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On the Court With...Lebron James (Matt Christopher Sports Biographies) by Matt Christopher Synopsis Outstanding. Unbelievable. Mindblowing. These are just a few of the words used to describe the talents of LeBron James. He was a sensation in his early days playing AAU ball in Akron, Ohio-and continued to amaze through his four years as a high school... (read more) Your price: $4.99 New - Trade Paper 
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Dream Big: Michael Jordan and the Pursuit of Olympic Gold (Paula Wiseman Books) by Deloris Jordan Publisher Comments Olympic dreams come true in this inspiring picture book from Michael Jordan’s mother, author of the New York Times bestselling Salt in His Shoes. Long before he became a professional All-Star basketball player, Michael Jordan had dreams of winning... (read more) Your price: $16.99 New - Hardcover
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Teammates by Tiki Barber Publisher Comments Tiki and Ronde are brothers, best friends, and teammates on the Cave Spring Vikings football team. It's the last preseason game against their arch-rival Knights -- and the football is suddenly knocked out of Tiki's grip. What gives, he thinks, I've... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Tony Romo (Amazing Athletes) by Jeff Savage Synopsis As the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys since 2006, Tony has amassed impressive stats and wowed fans. But it wasnt always this way. Tony spent three years as the backup quarterback and had to fight to earn the starting job. Find out more about... (read more) List Price $8.75 Your price: $5.50 Sale - Trade Paper
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Young Pele: Soccer's First Star by Lesa Cline Ransome Publisher Comments HOW DID A POOR BOY named Edson—who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags—go on to become Pelé, the greatest soccer player of all time? While other kids memorized letters, Edson memorized the scores of soccer matches.... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Young Patriots #11: Abner Doubleday: Boy Baseball Pioneer by Montrew Dunham Publisher Comments Young readers will share Abner Doubleday's enthusiasm and love of baseball and recognize him as a heroic general who fought bravely in two wars in this installation of the Young Patriots series. An early adapter of modern baseball rules, Abner adored the... (read more) List Price $9.95 Your price: $2.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Stealing Home: The Story of Jackie Robinson (Scholastic Biography) by Barry Denenberg Publisher Comments Jackie Robinson was a great athlete, but his destiny went far beyond the baseball diamond. As the first black man to play in the all-white baseball leagues, he was a symbol of courage, hope, and unity for all black and white Americans, and for people... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $1.95 Used - Trade Paper
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On the Court with Kobe Bryant (Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf) by Matt Christopher Publisher Comments Kobe Bryant may be one of the youngest basketball players in the NBA, but no one would dare call him inexperienced. The son of Joe Jellybean Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional... (read more) Your price: $4.99 New - Trade Paper
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Pele (DK Biographies) by James Buckley, Jr. Publisher Comments Perfect for book reports or summer reading, the newest titles in DK's acclaimed Biography series celebrates two stars who always hit the mark: Annie Oakley and Pele.... (read more) Your price: $5.99 New - Trade Paper
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Play Ball, Jackie! (Single Titles) by Stephen Krensky PW Review "In 1947, a boy learns how his father got free tickets to the Opening Day game between the Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves: Jackie Robinson is the Dodgers' new first baseman, and many fans are outraged. Matty's father also expresses his opinion: 'I... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Hardcover
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Just as Good: How Larry Doby Changed America's Game by Chris Crowe Publisher Comments Batter up for the first-ever children's book about Larry Doby, the first African-American player to hit a home run in the World Series. The year is 1948, and Homer and his daddy are baseball crazy. Ever since last season, when their man Larry Doby... (read more) Your price: $16.99 New - Hardcover
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Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson by Charles Smith Publisher Comments Born as Arthur John Johnson in the southern state of Texas, Jack Johnson was one of the most renowned boxers of the twentieth century. Through hard work and persistence, he climbed the ranks, taking a swing and a jab and eventually busting... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $8.50 Used - Hardcover
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Touch the Sky: Alice Coachman, Olympic High Jumper by Ann Malaspina Publisher Comments Tells how Alice Coachman, born poor in Georgia, became the first African American woman to win a gold medal at the Olympics.... (read more) Your price: $16.99 New - Hardcover
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Satchel Paige by Lesa Cline Ransome Publisher Comments Some say Leroy Paige was born with his right fist curled around a baseball. By the age of ten he could outthrow anyone, small or grown. When he wasn't toting baggage at the depot (that's how he earned money and the nickname "Satchel"), he was pitching... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $11.50 Used - Hardcover
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (Today's Superstars: Sports) by Geoffrey M. Horn Publisher Comments This high-interest/low reading level series gives readers an exciting, close-up look at some of today's hottest sports stars. Each book takes readers behind the headlines to reveal not only the early lives and inspirations, but the hard work and... (read more) List Price $31.95 Your price: $2.50 Used - Library Binding
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Knockout!: A Photobiography of Boxer Joe Louis (National Geographic Photobiographies) by George Sullivan Publisher Comments Knockout! is a quintessential American story—a humble but hardworking man overcomes poverty and prejudice to become world champion—and an inspiration to millions around the world. George Sullivans photobiography tells the powerful story of... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Hardcover
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Who Was Babe Ruth? (Who Was...?) by Joan Holub Publisher Comments Just in time for baseball season! Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports... (read more) List Price $4.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Eric Gagne: Break Barriers (Positively for Kids) by Eric Gagne Publisher Comments In "Break Barriers" Cy Young winner Eric Gagni shares his life stories and talks about how he faced and overcame many life obstacles. Small and large, personal and professional, Eric's barriers took courage, ingenuity, and serious dedication to work... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $4.95 Used - Hardcover
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Moe Berg: The Spy Behind Home Plate by Vivian Grey Publisher Comments In the race against Nazi Germany to develop the atomic bomb, who would have suspected that a major league baseball player would take a pivotal role? That very man was Moe Berg—masterful catcher, fluent in nine languages, an Ivy League scholar... (read more) List Price $20.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Nation's Hope: Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis (11 Edition) by Matt De La Pena Publisher Comments On the eve of World War II, African American boxer Joe Louis fought German Max Schmeling in a bout that had more at stake than just the world heavyweight title; for much of America their fight came to represent America's war with Germany. This elegant... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $10.00 Used - Hardcover
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