athletes

"Examines issues related to performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the history of steroids, their effects on the body, the laws and policies surrounding them, and their impact on society"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles on the controversial topic of role models and debates the issue of placing athletes in a position where they become heroes to millions of youngsters and teens in spite of their sometimes questionable character.

A biography of Babe Didrikson, who broke records in golf, track and field, and other sports, at a time when there were few opportunities for female athletes.

This book presents multiple points of view on what kinds of restrictions and punishments athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs should face and whether the federal government should get involved in punishments for professional athletes.

Examines the importance of nutrition for athletes and discusses the four main categories of physiological health.

A brief biography of professional baseball player Christian Yelich, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers.

"A biography of William "Dummy" Hoy, who pursued his love of baseball and became the first deaf player to have a long career in the Major Leagues, where he accumulated records and top-ranking statistics. Includes an afterword, author's sources, and historical photograph"--Provided by publisher.

"Rock and Eddie, best friends and teammates, were poised to make history as the first ever bass fishing state champions at Polk High School. With their eyes on first place, the pair spent countless hours perfecting their fishing skills during the summer. The Polk High Panthers, led by the local phenom, Desmond Ward, also had their sights set on the state championship. A fan favorite, Desmond had already accepted a full-ride scholarship at Texas A&M. His passing records ranked him at the top of the greatest players to come from Texas. Rock wasn't interested in Desmond, his scholarship, or his record: he despised him. Rock loved and studied the game of football, but he wasn't a skilled or competent player. Bass fishing was another story; his time to shine was this year. When a freek accident derails Rock's plans, Polk High's dream of snagging a coveted title unravels. Rock is placed in an impossible situation"--Back cover.

"How do you pick extreme sports GOATs? Is it snowboarder Chloe Kim or skateboarder Tony Hawk? Or maybe it's BMX legend Dave Mirra. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of extreme sports and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"--Provided by publisher.