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Looks at two sets of basketball players who have had success working together in the NBA, including Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady of the Houston Rockets, and Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns.

A biography of New York Yankee baseball player Derek Jeter, covering his upbringing, struggle to prove himself as a shortstop, and success in the major leagues since 1996, with color photographs and a list of his 2008 records.

"Discusses the life of New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, including his childhood and minor-league career, individual highlights from his major-league career, and his championship seasons with the Yankees"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life and baseball career of Derek Jeter focusing on his work with the Turn 2 Foundation which he created.

Presents a brief biography of professional baseball player Miguel Tejada.

Eric Greitens shares his life journey from being an average kid to working to make a difference in the world's trouble spots and joining the Navy SEALS to protect the weak, and encourages readers to reflect on the power of choice and acts of courage.

"Young Derek bites off more than he can chew when he decides to enter the school talent show and try out for the basketball team"--Provided by publisher.

"Author Ross Gay spent a year writing almost-daily essays about the things, large and small, that delight him"--Provided by publisher.

When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, eleven-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Derek Jeter, discussing his family, childhood, education, success in the minor and major leagues, and other related topics.