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Kobe: The Story of the NBA's Rising Young Star Kobe Bryant
Joe Layden
Mass Market Paperback (HarperTorch, Sept. 9, 1998)Meet Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers' young basketball prodigy and the heir apparent to the great Michael Jordan himself. Here, for the first time, is the whole story of this incredible athlete--how he became the great person and incredible gifted, driven player he is today. Follow Kobe's life from growing up as the son of an NBA player through his decision to turn pro at 17, his rookie season, the All-Star Game, and his amazing second year in the pros.A must for every fan, Kobe includes eight pages of color photos, personal stats, and the rising star's career records.
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NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Champions
Joe Layden
Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Feb. 1, 1997)Looks at some of the winners of the NBA Slam-Dunk Championships, explains the rules of the contest, and talks about the origins of slam-dunking
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Rising Stars of the NBA: Profiles and Fun Facts About 9 Young NBA Stars!
Joe Layden
Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Feb. 1, 1997)Offers profiles of Vin Baker, Grant Hill, Allan Houston, Juwan Howard, Antonio McDyess, Bryant Reeves, Joe Smith, Jerry Stackhouse, and Damon Stoudamire
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All About Apolo
Joe Layden
Paperback (Aladdin, Aug. 1, 2002)OLYMPIC SPEED-SKATING SENSATION... TEENAGE HEARTTHROB...AMERICAN HERO Get the inside story on Apolo Anton Ohno in this fully authorized scrapbook, featuring never-before-seen photos from Apolo's own family album!
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Superstars of USA Womens Gymnastics
Joe Layden
Paperback (Aladdin, Aug. 1, 2000)Introduces women's gymnastics as an Olympic sport, profiles the leading players expected to be part of the United States team in 2000 and leading competitors of the past, and recounts the American experience at the 1996 Games.
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Nba: 8 X 10 #01: Rising Stars: Profiles Of The Up And Coming Stars
Joe Layden
Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Feb. 1, 2000)With exciting facts about history-making teams and people,as well as stunning photographs, these books are designed for reluctant readers.
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Kobe: the Story of the Nba's Rising Young Star
Joe Layden
Paperback (HARPER, March 15, 1998)The untold story of Kobe Bryant before the fame, his desiring will to be the best! Great read, quality book!
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Nba Hot Shots
Joe Layden
Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Feb. 1, 1999)A simple text combines with action-packed, authentic NBA photos to introduce young readers to today's most popular basketball stars, including Kobe Bryant, Glenn Rice, Allen Iversen, John Starks, Stephon Marbury, Damon Stoudamire, and others. Original.
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Superstars of USA Womens Soccer
Joe Layden
Paperback (Aladdin, Aug. 1, 2000)Describes the development of Olympic women's soccer and profiles the leading players expected to be part of the United States team in 2000.
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Superstars of USA Womens Basketball
Joe Layden
Paperback (Aladdin, Aug. 1, 2000)Describes the development of Olympic women's basketball, profiles the leading players expected to be part of the United States team in 2000, and recounts the American experience at the 1996 Games.
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Home Run Heroes!: Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa
Joe Layden
Library Binding (Rebound by Sagebrush, Dec. 16, 1998)Book by Layden, Joe
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Summer
Joe Layden
Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Jan. 1, 1948)Extreme sports athletes have gone mainstream, and are widely recognized through exposure on ESPN's X-Games, the Gravity Games, and the Warp Tour.This book is about the top extreme sports stars of the summer. From four-time world champion surfer Lisa Anderson to Motocross legend Carey Hart. Readers will get all the bio info, quotes, facts, and trivia about their favorite extreme sports superstars.
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