Kirby Childs and his new friends, the E Street Skates, take on one challenge after another. First it’s a mayor who outlaws playing roller hockey on the town’s rundown vacant
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Dennis O’Malley is a master on his skateboard. Although everyone he knows skis all winter, a bad skiing accident has left him afraid to try it again. But when his
Freddie and his brother Dondi have always been competitive. Dondi has a job, money to spend, and girls chasing after him, and now he can even drive! But Freddie knows
A boy must choose between aggressive inline skating or inline hockey — and friendship Cris Murphy is into aggressive, or “aggro,” inline skating. He loves flying through the air, doing
Can Zach ride with the best of them and remain true to himself? Buzz cut or ponytail? Grunge look? Tattoo, body paint, or earring? How about none of the above?
Is Brett’s new skateboard haunted? The first time Brett steps on “The Lizard,” the mysterious skateboard unearthed in his backyard, he can feel its power. He can do amazing tricks
Steve wishes he had as much drive to win at tennis as his older sister, Ginny. He knows that nothing would please his father more. But the truth is, Ginny
Twelve-year-old Traci Winchell is a gifted gymnast, but lately she’s been having trouble-so much trouble that her coach warns her she may need to drop out or else risk serious
Billy fights to prove he can go the distance Running has always been the fastest and easiest way for Billy Chekko to get around. Now that he’s on the track
Theo Gordimer is a classic thirteen-year-old coach potato: he prefers video games and TV shows to playing sports. Then his favorite aunt is diagnosed with cancer. Theo wants to do
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Tiger Woods is a golfing phenomenon with a mile-wide smile, a charismatic personality, and a talent that leaves other golfers gasping in astonishment. At the mere age of twenty-one, his
Superstar running back Terrell Davis helped his team, the Denver Broncos, to two consecutive Super Bowl titles, first in 1998, then again in 1999. He holds multiple records, including those
Julie Foudy knows what it’s like to wear gold: She has first-place medals from the Women’s World Cup 1991, the 1996 Olympic Games, and the Women’s World Cup 1999. And
Four consecutive Cy Young Awards. The lowest earned run average in the National League three years in a row. Three-time league leader for number of games won. Without a doubt,