Savage, Jeff

Text and accompanying photographs present a biography of the young Japanese-American skater who won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics.

An introduction to the sport of strength training, with and without weights, including its history, equipment, techniques, and variations.

A short biography of U.S. soccer player Freddy Adu, the youngest athlete in professional team sports in more than one hundred years, and discusses his childhood in Tema, Ghana, and his experiences playing in Major League Soccer.

A short biography of major league baseball player David Ortiz describing his childhood in the Dominican Republic, his education, and making it in the big leagues.

An intoduction to the history, equipment, and techniques of in-line skating.

Provides an overview of the history and development of go-karts, their main features, and go-kart competitions.

Explores the life and career of martial artist Tito Ortiz, discussing his childhood, involvement with drugs and gangs, becoming a junior college state wrestling champion, and success as a UFC superstar.

An exploration of the life and career of Brock Lesnar, covering his childhood on a farm, success as a wrestler and mixed martial artist, attempt to play professional football, and more.

A brief introduction to the life and career of baseball player David Ortiz that discusses his childhood, journey to the major leagues, and achievements.

Profiles the life and achievements of David Beckham, discussing his childhood in England, early passion for soccer, amateur and professional careers, his performance in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and his move to the United States to play in the MLS.