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1) Abby Wambach
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A biography of the soccer star and Olympian covers her youth in Rochester, college career, and time playing for Team USA. --Publisher
2) Lindsey Vonn
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Presents the life and career of the Olympic skier, from her childhood and early career to her Olympic gold wins and World Cup championships.
3) A'ja Wilson
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A'ja Wilson puts the "power" in power forward. This pro basketball superstar is at the top of her career, already capturing the NCAA Most Outstanding Player award as well as the WNBA MVP award. When she's not winning the highest honors of the leagues, she's practicing to achieve even higher goals and doing charitable work. Readers of this fast-paced, accessible biography will be inspired by Wilson's incredible athletic feats. They'll especially love...
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"The Greek Freak." NBA power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is called this because of his prowess on the court. His almost unnatural skills have propelled this Greek-Nigerian to the heights of professional basketball stardom. After leading the Milwaukee Bucks to the league championship in 2021 and becoming the Finals MVP, Antetokounmpo is already being called one of the all-time greats of the NBA. Readers will be fascinated about how he gained his...
5) Alex Morgan
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American soccer superstar Alex Morgan plays in the National Women's Soccer League and on the U.S. women's national team. As a striker, she's consistently a top scorer as well as racking up assists for her teammates. Morgan's exciting style of play has gained her a lot of fans, both nationally and internationally. This appealing volume gives readers an understanding of how talent and hard work helped Morgan ascend to becoming one of the all-time greats...
6) LeBron James
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LeBron James joined the NBA out of high school and was immediately one of the most exciting players in basketball. His fascinating career has been full of titles and individual awards, from the NBA's most valuable player to Olympic gold medals and even NBA titles. This superstar's career from Cleveland to Miami and back to his hometown Cavaliers has captivated sports fans, and this book chronicles the latest in King James' illustrious career. Readers...
7) Naomi Osaka
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Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka has experienced a lot of firsts. She's been ranked number-one in singles by the Women's Tennis Association and was the first Asian player to achieve that honor. Her success is not overnight, though. Born in Japan, Osaka has been training in the United States since she was three. Readers of this accessible biography will learn about Osaka's childhood, her early successes, and her mighty serve! They'll also learn...
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It's "Shotime"! Shohei Ohtani is often in the spotlight for his stellar playing in Major League Baseball (MLB). As a pitcher, designated hitter, and outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani's incredible feats have caught the eye of baseball fans everywhere. In 2021, he became the first MLB player to be named an All-Star as both a pitcher and hitter. Readers will be fascinated to learn this ballplayer's story, beginning in Japan, and his rise...
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Matthew Stafford has one of the most exciting arms in football! In his first year with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, he led his team to victory at the Super Bowl. That wasn't the start of Stafford's story, though. Readers of this accessible and appealing biography will learn about Stafford's childhood, high school and college records, and NFL career. They'll discover the dedication it takes for even skilled players to make it big. They'll especially...
10) Serena Williams
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One of the greatest athletes alive, Serena Williams has taken the tennis world by storm in her spectacular career. From singles titles and career grand slams to doubles titles with her sister Venus, Serena has dominated women's tennis and fought through injuries countless times. Whether it's her victories at Wimbledon or her home Grand Slam-the US Open-Serena has shown her versatility and style on the court. This book takes a look at her stellar career...
11) Aaron Rodgers
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A short biography about Aaron Rodgers, NFL quarterback for the Green Bay Packers.
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