Savage, Jeff

Presents a biography of the St. Louis Cardinal slugger who broke Roger Maris' single-season home run record in 1998.

Traces the basketball career of Vince Carter, former North Carolina University basketball star and Toronto Raptor superstar known for his ability as a slam-dunk artist.

Provides brief descriptions of various jobs connected with professional sports, including athlete, coach, official, marketing, and team management.

A biography of baseball player Sammy Sosa, which describes his childhood in the Dominican Republic and his years with the Chicago Cubs, including his home run race against Mark McGwire in 1998.

An introduction to the life of Oscar De La Hoya, the Mexican American boxer who rose from a life of poverty to become a world-famous athlete.

A biography of Dale Earnhardt, Jr.,focusing on the development of his career as one of the top drivers on the NASCAR circuit, with information on his youth and family, including the death of his dad during the 2001 Daytona 500.

Presents a biography, in simple text with photographs, of gymnast, Carly Patterson, who won a gold medal in the all-around competition in the 2004 Olympic games in Athens and helped the United Stated win silver.

Examines the personal life and career of the San Francisco Giants baseball player who holds the record for most home runs in a season and is the first baseball player to win five MVP awards.

Profiles ten of the greatest women in the history of sports, including Wilma Rudolph, Mia Hamm, and Julie Krone.

The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, California in 1848 drew people from all walks of life to cross the country in search of fortune.