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Books in Heroes and Legends series

  • Jim Thorpe

    Carrie Golus

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Aug. 20, 2007)
    Presents the life and accomplishments of the Native American athlete who excelled in football, baseball, and track and field, and who has been called the greatest athlete of the twentieth century.
  • Lou Gehrig

    Kevin Viola

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Traces the life of the New York Yankee legend, Lou Gehrig and describes his baseball accomplishments.
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  • Hank Aaron

    Serena Kappes

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2005)
    Details the life of Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, the first person to break Babe Ruth's career record of 714 home runs.
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  • Sasha Cohen

    Anne E. Hill

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Aug. 20, 2007)
    An addition to a sports series presents the life and accomplishments of the figure skater who won a gold medal at the 2006 U.S. National Championships and continues to be a star in the field of figure skating.
  • Mickey Mantle

    John Marlin

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Traces the life and accomplishments of the New York Yankee known for his hitting ability.
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  • Peyton Manning

    Matt Doeden

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Sept. 1, 2007)
    From an early age, Peyton Manning loved the mental challenge of playing quarterback. He is known for his extraordinary understanding of the game and his tireless work ethic. As the star of the Indianapolis Colts, he is on track to break career records set by history's greatest quarterbacks. Even so, he is a team player, and he achieved his greatest victory when he led the Colts to a Super Bowl championship in 2007. Find out how this football heir is proving himself as the NFL's next legend.
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  • Tim Duncan

    Sean Adams

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Traces the life and accomplishments of basketball player Tim Duncan.
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  • Heroes of the Trojan War

    Si Sheppard, Jose Daniel Cabrera Pena, Rocio Espin Pinar

    Library Binding (Rosen Young Adult, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Tells the story of the famous mythological conflict and details the actions of its heroes, military strategies, and hand-to-hand battles.
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  • Hank Aaron

    Serena Kappes

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2006)
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  • Tiger Woods

    Matt Doeden

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Think you know all there is to know about Tiger Woods? Tiger Woods was a child prodigy when it came to golf. Read all about Tiger's rise in the golf world, from his birth to going pro.
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  • Tony Dungy

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Examines the life and career of Tony Dungy, discussing hisyouth and education, college football experiences, and success as a coach with the National Football League.
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  • Ichiro Suzuki

    David S. Leigh

    Library Binding (21st Century, Nov. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the life and accomplishements of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese position player to make it into the American major leagues.
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