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Jason and the Argonauts
Neil Smith
Hardcover (Rosen Young Adult, Jan. 1, 2015)The myth of Jason and the heroes who sailed the Argo has captivated the imagination of readers and theatergoers since the days of ancient Greece. Retold in beautiful prose in this eye-catching illustrated edition, Jasons quest to capture the Golden Fleece not only enchants a new generation of readers but also shows them the foundation for later narratives of great quests. Informative sidebars, maps, and artwork are also featured, connecting this ancient epic with its place in pop culture, the real geography of Greece and the Black Sea, and the importance Jason has had in the vision of artists for over 2,000 years.
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King Arthur
Daniel Mersey
Hardcover (Rosen Young Adult, Jan. 1, 2015)A retelling of the legend of King Arthur.
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Sinbad the Sailor
Phil Masters
Library Binding (Rosen Young Adult, Aug. 1, 2015)Recounts Sinbad's adventurous voyages that made him wealthy and famous.
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Robin Hood
Neil Smith, Peter Dennis
Library Binding (Rosen Young Adult, Jan. 1, 2015)Retells the early ballads of the famous outlaw, and explores how the legend grew, the famous names such as Friar Tuck associated with Robin Hood, and reviews the most likely candidates on who the legend is based.
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Wilma Rudolph
Thomas Streissguth
Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Aug. 7, 2006)An addition to a sports biography series describes the life and accomplishments of the first American woman to win three gold medals at the Olympic Games.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Matt Doeden
Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Aug. 1, 2010)"Think you know all there is to know about Wilt Chamberlain? Well, did you know that: *He holds the record for most rebounds in a single NBA game? *He is a member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame? *He played for the Harlem Globetrotters before joining the NBA? Wilt Chamberlain is perhaps best known as the only player in the history of the NBA to score 100 points in a single basketball game. But Chamberlain's success extends to more than a single game. In college, he led the Kansas Jayhawks to the NCAA title game and later he played with two NBA championship-winning teams. In addition to being a major force in basketball, Chamberlain loved volleyball and track and field, and he even appeared in a Hollywood movie. Learn more about the man who dominated his sport like no other in this lively biography."
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Sandy Koufax
Matt Doeden
Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Sept. 1, 2006)Presents the life and career of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and the youngest man elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Michelle Kwan
Anne E. Hill
Hardcover (Lerner Publishing Group, Aug. 1, 2004)Traces the life and accomplishments of figure skater Michelle Kwan, discussing her childhood, competitions, and many wins.
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Annika Sorenstam
Dax Riner
Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Aug. 20, 2007)A biography of Annika Sorenstam which introduces her athletic childhood in Sweden, her scholarship to the University of Arizona, and her success as a professional golfer in Europe and the U.S.
