Books in Sports MVPs series

Lindsey Vonn is one of the most decorated modern American athletes. This skier has won World Cups in all five alpine skiing disciplines, one of only six women to accomplish the feat. That hasnt come easy, though. This book explores the highs and lows of Vonns career, from Olympic triumphs to major injuries that have taken championships and accomplishments away. Through it all, Vonn has shown herself as an American hero on the slopes, tackling all areas of skiing and proving herself a champion many times over.

One of the greatest athletes alive, Serena Williams has taken the tennis world by storm in her spectacular career. From singles titles and career grand slams to doubles titles with her sister Venus, Serena has dominated womens tennis and fought through injuries countless times. Whether its her victories at Wimbledon or her home Grand Slam, the US Open, Serena has shown her versatility and style on the court. This book takes a look at her stellar career and all the trophies shes acquired with her big wins.

Football megastar Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to five Super Bowl victories as of 2017, and he earned four MVP titles along the way. He's been called one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. This engrossing book illustrates how Brady got to the top of his sport. Exciting game plays and interesting details, such as his workout routines, health regimen, and charitable efforts, reveal how he performs on the field and in his everyday life. High-action photographs, a timeline, fact sheet, and engaging text round out this accessible biography of a living football legend.

The Nutley Velodrome will present a complete history of cycling in northern New Jersey, featuring the Nutley Velodrome, the site of the final chapter of the golden age of cycling in the United States. The book seeks to shed light on a lost history of professional cycling, which had been a major spectator sport during the early decades of the 20th century. As such, it examines the culture and noteworthy figures of this period in northern New Jersey. The story of the Nutley Velodrome is that it is the final chapter in cycling's golden era. It is, quite literally, where and when the golden age came to an end. It is a lost" history, which is why the story needs to be told."

Fans of LeBron James will love this captivating book. They'll learn how James has been a basketball star nearly his whole life. Sports Illustrated featured him on their cover when he was just 17 years old, and he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers right out of high school. James has had a stellar career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat and he helped the Cavaliers finally bring a championship to Cleveland in 2016. James has also become known for his social activism. This book features full-color photographs, a fact sheet, and a timeline of his accomplishments.

Kids sports activty book with dots! Preschoolers and Toddlers will have lots of "do a dot activity" book fun with soccer, football, basketball and more in this do a dot activity book. This sports coloring book is designed for dot markers, bingo daubers, dab markers and mini dot markers. There are dots on every design of this do a dot art activity book! It works best with a combination of mini and regular dot markers. - Over 24 Dot Marker sports coloring pages - Bound Coloring Book: No loose papers - Fun for Preschoolers and Toddler sports fans - 8.5” x 11” Pages perfect for little hands - Works great with dauber dawgs markers, dab o ink markers, dab and dot markers, doodle hogs, crazy dot markers, do a dot art markers, dab markers and more! Discover baseball, football, soccer, golf and more in this do a dot art activity book.

On the eve of game four of the 1926 World Series, Ruth heard that a young New Jersey boy, Johnny Sylvester, was laid up with a deadly illness. Ruth autographed a ball for Johnny, inscribing it, I'll knock a homer for you in Wednesday's game-Babe Ruth." The rest was history. Ruth delivered on his promise, and Johnny made a miraculous recovery. In Babe & the Kid, author Charlie Poekel traces the story behind the sensational headlines. Picking up in the aftermath of Ruth's incredible feat, he follows Johnny's remarkable life story."

In the style and format of our alphabet books comes "H is for Horse: An Equestrian Alphabet". From basics such as mucking out the stall and how to judge a horse's qualities to historical facts on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Mike Ulmer relays the fun and fundamentals of the world of horses. Lush, detailed paintings by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, whose work "School Library Journal" has described as 'luminous,' capture the beauty and magnificence of these creatures.

Long Beach has produced some of California's best teams and players, from the NCAA success of Long Beach State to the CIF dominance of Long Beach Poly. Starting with the early hoop dreams of the 1900s, lace up your kicks, step in the gym and prepare for an unforgettable lesson in California basketball history. Explore the city's most celebrated athletes and teams, including local pioneers of women's basketball, who found an early home on the city's hardcourts. Complete with exclusive photos and interviews, authors Mike Guardabascio and Chris Trevino give a play-by-play of the sport's illustrious past in the city of Long Beach.

Bryce Harper has been a baseball star since he was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated when he was 16 years old; the Washington Nationals drafted him at age 17. A focused, dedicated player, Harper has won numerous awards and has helped make the Nationals a relevant team, leading them to the playoffs several times. In simple language, this inspiring biography focuses on his unusual fast track to the major leagues, and discusses his interests and charity work. This book features full-color photographs, a fact sheet, and a timeline of his accomplishments.

Star athletes are not made overnight. They work hard to develop their game and persevere to get to the top. Few exemplify this combination of skill and determination as Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers quarterback. From underdog to starter to Super Bowl and League MVP, this biography takes readers along Rodgers' journey from all-around high school athlete, through college success, to becoming arguably the greatest quarterback in the game today. Action-packed images and testimony about Rodgers from coaches and others close to him further illuminate the story of the one of the most uniquely talented NFL players.