Stars of sports

"Raised in a skiing family, Mikaela Shiffrin seemed destined to be a skiing star from birth. In her very first Olympics, she became the youngest Olympic champion in her event. She would go on to compete in three more Olympic games. Learn about her journey to the Olympics, the challenges she faced, and how she has become an American Olympic skiing legend"--Provided by publisher.

At just 10 years of age, Sky Brown became the youngest professional skateboarder in the world. Instead of using a coach, she learns her tricks online. She's not afraid to take risks and push limits. After a horrific fall left her unresponsive with several skull fractures and a broken left hand and wrist, Brown is still determined to be the best skateboarder in the world!.

"James Harden was a top pick in the 2012 NBA draft, but he wasn't an instant superstar. Harden worked tirelessly to improve his skill. His dedication paid off, both for him and the ... [teams he played for.] Readers will learn how James Harden used determination and hard work to take him to the top!"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of professional basketball player Diana Taurasi, covering her childhood, career, and more.

"Coco Gauff won the Junior title at the 2018 French Open when she was just 13 years old. She is a fan-favorite on the pro-tennis circuit, going so far as to beat her idol, Venus Williams. Find out how Gauff went from initially not liking the sport to becoming a teenage tennis legend. Learn how passion, hard work, and the support of her family took her to the top"--Provided by publisher.

"Breanna Stewart is a basketball superstar! She dominated in high school. Stewart then went on to play college ball for the UConn Huskies. From there she got the opportunity to play for Team USA in the Olympics-where she scored the winning shot! Readers will learn how Breanna overcame a difficult childhood to go onto achieve her dreams"--Provided by publisher.

"Slovenian basketball star Luka Doncic's talent was obvious from an early age. He went from playing in the EuroLeague to the NBA all by the young age of 19. Readers will learn about his struggles and successes on his way to becoming a star player and the NBA Rookie of the Year!"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and career of Megan Rapinoe, professional soccer player with the National Women's Soccer League.

Looks at the life of Mallory Pugh, professional soccer player with the National Women's Soccer League.

A biography of professional football player Khalil Mack, who began playing football during his senior year of high school and who would become the defensive player of the year in 2016.