Young Sports Greats

Bryce Harper is a current right fielder for the Washington Nationals. The Nationals secured Harper as a first overall pick in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. Since starting his Major League Baseball career, Harper has gained national attention several times. This book explores Harper's path to greatness and focuses on his baseball career from Little League to the majors. Biographical information provides readers with insight into the life of this sports icon. Statistics, informative fact boxes, and colorful photographs supplement the main text.

Professional football runs deep in Derek Carr's genes. His older brother David is a former NFL quarterback. Today, Derek Carr is a quarterback for the Oakland Raiders. However, just like all professional athletes, Carr had to start from the beginning before he could reach greatness. This book follows Carr from his start in football during high school to his professional career in the NFL. Statistics help readers understand how Carr stands apart from other players in the league and show just why he has been deemed great. Informative fact boxes supplement the main text.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was born in Athens, Greece. The path to his professional basketball career has been markedly different than those of most other players in the NBA. This biography follows Antetokounmpo's career from his time playing for Filathlitikos in the Greek A2 Basketball League to his time playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. Statistics demonstrate how he's become one of basketball's greatest young players. Fact boxes supplement the main text, while colorful photographs help readers make textual connections.

Canadian hockey player Connor McDavid began playing the sport at just three years old. Today, he plays professionally for the Edmonton Oilers as a center. He is also captain for the team. McDavid has garnered several accolades, including the Art Ross Trophy, the Ted Lindsay Award, and the Hart Memorial Trophy. This book follows McDavid from his first time on the ice to the early years of his NHL career. Statistics show readers just why McDavid is a young sports great. Informative fact boxes provide readers with additional insight into McDavid's career.

Six-time Major League Baseball All-Star Mike Trout is no stranger to the world of professional baseball. Today, he plays as a center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels. However, just like all professional athletes, Trout got his start playing as an amateur. This biography follows Trout throughout his career, focusing on how his abilities have led to his prominence as one of baseball's greatest young players. Statistics help readers understand why Trout is so great, and informative fact boxes provide readers with additional insight into Trout's rise to fame.

Elena Delle Donne stood out from her peers very early on. During her high school basketball career, Delle Donne helped lead her team to a number of state championships, securing her a place as one of the country's top scouted female basketball players. Today, she plays as a small forward for the Washington Mystics. This biography follows Delle Donne's career and provides biographical information. Fact boxes supplement the main text to give readers additional insight into the life of this young sports great.