN10: 0545540062
- Language: English
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Meet Sarah Nurse: Olympic Hockey Superstar
$9.99 Read moreIn 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey. Readers can follow her career from growing up in a family of pro athletes to bringing ho
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Goldstein, Margaret J.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9.79877E+12
- Language: English
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Win One for the Gipper: America’s Football Hero
$16.95 Read moreLike most boys growing up in Michigan in the early 1900s, George Gipp enjoyed playing sports. But even as a small boy, his athletic skills set him apart from the others. When he is awarded a baseball … [more below]
- Series: True Story
- Author: Wargin, Kathy-Jo
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: September 30 2004
- ISBN10: 1585362212
- Language: English
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Tennis’s G.O.A.T.: Serena Williams, Roger Federer, and More
$9.99 Read moreGrab your racket, head to the courts, and ace that serve It’s time to learn about the greatest tennis players of all time. Readers will be presented with exciting stats in a fun top-10 format.
- Series: Sports’ Greatest of All Time (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Fishman, Jon M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2021
- ISBN10: 1728431603
- Language: English
