Nagelhout, Ryan

Explores the life of David Ortiz, including his childhood in the Dominican Republic, his many accomplishments, and his career as a professional baseball player.

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Explores the life of David Ortiz, including his childhood in the Dominican Republic, his many accomplishments, and his career as a professional baseball player.

Many professional athletes begin their journey as children. Hockey players are no different. Wayne Gretzky learned to skate when he was 2½ years old! However, hard work and practice are what allow those with talent to make it to the next level. Readers are introduced to the common paths to becoming a pro hockey player, from youth leagues all the way to the NHL. Each chapter focuses on one step of the necessary training for pros, including full-color photographs and information about hockey superstars. Aspiring players can learn a lot about what it takes to excel on the ice!.

Countless young football players dream of breaking into the NFL and scoring the winning touchdown of the Super Bowl. Those on their way to the pros and those who just want to know more about athletes' journeys will appreciate an insider's look at the training and perseverance needed to make it big. Youth, high school, and college teams, the NFL Draft, and women's football are some of the topics covered in this well-researched volume. Readers will love both the appealing text as well as the action-packed color photographs of their favorite players.

"Soccer is a fast and fun sport to read about and even more fun to play! From the big saves to the even bigger goals, taking the pitch with friends is a great way to get active and have fun. In this exciting book readers will establish first concepts and literacy skills while exploring the world of soccer. Whether you want to play defense, defend the net, or score goals, soccer is a great sport to fall in love with, and full-color photographs and picture glossary helps readers learn about the sport while establishing basic literacy skills to prepare them for a lifetime of fun, both with books and a soccer ball"--Provided by the publisher.

"Basketball is the perfect sport for a young sports enthusiast to dive into. The fast-paced game makes for an exciting sport, and early readers will jump right in and experience a big game atmosphere in this exciting book. Readers learn the basics of the game such as dribbling and shooting, readers will experience the joys of sports and establish early ideas about teamwork while establishing literacy skills that will help them develop new skills with every page!"--Provided by the publisher.