Rappoport, Ken

Examines the life and career of basketball star LeBron James, discussing his upbringing, success in the NBA, and charity work.

Profiles twelve women athletes of the twentieth century including Wilma Rudolph, Nadia Comaneci, Babe Didrickson Zaharias, Gertrude Ederle, and others, and describes how they overcame gender and sometimes race discrimination and demonstrated their extraordinary skill and dedication.

Contains biographies of twelve famous athletes from a variety of sports including gymnast Kerri Strug and cycling champion Lance Armstrong.

Profiles twelve women athletes of the twentieth century including Wilma Rudolph, Nadia Comaneci, Babe Didrickson Zaharias, Gertrude Ederle, and others, and describes how they overcame gender and sometimes race discrimination and demonstrated their extraordinary skill and dedication.