athletes

Soccer forward Lionel Messi is known for his skillful goal-scoring and his collection of awards. Readers will dive into Messi's impressive career and life.

"Wayne Gretzky . . . has scored more points than any other player and holds the record for most points scored in a season. Follow the life of one of the greatest players in hockey history"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life of Derek Jeter who played shortstop for the New York Yankees for twenty seasons and helped the team win five World Series.

Learn about the origins of track and field, it's rise as a sport, and the modern-day athletes that grace the field.