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Books in Pro Sports Superstars series

  • John Elway

    Bob Temple

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 1999)
    A brief biography of the quarterback who led the Denver Broncos to two consecutive Superbowl victories.
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  • Mia Hamm

    Carl Emerson

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, July 1, 2000)
    A biography of the soccer player traces Hamm's early interest and potential, her years on University of North Carolina's championship team, and her high-profile career on the United States Olympic team.
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  • Dale Earnhardt

    A. Rose McHugh

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Describes "The Intimidator's" early interest in racing in Kannapolis, North Carolina, his success as Rookie of the Year, and accomplishments as a race car driver and father of four children.
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  • Andre Agassi

    Richard Rambeck

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, July 1, 1996)
    Relates how this tennis player won Grand Slam events only after realizing that talent alone was not enough and that he needed a new coach.
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  • Mark McGwire

    Bob Temple

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 1999)
    A brief biography of the Cardinals' first baseman who broke Roger Maris's home run record by hitting 70 homers in 1998.
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  • Laila Ali

    Geoffrey M. Horn

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Hi-Lo Must reads, Dec. 15, 2005)
    This high-interest/low reading level series gives readers an exciting, close-up look at some of today's hottest sports stars, taking readers behind the headlines to reveal not only the early lives and inspirations, but the hard work and determination that got these young stars where they are today.
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  • Baseball Superstars

    Mike Herbert

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1986)
    Depicts the careers of twenty-five outstanding professional baseball players including Pete Rose, Dave Winfield, Fernando Valenzuela, and Darryl Strawberry
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  • Martina Hingis

    Richard Rambeck

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 1998)
    A brief look at the tennis career of the young woman who won three of the four Grand Slam tournaments in 1997
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  • Wayne Gretzky

    Richard Rambeck

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, July 1, 1996)
    Narrates a series of wins by the hockey champion who was named NHL's Most Valuable Player every year from 1980 to 1987 and who was dubbed "The Great One"
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  • Jeff Gordon

    Anthony B. Cain

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Presents a brief biography and summary of the accomplishments of NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon
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  • Sammy Sosa

    Gabriel Flynn

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, July 1, 2000)
    A biography of Chicago Cubs power hitter Sammy Sosa chronicles his life from his poor childhood in the Dominican Republic to the home run record-breaking 1998 season and his third All-Star game in 1999.
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  • Jennifer Capriati

    James R. Rothaus

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, June 1, 1991)
    A biography of the exciting tennis player who, in 1990, became the youngest player ever to reach the final in a women's tennis tournament
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