Books in Sports Championships series

Cristiano Ronaldo was born to play soccer. He has won several FIFA Player of the Year Awards and was recently named the best soccer player ever from Portugal. On the pitch he stars for Real Madrid, rival of Lionel Messis FC Barcelona. Through easy-to-follow narrative text, readers learn about his humble upbringing in Portugal and his rise to soccers elite. Full-color photos and quotes from the soccer star bring a personal touch to the story of his life. A glossary helps readers strengthen their vocabulary, while a Further Reading section encourages exploration.

Kobe Bryant is an unstoppable scorer. He can swish shots from long range or drive to the basket for a vicious dunk. Bryant once scored 81 points in a single game! He can also dish it to his teammates, rip down rebounds, or play lockdown defense. Despite all these amazing skills, one word describes him the best: champion. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has won five NBA titles since coming out of high school, and he has earned many individual awards. Author Stew Thornley highlights the all-time great career of this basketball champion.

Kobe Bryant is an unstoppable scorer. He can swish shots from long range or drive to the basket for a vicious dunk. Bryant once scored 81 points in a single game! He can also dish it to his teammates, rip down rebounds, or play lockdown defense. Despite all these amazing skills, one word describes him the best: champion. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has won five NBA titles since coming out of high school, and he has earned many individual awards. Author Stew Thornley highlights the all-time great career of this basketball champion.

The Tarheels are down by two against the Bulldogs with minutes left to go. After a series of strategic moves and a slam dunk, North Carolina becomes the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Champion for the sixth time! Its games like these that make the NCAA tournament and the Final Four round unforgettable. In this action-packed title, striving readers will learn about the rules and history of the tournament while taking in exciting facts and records. Opening narratives make readers feel like they are at the big game. Fun facts offer bonus information about the championship. Team profile sidebars highlight the most successful teams in each sport.

Bright lights shine on the court of Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals as LeBron James leads the Cavaliers against the Warriors. The game is neck-in-neck until, out of nowhere, James flies through the air to block a shot! The Cavaliers take home their first NBA Championship! In this book, readers will learn about the road to the finals and the championships beginnings amidst action-packed photos. Opening narratives make readers feel like they are at the big game. Fun facts offer bonus information about the championship. Team profile sidebars highlight the most successful teams in each sport.