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Books in Star Athletes series

  • Patrick Mahomes: NFL Sensation

    James Monson

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Patrick Mahomes: NFL Sensation takes a closer look at the life of one of the NFLs brightest stars, the son of a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke records and blew away the competition during his first year as a starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Features include a timeline, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Kylian Mbappe: World Soccer Sensation

    Todd Kortemeier

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Kylian Mbappe: World Soccer Sensation tells the story of the breakout player from the 2018 World Cup, a teenager who led France to the championship with his breathtaking speed and dynamic goal scoring ability. Features include a timeline, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Jose Altuve: Baseball Superstar

    Brian Sandalow

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Jose Altuve: Baseball Superstar tells the story of a baseball underdog whose small stature didnt keep him from winning multiple batting titles, the American League MVP Award, and the World Series with the Houston Astros. Features include a timeline, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • LeBron James: NBA Champion

    Laura K. Murray

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    LeBron James: NBA Champion examines the life and career of a player whos been in the spotlight since he was in middle school and rose out of poverty to become an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and world-famous philanthropist. Features include a timeline, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Tiger Woods: Golf Legend

    Doug Williams

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Tiger Woods: Golf Legend tells the story of the most gifted golfer of his time, a trailblazer who became the youngest Masters champion, conquered the golf world, fell from grace, but never stopped fighting his way back to the top. Features include a timeline, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Serena Williams: Tennis Icon

    Emma Huddleston

    Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Serena Williams: Tennis Icon examines the life of the most successful female tennis player of the modern era, a woman who redefined greatness on the court while balancing a career in fashion design and raising a family off it . Features include a timeline, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Patrick Mahomes: NFL Sensation

    James Monson

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Patrick Mahomes: NFL Sensation takes a closer look at one of the NFL's brightest stars, the son of a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke records and blew away competitors during his first year as a starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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  • Tom Brady: Football Superstar

    Matt Scheff

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Did you know Tom Brady wasn't chosen until the 199th pick of the 2000 NFL draft? Discover how this amazing high school and college athlete became a five-time Super Bowl champion. Created in partnership Sports Illustrated KIDS, this exciting sports biography is jam-packed with high-def, in-the-game photos and action-packed text. Perfect for beginning readers and sports fans alike.
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  • Serena Williams: Tennis Icon

    Emma Huddleston

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Aug. 1, 2019)
    "[This book] examines the life of the most successful female tennis player of the modern era, a woman who redefined greatness on the court while balancing a career in fashion design and raising a family"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Tiger Woods: Golf Legend

    Doug Williams

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Aug. 1, 2019)
    "Tiger Woods: Golf Legend tells the story of the most gifted golfer of his time, a trailblazer who became the youngest Masters champion, conquered the golf world, and fell from grace but never stopped fighting his way back to the top"--
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  • Jose Altuve: Baseball Superstar

    Brian Sandalow

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Jose Altuve: Baseball Superstar tells the story of a baseball underdog whose small stature didn't keep him from winning multiple batting titles, the American League MVP Award, and the World Series with the Houston Astros. Features include a timeline, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
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  • Sidney Crosby: Hockey Superstar

    Matt Doeden

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Did you know Sidney Crosby scored 159 goals in 55 games when he was just 9 years old? Discover how a star high school and junior hockey athlete went on to become a Stanley Cup champion!
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