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Publisher

Childrens Press

Pub. Date

[1987]

Physical Desc

41 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Examines the career of the Chicago Bulls basketball player who has been described as unstoppable on the court.

2) Barry Sanders: lion with a quiet roar

Author

Series

Publisher

Childrens Press

Pub. Date

1993.

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Language

English

Description

A brief biography of running back Barry Sanders, the all-time leading ball-carrier of the Detroit Lions.

3) Jim Abbott: All-American pitcher

Author

Series

Publisher

Childrens Press

Pub. Date

1993.

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Language

English

Description

Discusses the life and career of the first player in baseball history to have only one hand.

4) Nolan Ryan: strikeout king

Author

Series

Publisher

Childrens Press

Pub. Date

[1993]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Language

English

Description

A biography of the Texas Rangers pitcher who, after twenty-six seasons in major league baseball, has won more than 300 games, pitched seven no-hitters, and holds the record for most strikeouts.

5) Barry Bonds: baseball's complete player

Author

Harvey, Miles

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

1994.

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.

Language

English

6) David Robinson: the Admiral

Author

Stein, R. Conrad

Series

Publisher

Childrens Press

Pub. Date

1994.

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.

Language

English

7) Ken Griffey, Jr. (the kid)

Author

Series

Publisher

Childrens Press

Pub. Date

1994.

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.

Language

English

8) Greg Maddux: pitching ace

Author

Cox, Ted

Series

Publisher

Childrens Press

Pub. Date

1995.

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations(some color) ; 21 cm.

Language

English

9) Reggie Miller: basketball sharpshooter

Author

Cox, Ted

Series

Publisher

Childrens Press

Pub. Date

[1995]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.

Language

English

10) Troy Aikman: all-American quarterback

Author

Stein, R. Conrad

Series

Publisher

Childrens Press

Pub. Date

[1995]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.

Language

English

Description

Demonstrates the competitive spirit of this Superbowl-winning quarterback during his years as a high school football hero, a college superstar, and a pro with the Dallas Cowboys.

11) Mia Hamm: good as gold

Author

Stewart, Mark

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[1999]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.

Language

English

Description

A biography of one of the top female soccer players in the world, Mia Hamm, who helped the United States win a gold medal in soccer in the 1996 Olympics.

12) Sammy Sosa, Cubs clubber

Author

Maclean, Caleb

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[1999]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations, map ; 21 cm.

Language

English

Description

A biography of the Chicago Cubs power hitter, Sammy Sosa, from his poor childhood in the Dominican Republic to the home run record-breaking 1998 season.

13) Briana Scurry, super saver

Author

Stewart, Mark

Series

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[2000]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.

Language

English

Description

A biography of the Team USA soccer goalie from her childhood to the 1999 Women's World Cup championship.

14) Kobe Bryant

Author

Thornley, Stew

Series

Super sports star

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2001]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Profiles the Los Angeles Lakers basketball player, discussing his childhood in Philadelphia, his decision to skip college, and his success with the Lakers.

15) Peyton Manning: leader on and off the field

Author

Polzer, Tim

Series

Sports stars with heart

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2006]

Edition

First edition.

Physical Desc

128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

A look at the life and accomplishments of the football star.

16) Basketball's top 10 slam dunkers

Author

Rappoport, Ken

Series

Top 10 sports stars

Publisher

Enslow Publishers

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

"A collective biography of the top 10 slam dunkers, both past and present, which includes accounts of game action, career statistics, and more"--Provided by publisher.

17) Peyton Manning: a football star who cares

Author

Wilner, Barry

Series

Sports stars who care

Publisher

Enslow Publishers, Inc

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description