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Category: Athlete Bios

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March 13, 2018

On the Field with…Tom Brady

Don't miss this action-packed and comprehensive look at the life and achievements of an NFL legend! With more Super Bowl appearances than any other player in NFL history, Tom Brady

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March 13, 2018

On the Court with…Kevin Durant

Discover the amazing achievements of beloved basketball superstar Kevin Durant in this exciting and comprehensive new biography! From his days as the skinny kid on youth teams to his MVP

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May 8, 2017

On The Court With… Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry is a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, record breaker, and Finals champion who electrifies fans with his incredible on-court feats. He started out as a high school phenomenon

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November 15, 2016

On the Mound with…Curt Schilling

Curt Schilling built his pitching career with three different Major League Baseball teams:  the Philadelphia Phillies, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Boston Red Sox.  Yet he wasn't considered major league

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November 15, 2016

On the Mound with…Randy Johnson

At six feet ten inches tall, the Seattle Mariners' Randy Johnson was one of the most feared pitchers in baseball.  The 1995 Cy Young Award winner can hurl pitches at

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November 15, 2016

On the Track with…Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon entered his first car race when he was only five years old.  From that time onward, he's been  champion in his chosen sport.  This exciting biography traces Gordon's

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November 15, 2016

In the Goal with…Brianna Scurry

In the 1999 Women's World Cup championship, Brianna Scurry was the goalkeeper for the USA women's national team.  She faced the greatest challenge of her career when she had to

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November 15, 2016

On the Ice with…Tara Lipinski

In 1998, Tara Lipinski was 15 years old and won the Olympic gold medal in figure skating.  At that time she was the youngest female ever to do so.  She

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November 14, 2016

On the Court with…Lisa Leslie

One the top players in the Women's National Basketball Association was the star Lisa Leslie.  She started her career with the Los Angeles Sparks and was a member of the

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November 14, 2016

On the Ice with…Wayne Gretzky

Since the first time he held a hockey stick, Wayne Gretzky amazed the world with his unbelievable skills in the rink.  With a combination of agility, speed and uncanny intuition

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November 14, 2016

On the Court with…Andre Agassi

Wimbledon champion, U.S. and Australian Opens and Olympic gold medalist were some of Andre Agassi's accomplishments in his professional tennis career.  In this exciting Matt Christopher biography is an in

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November 14, 2016

On the Court with…Hakeem Olajuwon

Whether he was slamming a dunk, ripping down a rebound, or intercepting a pass, Hakeem Olajuwon was a force to be reckoned with.  He was the center for the Houston

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November 14, 2016

On the Court with…Grant Hill

From his days as a quiet high school basketball star to his rookie yer as a member of the NBA's Detroit Pistons, Grant Hill was impressing fans with his amazing

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November 9, 2016

In the Huddle with…John Elway

John Elway, quarterback for the Denver Broncos, took to the field in January 25, 1998, ready to prove that he can lead his team to the Super Bowl.  This exciting

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November 8, 2016

On the Field with…Emmit Smith

Emmit Smith always had a gift for seeing what's about to happen on the field.  With his vision, he became one of the best running backs in the history of

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November 8, 2016

In the Huddle with…Steve Young

In January 1995, Steve Young, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, led his team to victory in Super Bowl XXIX.  His intelligent, aggressive style and by working hard, he became

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April 4, 2014

On the Court with… Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard was a high school phenomenon who soared head and shoulders above all other players to become the number-one draft pick in 2004. Since joining the Orlando Magic, Howard has powered the

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April 4, 2014

Behind the Desk With Matt Christopher: The #1 Sportswriter for Kids

In 1954, Matt Christopher wrote and published The Lucky Baseball Bat and has since published more than one hundred twenty novels, making him the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for

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April 4, 2014

On the Field with…Albert Pujols

“Since his rookie year in 2001, Albert Pujols has been a rising star in Major League Baseball.  He’s already shattered records and led his team, the St. Louis Cardinals, to

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April 4, 2014

On the Court with…LeBron James

Outstanding. Unbelievable. Mindblowing. These are just a few of the words used to describe the talents of LeBron James. He was a sensation in his early days playing AAU ball

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April 4, 2014

On the Field With…Eli and Peyton Manning

Archie Manning of the New Orleans Saints. Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts. Eli Manning of the New York Giants. One father, two brothers, three great quarterbacks: Never has the

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April 4, 2014

On the Court With… Yao Ming

Yao Ming is one of the biggest stars in basketball–literally. At seven feet, six-inches, Yao’s impressive performance for the NBA’s Houston Rockets earned him the Rookie of the Year Award

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April 4, 2014

On the Mound with… Curt Schilling

Curt Schilling, star pitcher of the Arizona Diamondbacks, wasn’t always considered major league material. Born with the natural ability to throw a screaming fastball, Schilling assumed he could ride his

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April 4, 2014

On the Court with… Jennifer Capriati

Jennifer Capriati was a teen tennis phenom at age fourteen. Then, Capriati began to feel burdened by the pressures of fame, fortune, and the need to win. Three years after

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April 4, 2014

On The Court With…Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the biggest and brightest stars of the National Basketball Association. Since his rookie year as center for the Orlando Magic, and in later years with

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April 4, 2014

At the Plate with… Ken Griffey, Jr.: Updated Edition

Ken Griffey Jr., son of former pro player Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his

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April 4, 2014

At the Plate with…Mark McGwire

When St. Louis Cardinal Mark McGwire hit home-run number 62 on September 8, 1998, he broke a record few thought could ever be broken-Roger Maris’s 61 homers in one season

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April 3, 2014

At the Plate with…Mo Vaughn

When Red Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn strides to the plate, he radiates energy and power. With one mighty swing, he can turn a two-run deficit into a two-run lead.

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April 3, 2014

At the Plate with…Sammy Sosa

Sammy Sosa is not called “Slammin’ Sammy” for nothing. This powerhouse slugger from the Chicago Cubs achieved a feat many thought to be impossible-beating Roger Maris’s home-run record. Along with

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April 3, 2014

On the Field With… Derek Jeter

When he was a little boy, Derek Jeter dreamed only one dream — he wanted to play shortstop for the New York Yankees. Today, Derek Jeter lives that dream, and

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