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Thrills and Dangers in the World of High-Risk Sports
As fast-paced as a freefall from a roaring airplane, as thrilling as a towering jump off a ski slope, Being Extreme is a fascinating examination of th...
The Musical Life of Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy โDukeโ Ellington was one of jazzโs greatest innovators. Join Bill Gutman as he explores the fascinating life of this legend from ...
A Biography
BACK ON THE BIKE LANCE ARMSTRONG is the premier cyclist in sports history. But the road to victory has not been smooth, which makes his story all the ...
Superstar Center
Highlights the life and career of Nigerian basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon....
Describes the ancient Japanese art and sport of sumo including the rules, preparation, techniques, and importance to the wrestler. Includes a glossary...
Super Guard
Kino lives on a farm on the side of a mountain in Japan. His friend, Jiya, lives in a fishing village below. Everyone, including Kino and Jiya, has he...
Graves' disease almost cost Gail Devers her feet, but she recovered and sprinted to inspiring victories in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games....
In January 2000, shortly after the New York Jets ended their '99 season, their coach, Bill Parcells, retired. By then he had won 149 games, lost 106, ...
Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen
A dual biography of two star players for the Chicago Bulls, describing their separate basketball careers and how they have performed as teammates....
The Do-everything Superstar
Looks at the career of this basketball star who, in spite of playing in the shadow of Michael Jordan, has become one of the greatest all-around perfor...
Center of Attention
Describes the life of basketball player Alonzo Mourning, from his childhood in Virginia through his college years at Georgetown University to his prof...
The Fastest Woman in the World
Race for the record! At the Sydney Games, Marion Jones strove to become the first person ever to win five gold medals in track and field at a single O...
Hero on and Off Court
Examines Magic Johnson's career as a record-breaking champion with the L.A. Lakers and discusses his fight against AIDS....
The Incredible Rise of the NBA's Most Unlikely Superstar
Who would have thought that an Asian American who majored in economics at Harvard would become the NBAโs most talked about star? While the story see...
Golf's Shining Young Star
A biography of the youngest golfer to win the Masters Tournament, from his childhood in California to his development as one of the most highly recogn...
Queen of the Ice
With emphasis on education, hard work, and sportsmanship, these biographies offer readers fascinating insights into the childhood, career, and persona...
Presents the life and career of basketball great, David Robinson, also known as "The Admiral" for his ability to take command of a game....
Basketball's High Flier
Covers the basketball career of the forward for the Detroit Pistons who was also a star player at Duke University....
Explains in detail how to care for hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits by providing an environment and diet similar to the ones they would enjoy in nat...
To the Extreme!
A guide to skateboarding featuring the history of the sport and information on equipment, clothing, fitness and safety tips....
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge burst onto the baseball scene in 2017 like a shooting star of the first magnitude. Standing six feet, seven in...
The Excitement and Daring of Individual Action Sports- Snowboarding, Skateboarding, BMX Biking, In-line Skating
Seventy million people watch extreme sports on ESPNUs X-Games. This volume includes interviews with top athletes in the world of extreme sports includ...
How to Choose Your New Best Friend
Pet Friends books are a practical way for children and their parents to learn about all types of pets, what makes them special, and what you'd rather ...
A biography of the basketball superstar that includes information about his return to the Chicago Bulls....
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Basketball Sensation
The story of basketball's superstar center Shaquille O'Neal....
The Story of America's Game
John Madden shares his knowledge and love of football, "America's game"....
The Grand Slam Williams Sisters
Provides an up-close look at these talented and celebrated tennis stars who rose to fame so quickly due to their amazing skills and determination to b...
Baseball's Iron Man
Covers the life of the Baltimore Orioles star shortstop, from his childhood in a baseball family to his own successful career, including his breaking ...
It's been called "The Shot Heard Round the World," the miracle home run hit by Bobby Thomson that won the National League pennant for the Giants -- an...
Leader of the Pack
This biography offers the inside story of record-breaking quarterback Brett Favre--a man who has overcome difficult obstacles to lead the Green Bay Pa...
Master on the Mound
NFL Passing Wizard
Covers the personal life and football career of the quarterback who played at Brigham Young University and with the San Francisco 49ers and was named ...
Amazing Mets and Super Jets
Sports fans in New York will always remember the incredible events of 1969. It was the year that two of the cityโs underdog teams would rise above a...
Super Quarterback
This biography of the Dallas Cowboys' quarterback traces his life & times, from his childhood in California, through his college football days, to his...
The History of the Home Run from Babe Ruth to Barry Bonds
Veteran sports writer Bill Gutman not only chronicles the evolution of the home run, but also deescribes what constitutes a hitter ball park, how the ...
Profiles six outstanding hockey players: Stan Mikita, Bobby Clarke, Ken Dryden, Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, and Denis Potvin....
Start Right and Play Well
Describes the history and current teams, leagues, and championships of field hockey and provides instruction on how to play the game....
Gives information on equipment, positions, and basic skills for the game of roller hockey....
Wizard with a Puck
A biography of Mario Lemieux, detailing his career as a hockey superstar with the Pittsburgh Penguins....