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
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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
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
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,
Tony Hawk is a skateboarding sensation. At the 1999 ESPN X Games, he astonished viewers by performing a 900, a trick thought impossible to do. But astonishing people was nothing
Kobe Bryant may be one of the youngest basketball players in the NBA, but no one would dare call him inexperienced. The son of former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant,
The 24th title in this top-selling sports series reviews the life of a dazzling baseball player… Alex Rodriguez is the one of the most electrifying baseball players to hit the
The 25th title in this top-selling sports series reviews the lives of two of the best tennis stars in the country. Venus and Serena Williams have captured the attention of
Hockey has been a part of Mario Lemieux’s life since his childhood. At the age of six he was holding his own against boys four years older; by the time
When Ichiro was three years old, his father introduced him to baseball. For seventeen years, Ichiro played the sport he loved in his home country of Japan. He became not
Lance Armstrong is a world champion cyclist. He won the Tour de France, the world’s most challenging race, three consecutive times. He’s been the World Road Cycling Champion three times
Malik Edwards never had any intention of playing golf. In his mind, golf is a game played by old, flabby men wearing funny pants and hats. Then one day while
Is Ron’s luck on the track about to run out? When Ron finds a dirt bike at the bottom of a lake, he can’t believe his luck. But the bike
It’s early summer, and things are really heating up between Garry Wallis, star of Lacrosse Face-Off, and his nemesis, Michael Donofrio. At the end of last season, Garry sabotaged Michael’s
When Todd is told by his doctor that he needs to lose weight, he becomes the newest member of his brother Garry’s lacrosse team. But Garry is avoiding Todd because
Mike’s telepathic dog Harry is able to tell him what the other football team plans to do on the field, but Mike wonders–is it cheating? Can he win the