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  • Tom Brady

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Presents the life and career of Tom Brady, from his early career in college football to his rise as the star quarterback for the New England Patriots.
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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."

  • 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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  • Yao Ming

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Aug. 1, 2009)
    A look at the life and career of this famous Chinese basketball player who made it big in the NBA.
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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.

  • Lou Gehrig

    Kevin Viola

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Oct. 1, 2004)
    Traces the life of the New York Yankee legend, Lou Gehrig and describes his baseball accomplishments.
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  • Wayne Gretzky

    Matt Doeden

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Sept. 1, 2007)
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  • Doug Flutie

    Matt Doeden

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Aug. 20, 2007)
    Presents the life and accomplishments of the football player who made the first NFL dropkick in sixty-four years.

  • Doug Flutie

    Matt Doeden

    Paperback (Lernerclassroom, Sept. 1, 2007)
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  • Barry Bonds

    Ross Bernstein

    Paperback (Barnes & Noble, April 30, 2004)
    Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
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