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Buster Posey is a rising star catcher for the San Francisco Giants. Kids will follow Posey's from his days as a high-school phenom, through his college years at Florida State and to his back-to-back World Series winning career with the Giants. Chapters also describe Posey's life outside of baseball, including his charity work and family life.
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Although relatively small for a basketball player, Chris Paul has proved that he is capable of big feats. This volume follows the L.A. Clipper from his early years, through his college years at Wake Forest, and into his NBA career. Along the way records get broken and awards are won in this absorbing biography.
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Super slam-dunker Blake Griffin is a star player for the L.A. Clippers basketball team. In this book kids will follow in Griffins steps from his high school days to his college career with the University of Oklahoma to his professional years. Chapters discuss the awards he has been honored as well as his life off the court.
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Josh Hamilton has struggled with addiction, but with perseverance he has found both sobriety and career triumph with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. This book traces Hamilton's life from his high-school days through his years in the minor leagues, to his Major League career ups and downs. Chapters also explore his life outside of baseball, including his charity work and family life.
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Arian Foster has been called the "most interesting man in the NFL." Kids will learn why in this biography. Chapters cover Foster's early life, his days at the University of Tennessee, his struggle to get drafted, and his career with the Houston Texans. Readers will also learn about Foster's eclectic interests, his family life and charity work, and how his belief in himself helped him succeed when others had counted him out.
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Nicknamed Megatron, Johnson is a fearsome wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. Chapters describe Johnson's early life, his amazing high-school career, his seasons at Georgia Tech, and his NFL career. Kids will learn about Johnson's speed and record-breaking plays, as well as his life off the field, including his work with a charity foundation that he established.
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"In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman's bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those...
10) Tyler is shy
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Reader's Digest Children's Books
Pub. Date
2000
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English
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A shy boy and a shy girl become friends and discover they share a common interest in yo-yos.
17) A day with May
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Reader's Digest Children's Books
Pub. Date
2000
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English
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A brother and sister play indoors and outdoors on a rainy day.
20) Lucky duck
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Reader's Digest Children's Books
Pub. Date
c1999
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English
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When Emily gets a toy duck for her birthday, she thinks it brings her good luck.
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