Leder, Jane Mersky

A biography of the tennis player, originally from Czechoslovakia, who was ranked as the top woman tennis player in the world in 1978, 1979, 1982, and 1983, and has become the highest-paid woman athlete in history.

A sports biography of Wayne Gretzky, who, though "small", has become a spectacular hockey player.

A brief biography of the star running back of the Los Angeles Raiders football team.

Explores the mystery of the disappearance of the famous woman aviator in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world. Was she lost at sea or did she survive?.

Examines the history, equipment, rules, contests, and prominent performers of skateboarding.

Discusses getting started in gymnastics, safety, clothing, equipment, and the various moves in competitive and artistic gymnastics.

Describes one Jewish family's fourteen-year struggle to emigrate from Leningrad in the Soviet Union to Chicago, Illinois, and the adjustments they have made.

Discusses the use of dogs in films and television and how they are taught to perform stunts.

Introduces the exciting sport of karate, describing its history, exercises, types of holds, safety factors, and competitions.