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On the Mound with...Greg Maddux: On the Mound with...
Par Matthew F Christopher. 1997
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.Jackie Robinson (Legends in Sports): Legends in Sports
Par Matt Christopher. 2006
On the Field with… Terrell Davis
Par Matthew F Christopher. 2000
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.Muhammad Ali: Legends in Sports (Matt Christopher)
Par Matthew F Christopher. 2005
Mention the name Muhammad Ali and people the world over will know exactly who you're talking about. The former heavyweight…
champion is one of the most recognized and beloved sports figures of the past century. In the ring, he made an impact with his powerful fists and lightning quick feet. Outside the ring, he earned a reputation as a good-natured, free-spoken personality who liked to make up poems about how he planned to beat his next opponent. Yet Muhammad Ali was much more than a boxer and a braggart. He emerged during the tumultuous 60s as a man with strong spiritual convictions and an unwavering belief in the importance of the Civil Rights movement. Today he continues to support charitable causes and peace efforts even as he fights a new and more daunting opponent-a debilitating syndrome that has impaired his speech and motor control. Though he can no longer ``dance like a butterfly'' or ``sting like a bee,'' to sports lovers everywhere, he is still ``the greatest. '' Get to know a true legend.At the Plate with... Sammy Sosa
Par Matthew F Christopher. 1999
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.On the Field with…Derek Jeter (Sports Bio Bookshelf)
Par Matthew F Christopher. 2000
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. Illustrations.In the Goal With…Briana Scurry (Sports Bio Bookshelf)
Par Matthew F Christopher. 2000
On July 10, 1999, at the end of 90 minutes of regulation play plus two 15 minute overtime periods, Briana…
Scurry faced the greatest challenge of her soccer career. As goalkeeper for the U. S. Women's national team, she would be squaring off against China's best five penalty kickers in a shootout that would determine the winners of the 1999 Women's World Cup. The pressure was enormous -- but Briana Scurry thrives on pressure, which is one reason she's been called the best goalkeeper in the world. Since 1994, she has proven again and again that when the heat's on, she'll stay cool. And that's just what she did that steamy July day . . .Great Moments in Baseball History
Par Matt Christopher. 1996
Capturing the suspense and play-by-play action of nine major league plays and the personalities of the athletes that made them,…
a fan's treasury includes Willie May's 1954 World Series catch and Jim Abbott's no-hitter.Jessica Ennis-Hill: Dream to Win:
Par Roy Apps, Chris King. 2012
After injury prevented her from competing in the 2008 Olympic Games, Jessica Ennis fought back to become the 2012 Olympic…
gold medal winner in the heptathlon. Read her story from her childhood years right up to when she crossed the finish line in her final event in London, 2012. It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short, inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes and sport personalities, each dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition.This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. We believe this title will be of interest to readers aged 7+ and to older readers who struggle with reading. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.David Beckham: EDGE - Dream to Win
Par Roy Apps, Chris King. 2008
Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? David had a dream -- to play for Manchester United.This is…
the story of David's early years and his break through into Manchester United's first team.This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. We believe this title will be of interest to readers aged 7+ and to older readers who struggle with reading. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.The New York Yankees: Legendary Sports Teams
Par Matthew F Christopher. 2008
The New York Yankees played their first game in the American League in 1903. Since then they have become the…
best team in baseball, bar none. Now this action-packed and fact-filled volume brings the Yankee's great history to life. From Babe Ruth's called shot and Lou Gehrig's tearful farewell speech, to Reggie Jackson's three hits on three pitches and Derek Jeter's game-saving catches, classic moments are recounted with such vivid description that readers will swear they can smell the popcorn and hear the crack of the bat. The book includes team records and post-season results from 1903 to 2006, as well as lists of Yankees inducted into the Hall of Famers and photos of the most memorable plays and people in Yankee history. For New York fans and people who just like to know everything about baseball, this is a must-read!On the Field with... Julie Foudy
Par Matthew F Christopher. 2000
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. Photos.Ellie Simmonds: Dream to Win
Par Roy Apps, Chris King. 2013
Ellie, or Eleanor, Simmonds, is a swimming legend - and she's only sixteen years old - a multi-Paralympic champion. Read…
her story from her childhood up to when she crossed the finish line at the London 2012 Paralympics.It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short, inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes and sport personalities, each dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition.This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of booksto get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.On the Field with...Peyton and Eli Manning (Matt Christopher)
Par Matt Christopher, Stephanie Peters. 2008
No other family has conquered football like the Manning's. It all started with the dad, Archie, a former pro quarterback…
who taught his sons Peyton and Eli to play football. Now, as the brothers have both grown into pro quarterbacks', they're creating a legacy of their own, starting with two stunning Super Bowl wins. This exciting Matt Christopher biography gives readers the story behind this famous football family, as well as thrilling recaps of some of the most awesome games in NFL history.Andy Murray: EDGE - Dream to Win
Par Roy Apps, Chris King. 2009
Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? Andy had a dream -- to be the number one tennis…
player.This is the story of Andy's early years and his break through into the top ten ranking.This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. We believe this title will be of interest to readers aged 7+ and to older readers who struggle with reading. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.Lewis Hamilton: EDGE - Dream to Win
Par Roy Apps, Chris King. 2008
Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? Lewis had a dream -- to be a Formula 1 racing…
driver. This is the story of Lewis's early years and his break through into top-level motorsports.This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. We believe this title will be of interest to readers aged 7+ and to older readers who struggle with reading. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.Dream to Win: Mo Farah
Par Roy Apps, Chris King. 2013
Mo Farah is the UK's most successful distance runner - and double gold-medalist at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read…
his story, from his childhood in Somalia up to when he crossed the finish line at London 2012.It takes blood, sweat and tears to get to the top of any sport, and these short, inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes and sport personalities, each dramatic story brings to life the skill, determination and luck needed to break through into top level competition. Suitable for readers aged 7+, this title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children can't put down.Wayne Rooney: EDGE - Dream to Win
Par Roy Apps, Chris King. 2010
Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? Wayne had a dream -- to be a world-class football player.This…
is the story of Wayne's early years and his break through into the England football team.This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. We believe this title will be of interest to readers aged 7+ and to older readers who struggle with reading. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.Summerall
Par Pat Summerall. 2006
For more than three decades, countless millions of sports fans have welcomed him into their living rooms. Now, broadcasting legend…
Pat Summerall is granting you more intimate access into his extraordinary life. This is the voice of Pat Summerall as you've never heard it before. Personal. Revealing. And willing to share with you equally his career victories and private defeats. Here, Summerall calls the plays of his own life story. It is a story of sports, celebrity, and alcoholism. But, ultimately, the story that Pat Summerall shares from his life is one of spiritual healing and redemptive faith.Behind the Desk with... Matt Christopher: The #1 Sportswriter for Kids
Par Dale Christopher. 2004
In 1954, Matt Christopher wrote and published The Lucky Baseball Bat and has since published more than one hundred twenty…
novels, making him the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for children ever. With over 6 million copies sold, Matt's books have a permanent place in the hearts of young sports fans. Throughout 2004, we celebrate 50 years with Matt Christopher's own commemorative biography written by his son, Dale, in the tradition of the Matt Christopher Biography Bookshelf, with exclusive photos, original letters, and memorabilia.