A biography of baseball player Sammy Sosa, which describes his childhood in the Dominican Republic and his years with the Chicago Cubs, including his home run race against Mark McGwire in 1998.
Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Derek Jeter, a shortstop for the New York Yankees who set American League records for runs scored (1998) and hits (1999).
A biography of Dale Earnhardt, Jr.,focusing on the development of his career as one of the top drivers on the NASCAR circuit, with information on his youth and family, including the death of his dad during the 2001 Daytona 500.
Presents a biography, in simple text with photographs, of gymnast, Carly Patterson, who won a gold medal in the all-around competition in the 2004 Olympic games in Athens and helped the United Stated win silver.
Examines the personal life and career of the San Francisco Giants baseball player who holds the record for most home runs in a season and is the first baseball player to win five MVP awards.
Tells the life story of baseball star Alex Rodriguez, describing his childhood in Florida and career highlights with such teams as the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees.
Profiles the life and career of basketball superstar LeBron James, one of the few players to move directly from high school to the professional leagues, and discusses his role in turning the Cleveland Cavaliers from a losing team to a championship contender.
A brief introduction to the life and football career of Drew Brees, describing his childhood in Texas, his accomplishments with the San Diego Chargers and the New Orleans Saints, his efforts to help his team win Super Bowl XLIV, and related topics.
