Epic athletes

Epic Athletes: LeBron James is an inspiring young readers biography of the best basketball player of the modern era from celebrated sports journalist Dan Wetzel! Featuring comic-style illustrations by Setor Fiadzigbey! Whether you call him King James or simply LeBron, one thing is certain: LeBron James is THE face of the NBA. At just eighteen, and facing sky-high expectations, LeBron headed straight from high school to the pros. Cool under pressure, he went on to shatter the record books and become the most popular athlete in America. Yet nothing was ever handed to LeBron. As a kid, he had to move homes constantly, even separating from his mother for a time. But through all the adversity, he took his natural talent and combined it with hard work to set himself on a path to greatness. Filled with sports action and bold illustrations, this exciting biography tells the story of a living NBA legend.

Explores the life and career of professional football player Tom Brady.

Lionel Messi has taken the soccer world by storm. He scored the most goals in a season. He's racked up championships. There was even a statue built in his honor. Yet his success didn't come without bumps in the road. Diagnosed with a career-threatening medical condition at ten, Messi refused to give up on his dream, and went on to amass one of the greatest careers in sports history. Filled with sports action, this thrilling biography details the rise of a living soccer legend.

"The third book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--.

Follows the life of Stephen Curry, specifically his path to NBA success after growing up smaller, weaker, and less talented than his competition.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the soccer star, from her childhood in Southern California to her career on the United States women's soccer team in the World Cup and the Olympics.

Explores the life and career of professional basketball player Kevin Durant.

"The seventh book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--.

"The fifth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--.

"The ninth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--.