Athlete Biographies
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On the Court with ... Jennifer Capriati
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Traces the life of the young woman who entered professional tennis at age thirteen and won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics.
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On the Ice with...Tara Lapinski
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Describes the life and skating career of the young woman who won a gold medal in figure skating at the 1998 Olympics.
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Greg Maddux
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Provides a fact-filled biography of Greg Maddux, covering the baseball superstar's life as a pitcher, his character as a player, and the special achievements of his career, such as winning four Cy Young Awards and six Gold Glove Awards.
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On the Field with ... Julie Foudy
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
The number one sports writer for kids presents a biography of Julie Foudy, who was a co-captain of the Gold Medal-winning U.S. women's Olympic soccer team in 1996 and played on the U.S. National Team that won the Women's World Cup in 1999.
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Lisa Leslie
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by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Since signing with the Los Angeles Sparks in 1997, Lisa Leslie has impressed WNBA fans with her shooting, rebounding, and blocking abilities. But her notable achievements go further back. In the 1996 Olympic Games, she scored 29 points in the gold medal victory over Brazil. Her Pac-10 record for scoring, rebounding, and blocking still holds, as does her University of Southern California record for blocks. Part-time fashion model, Lisa Leslie is a high-profile athlete young readers will enjoy learning more about.
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At the Plate with...Marc McGwire
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
At the start of the 1998 major league baseball season, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire hit a home run. In the games that followed, he did it again. And again. And again. And again. By the end of the season, in late September, he had done the hardest thing in baseball an earth-shattering seventy times. He didn't just break the decades-old single-season home-run record set by Roger Maris in 1961-he shattered it. And by doing so, he not only set a new benchmark for players to strive for, but also reminded people that baseball is fun, a game to be enjoyed, with heroes who play for the love of the sport, not for the love of money. In this powerful biography of the most talked-about man in baseball, Matt Christopher, the number one sports series for kids, explores the slugger's childhood days on the diamond as well as the ups and downs of his college and professional career. For more information on the Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf, please see the last pages of this book.
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On the Ice with...Mario Lemieux
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Hockey has been a part of Mario Lemieux's life since his childhood. At the age of six he was holding his own against boys four years older; by the time he was sixteen, he had captured the attention of the National Hockey league, and soon after signed on with NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. At the 2002 Olympic Winter Games he captained the Canadian hockey team, leading them in their gold medal winning performance.
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On the Court With... Hakeem Olajuwon
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
The star running back of the NFL. The All-Star center leading his team to the championship. Matt Christopher delves into the life of both of these sports stars, exploring the paths they have traveled, the hardships they have overcome, and the highs and lows of their careers. Each book contains exciting black-and-white action photos, the player's stats, and a list of his career highlights. Real-life sports action plus Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style equals a series not be missed.
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At the Plate with...Ichiro
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
After playing the sport he loved in his home country of Japan for 17 years, Ichiro left in 2000 and joined the Seattle Mariners. Would Ichiro succeed in the world's most challenging baseball league? Includes black-and-white photos and players' statistics.
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Steve Young (In the Huddle with )
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, covers the childhood experiences, college careers, rookie years, and current professional standing of this outstanding athlete. It provides exciting play-by-play action of key games and insightful information on the people and events that influenced Young's life. Photos show Young doing what he does best.
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On the Bike with...Lance Armstrong
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
A biography of the enthusiastic cyclist whose racing career was interrupted by a battle with cancer before getting back on track with a Tour de France win.
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On the Halfpipe with...Tony Hawk
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Delving into the life of skateboarding sensation Tony Hawk, this biography examines how he began skateboarding at age nine and his performance at the 1999 ESPN X Games, where he astonished viewers by performing a trick thought impossible to do. Illustrations.
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Mo Vaughn
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Reviews the life of the talented slugger Mo Vaughn.
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Albert Pujols
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Anyone who has ever had the privilege of watching Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals knows the sound of a hit. It's the sound his bat makes when it connects with the ball. It's a sound that's been heard countless times since his 2001 rookie season. That year, he took the league by storm by posting some of the most fantastic offensive stats of any rookie ever-and he's been doing the same ever since, shattering records and helping his team win games, including the 2006 World Series, with clutch hits and amazing home runs.
This biography offers an up-close look at this superstar's life and the most memorable moments of his outstanding career to date.
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Emmitt Smith
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
The star running back of the NFL. The All-Star center leading his team to the championship. Matt Christopher delves into the life of both of these sports stars, exploring the paths they have traveled, the hardships they have overcome, and the highs and lows of their careers. Each book contains exciting black-and-white action photos, the player's stats, and a list of his career highlights. Real-life sports action plus Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style equals a series not be missed.
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On the Field with...Derek Jeter
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
The number one sports writer for kids discusses the personal life and baseball career of Derek Jeter, the young man from Michigan who achieved his dream to play shortstop for the New York Yankees. Includes career highlights and player's stats.
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On the Track with...Jeff Gordon
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Matt Christopher delves into the life of Jeff Gordon, the racing sensation, and recreates his memorable moments with exciting turn-by-turn action. This fast-paced biography includes photos, Gordon's stats, and a list of his NASCAR career highlights.
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At the Plate with...Sammy Sosa
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Throughout the 1998 baseball season, two names made the headlines more than any others: Mark McGwire, the eventual home run king, and Sammy Sosa, the runner-up in a race that won the hearts of baseball fans worldwide. Yet at the end of the day, it was Sosa who walked away with the National League's MVP award, not McGwire. Why? Because Sosa had dug the dismal 1997 Chicago Cubs out of the cellar not just with his home runs, but also with his spectacular all-around play. Yet Sosa's contributions off the field, both in the States and in his native land, the Dominican Republic, are even more impressive. In this powerful biography of one of the most admired sluggers in baseball, Matt Christopher, the number one sports series for kids, traces Sosa's life from his poverty-stricken childhood-when shining shoes put food on the table-to his professional career. For more information on the Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf, please see the last pages of this book.
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In the Huddle with... John Elway
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Examines the personal life and football career of the quarterback for the Denver Broncos.
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Andre Agassi
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Matt Christopher, the #1 sports writer for kids, focuses on Andre Agassi, the controversial tennis phenomenon whose image is as hard-hitting as his playing. Real-life sports action plus the author's easy-to-read style equals a sports biography not to be missed.
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Wayne Gretzky
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Biography of Wayne Gretzky, highlighting his childhood experiences, college career, rookie years, and current professional standing.
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On the Court with ... Shaquille O'Neal
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Describes the life and career of the basketball superstar and center for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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On the Court with...Venus and Serena Williams
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Serena and Venus Williams have captured the attention of the tennis crowd. This title contains photographs, their statistics and a list of career highlights for the sisters.
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On the field with ... Alex Rodriguez
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
The 24th title in this bestselling sports series reviews the life, history and stats of baseball superstar Alexander Rodriguez. 10 photos.
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On the Mound with ... Curt Schilling
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
A biography of Curt Schilling, star pitcher with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Mia Hamm
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Women's soccer has never been more popular. At the top of the sport's list of star players is Mia Hamm. Her speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" have sparked every team she's ever played on. At the University of North Carolina, she helped the Tar Heels capture four NCAA championships. Her continually stellar performances with the United States national team led them to win two out of three Women's World Cups, first in 1991 and again in 1999. And as a member of the 1996 gold medal-winning Olympic team, she played an outstanding final game on a sprained ankle. The holder of the world record for most goals scored in a career, she is the hero of thousands of soccer fans worldwide. Readers will devour every detail of this insightful biography of the best women's soccer player in the world. Get an up-close look at this superstar athlete with Matt Christopher, the number one sports series for kids. For more information on the Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf, please turn to the last pages of this book.
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On the Field with ... Terrell Davis
by Matt Christopher
Part of the Athlete Biographies series
Superstar running back Terrell Davis helped his team, the Denver Broncos, to two consecutive Super Bowl titles, first in 1998, then again in 1999. He holds multiple records, including those for postseason rushing average, consecutive 100-yard rushing games in the postseason, and best per-game rushing average. A unanimous Pro Bowl selection for 1999 -- his third straight year of playing in that game -- Davis was also named MVP and Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press for 1999.
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