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Books in Making of a Champion series

  • A World-class Ice Skater

    David Curtis Preston

    Paperback (Heinemann Intl Inc, June 30, 2005)
    Examines what it takes to become a champion ice skater, including skills, training, and equipment, and also looks at key figures in the sport.
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  • A Baseball All-Star

    Brendan January

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Nov. 15, 2004)
    “Even in my first year, ‘No-Nonsense’ was my nickname, I never fooled around, not even at five years old. Kids were throwing their gloves around, joking around. But I was always focused. I’d get mad if the other guys fooled around.”―Nomar Garciaparra. Nomar Garciaparra went on to become a star shortstop for the Boston Red Sox. Find out how players like Garciaparra make it to the top in baseball in this revealing book.
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  • Making of a Champion: World Boxing Champion

    Don Wood

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, Oct. 16, 2004)
    One of a series of titles which look at what people need to succeed and get to the top in a range of different sporting fields.
  • Making of a Champion: World Class Cricketer

    Andrew Langley

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, Oct. 15, 2004)
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  • A World-Class Judo Champion

    Paul Mason

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, May 15, 2004)
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  • A Football All-Pro

    Scott Ingram, William Scott Ingram

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 30, 2005)
    Looks at the sport of football, discussing the history, skills, and tactics, and highlights top players, coaches, and teams.
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  • A World-Class Swimmer

    Paul Mason

    Paperback (Heinemann Educational Books, Aug. 16, 2004)
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  • A Baseball All-Star

    Brendan January

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 30, 2005)
    Introduces the sport of baseball , and includes a brief history; describes the skills and tactics used and how to reach the highest levels; and highlights or lists some of the top players, coaches and teams.
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  • A World-Class Sprinter

    Clive Gifford

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Looks at the skills, training, and determination needed to become a champion sprinter, covering such topics as fighting fatigue, building endurance, and recovering from injuries.
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  • A World-class Boxer

    Don Wood

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Probert, Ian, Wood, Don
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  • A Basketball All-Star

    Scott Ingram

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 30, 2005)
    Ingram, William S., Ingram, Scott
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  • A Basketball All-Star

    William Scott Ingram

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Nov. 15, 2004)
    “Perfection is an impossibility but striving for perfection is not. Do the best you can. That is what counts.”―John Wooden. John Wooden coached the UCLA Bruins to ten NCAA championships during his long career. Find out what it takes to play championship basketball in this revealing book.
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