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Books in Sports Biographies series

  • Chloe Kim

    Elizabeth Raum

    Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2017)
    "A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on US pro snowboarder Chloe Kim. Describes her childhood, when she started riding a snowboard, and how [s]he got to be one of the youngest pro halfpipe and slopestyle snowboarders. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--]cProvided by publisher.
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  • Travis Pastrana: Motocross Champion

    Ian F. Mahaney

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Presents the life and accomplishments of one of the most successful motocross champions of all time.
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  • Aaron Judge

    Allan Morey

    Library Binding (Amicus, Aug. 1, 2019)
    "A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Describes his childhood, when he started playing baseball, and how he got to be a power hitter in the MLB. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--
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  • Cal Ripken Jr.

    Richard Rambeck

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 1992)
    A biography of record-setting shortstop, Cal Ripken, Jr.
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  • Dave Mirra: BMX Superstar

    Aaron Rosenberg

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Extreme sports have become some of the most popular sports among young people and they have begun to create their own superstars. Dave Mirra is one such star. This biography gives readers an intimate look at the master of BMX's rise to fame.
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  • Harriet Tubman

    Jehan Jones-Radgowski

    Paperback (Pebble, Jan. 1, 2020)
    How much do you know about Harriet Tubman? Find out the facts you need to know about this conductor on the Underground Railroad. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.
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  • J. J. Watt

    Elizabeth Raum

    Library Binding (Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink, July 1, 2017)
    A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lebron James. Describes his childhood, when he started playing basketball, and how he got to be an NBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites
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  • Cammi Granato: Hockey Pioneer

    Thom Loverro

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, June 1, 2000)
    A biography of the American who was captain of the first Olympic gold medal-winning women's hockey team.
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  • Kirby Puckett : Sports Superstars Series

    Richard Rambeck

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 1992)
    A career biography of Minnesota Twin, Kirby Puckett, one of the best hitters in baseball
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  • John F. Kennedy, Jr.

    Elaine Landai

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press, Oct. 1, 2000)
    From his toddler years in the White House to his later successes in the publishing industry, this illustrated biography provides an intimate look at the short-lived life of this famous American figure.
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  • Julie Foudy: Soccer Superstar

    Jeff Savage

    Paperback (Lerner Pub Group, March 1, 1999)
    A biography of the young woman from southern California who starred at Stanford University and was a co-captain of the gold medal winning U.S. women's Olympic soccer team in 1996
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  • Susan B. Anthony: Fighter for Freedom and Equalilty

    Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Craig Orback

    Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    When Susan B. Anthony was born, not all Americans had the same freedoms. Find out how she fought to win equal rights for all women and men.
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