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Books in Sports Heroes series

  • Shaquille O'Neal

    Schaefer, A. R.

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2002)
    A biography examining the personal life and basketball career of Shaquille O'Neal.
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  • Serena and Venus Williams

    Schaefer, A. R.

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2002)
    A biography tracing the lives and tennis careers of sisters Serena and Venus Williams.
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  • Brett Favre

    Nelson, Sharlene P., Ted W.

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    A biography tracing the personal life and football career of Brett Favre. Includes passing statistics.
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  • Real Heroes of Sports

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    Hardcover (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Real Heroes of Sports presents inspiring true stories showing young fans the best side of sports. From some of the bravest barrier breakers to underdogs, from athletes performing under intense pressure to those who never give up, Real Heroes of Sports serves up stories of the most heroic athletes to ever live.
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  • Ken Griffey, Jr

    A. R. Schaefer

    Library Binding (Edge Books, Sept. 15, 2002)
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  • Kobe Bryant

    A. R. Schaefer

    Library Binding (Edge Books, Jan. 16, 2002)
    A biography tracing the life and basketball career of All-Star guard, Kobe Bryant.
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  • Kevin Garnett

    Arlene Bourgeois Molzahn

    Library Binding (Edge Books, Jan. 15, 2001)
    None
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  • Sonia O'Sullivan: Great Irish Sports Stars

    Natasha Mac a'Bháird

    Paperback (The O'Brien Press, Oct. 31, 2020)
    Born in Cobh, County Cork, Sonia O'Sullivan is Ireland's best ever athlete, having won Olympic Silver and multiple World Championship gold medals, both on the track and cross country.As a child, Sonia wasn't national champion: but only because these weren't held for girls! Her first major international race was in 1990, when she finished 11th in 3,000 metres in the European Championships. Less than a year later, she took more than 5 seconds off the previous world indoor 5,000m record.It wasn't success all the way, and Sonia had some very difficult days, but she's an amazing example of what determination, hard work and natural talent can achieve: she's a real role model for girls and boys alike.This fast-paced, engaging telling of her life is aimed at young readers.
  • Mia Hamm

    Latimer, Clay

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    A biography of Mia Hamm, the record-breaking soccer player who helped the United States win a gold medal in soccer in the 1996 Olympics and the Women's World Cup in 1999.
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