Explores the life and achievements of Peyton Manning, discussing his family, football career, and appearance in Super Bowl XLI. Includes a glossary and resources.
Reviews the college and professional football career of John Elway, a quarterback with the Denver Broncos, and describes his role in the Broncos' victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII. Includes photographs and brief profiles of other key players.
Recounts the Olympic victory of the 1980 United States hockey team over the highly-favored Soviets. Profiles the players and coaches on the team and relives their experiences at the Winter Games at Lake Placid. Examines the legacy of the gold-medal team and the pride it inspired for many Americans. Includes photographs, glossary and reading suggestions.
A short biography of Amar'e Stoudemire, discussing his childhood, amateur basketball experiences, and the highlights of his professional career with the NBA, and describing his charitable work.
A biography of champion figure skater Michelle Kwan. Describes her rapid progress to senior-level competition at the age of twelve and to world champion at age sixteen. Also discusses how she came back from difficulties and injury to compete with special emphasis on the 1998 U.S. Nationals.
Reviews the college and professional football career of Kurt Warner, a quarterback with the St. Louis Rams, and describes his role in the Rams' victory over the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV. Includes photographs and brief profiles of other key players.
