Books in New Wave series

A biography of WNBA star Jackie Stiles, a guard for the Portland Fire who was named Rookie of the Year in 2001.

A biography of the New England Patriots' star quarterback explains how Tom Brady gave up a career in baseball to pursue his dream of becoming a quarterback, and how, originally slated as a back-up to Drew Bledsoe, he led the Pats to a Super Bowl victory when he became the starter after Bledsoe's life-threatening injury. Simultaneous.

Presents a biography of the hard-working first baseman for the Colorado Rockies who was the National League All-Star in 2000.

Presents a biography of Derek Jeter who was teased as a boy in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for predicting he would be a great shortstop for the New York Yankees and who grew up to do precisely that

Follows the football career of Daunte Culpepper, from high school through his college days at the University of Central Florida to becoming starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.

This illustrated biography tells of Boston Red Sox AllStar shortstop Nomar Garciappara known for his dedication to the game, both on and off the field.

Presents a portrait of the NHL's first Hispanic American player who won the Calder Memorial Trophy for Rookie of the Year in 2000.

Traces the life and career of the Toronto Raptors star athlete, who also played on the U.S. Dream Team in the Oympics, from his childhood in Daytona Beach, Florida, to his troublesome friendship with cousin and former teammate Tracy McGrady. Simultaneous.

An illustrated biography of the Denver Broncos running back who is emerging as one of the all-purpose offensive powers in the National Football League.

An easy-to-read sports biography of the Minnesota Timberwolves star forward includes highlights of his trend-setting career where he became the first high-school player taken with a Top 5 pick in the draft and a contract in 1998 that led to the NBA's historic lockout.

An illustrated biography of the Seattle Mariners shortstop who is a star player both at the plate and in the infield

Provides the story of San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan who, despite having been able to join the NBA at an early age, chose to stay in school and finish his education before beginning his career as a professional basketball player.