Dale Earnhardt, Sr.: Legends in Sports by Matt Christopher Dale Earnhardt Sr. first broke onto the racing scene in 1979, when he was named Rookie of the Year. In the more than twenty years that followed, his daring driving style earned him top honors, including seven Winston Cup Championships, a record six Busch Clash wins, and his proudest moment, a victory at Daytona. On February 18th, 2001, Earnhardt had been racing in NASCAR's signature event, the Daytona 500, when in the final lap, he died in a fatal crash. While other drivers have come and gone, the face of Dale Earnhardt Sr., with his handlebar moustache and wide grin, will always be the face of NACAR. Get to know a true legend. buy it from amazon.com Jackie Robinson: Legends in Sports by Matt Christopher On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson put on a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform and stepped onto Ebbets Field. That day, he became the first African American ever to play for the Major Leagues. When Robinson first started playing for the Dodgers, other players treated him poorly, even some of his own teammates. But through it all, Robinson stood strong. He played each game with focus, determination, and heart. And as his stats climbed higher, his opponents grew quieter, until their voice was a mere whisper drowned out by the thunderous applause of fans across the nation. buy it from amazon.com Babe Ruth: Legends in Sports by Matt Christopher In a career that spanned more than 30 years, George Herman “Babe” Ruth changed the way the sport of baseball was played. He was the first true power hitter, a strong pitcher, and in the outfield made some amazing game-saving catches. His love of the sport shined through in the way he laughed while jogging around the bases, in how he kidded and horsed around with teammates, and in his overall determination to win. But there was a darker side to Babe, one that nearly ruined his career—and his life. In the end, however, Ruth managed to overcome his personal demons, recapture his health, and go on to lead his beloved Yankees to championship status. Simply put, there has never been another player like the Babe. Get to know a true legend. buy it from amazon.com Muhammad Ali: Legends in Sports by Matt Christopher No other figure in recent history has had the wide-reaching impact of the man known simply as "The Greatest." For four decades Muhammad Ali has served as a symbol of honesty and strength in sports, politics, religion, and civil rights.Throughout his remarkable career, Ali's courage, skill, ego, and beauty made him one of the most colorful and well-known of all public figures; someone who truly had to be seen to be believed. Using fight posters, tickets, rare memorabilia and classic photographs, Ringside brings Ali's extraordinary ;life into focus. Alex Haley, Norman Mailer, Joyce Carol Oates, and Peter Richmond each chronicle a decade of the boxer's storied career, from his stunning victory over Sonny Liston, when he first captured the heavy-weight title, to his epic bouts with Joe Fraizer and George Foreman, to his heroic struggles with Parkinson's syndrome. Included throughout are quotes from friends, family, and colleagues offering insight into the legend of Muhammad Ali and what has made him one of the world's true undisputed champions. buy it from amazon.com Michael Jordan: Legends in Sports by Matt Christopher Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and his short stint in minor league baseball. This reissue features an update, following Jordan from his re-entry into basketball as a player for the Washington Wizards to his third and final retirement announcement. With updated photos and Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style, this is a biography that's not to be missed. Updated photos and text will round out this Legends in Sports reissue and put Michael Jordan in league with other Legends in Sports, Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson. buy it from amazon.com