The World's Greatest Athletes
They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Written by top national sportswriters, the volumes in this series feature outstanding male and female performers from traditional sports as well as the action sports kids love. Whether the subjects are veteran superstars or up-and-coming phenoms, these books describe their life stories, the secrets of their success, and their greatest moments. Young readers looking for inspiration will find it in every book.
Michelle Wie might get all the headlines in women's golf, but Annika Sorenstam seems to get all the trophies! Sometimes called the 'Tiger Woods of women's golf,' this Swedish superstar has… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 6.7
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The world's most famous soccer player gets his kicks in . . . Los Angeles? Learn how David Beckham came to thrill the world with his famous free kicks. More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 5.6
- Copyright 2008
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
A winner on and off the court, Dwyane Wade has combined his amazing hoops skills with powerful determination to become an NBA superstar. More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 6.1
- Copyright 2008
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The National Hockey League was in trouble after a strike cancelled the 2004 season. Fans were looking for new heroes--and along came Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby! These two athletes… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 5.7
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Garnett leaped right from high school to the NBA--and into the ranks of the league's top players. He's one of the few NBA players who's as talented at scoring and rebounding as he is at… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 6.0
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
In 2006, LaDainian Tomlinson broke an NFL scoring record that had stood for nearly 50 years! What will the man they call 'LT' do for an encore? More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 5.5
- Copyright 2008
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
The Women's National Basketball Association celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2005. From early stars like Lisa Leslie and Cynthia Cooper to today's hotshots like Sue Bird and Tamika… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 6.8
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
In recent years, the United States has become one of the top-ten soccer nations in the world. A big reason for their success is the play of high-scoring striker Landon Donovan. Meet this… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 6.0
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
LeBron James can really jump. First, he leaped from high school into the NBA. Since then, he has soared above the competition, becoming a record-setting superstar. Check out LeBron's amazing… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 5.6
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane . . . it's a bike? If there's a bike flying overhead, bike-stunt and BMX superstar Mat Hoffman is probably behind the handlebars. Go flying with More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 5.9
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Time to look into the mind of football's most powerful passer. Peyton Manning has been setting records since he was in high school. This book takes you inside the huddle and behind the scenes More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 6.2
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
He's not even 30, and Roger Federer already owns a place among the all-time greats in tennis. Follow his rapid rise from Swiss teen star to international icon. More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 5.4
- Copyright 2008
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5