Books in Great Books series

Profiles the life of the New York Yankees shortstop, from his childhood in Michigan through his first four years with the Yankees, discussing his popularity and three World Championships.

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Describes the life and career of the noted Houston Rockets basketball player, from his childhood to the present.

Book by Field, Ellyce

A young girl learns how the birthday card she makes for her father will get to him as he works on a freighter carrying coal on Lake Michigan.

Discusses the personal life and boxing career of the fighter who won an Olympic gold medal in 1992 and went on to become a professional champion

Traces the personal life and basketball career of the center who began his NBA career with the Orlando Magic in 1992

-- High-interest biographies with easy-reading text about star athletes.-- Written for the reluctant reader, these books give lively accounts of the most famous sports stars.

Describes the life and automobile racing career of Jeff Gordon, the NASCAR driver who was the Rookie of the Year in 1993, the youngest winner of the Daytona 500 in 1997, and a three-time Winston Cup champion.

Discusses the life and career of the star center for the San Antonio Spurs, who led the Spurs to their first NBA championship in 1999.

A day of exciting adventures for Raggedy Ann begins when she falls in the river and begins to float downstream. On board pages.

Follows the life of Denver Broncos star quarterback John Elway and his accomplishments on the pro football gridiron