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1	Mighty Jackie: The Strike-Out Queen more books like this by Marissa Moss, C F Payne (Illustrator) add to wishlist In 1931, the New York Yankees stopped in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for an exhibition game against the city's minor league team which had a 17-year-old girl named Jackie Mitchell as its pitcher. On that April day, Jackie made baseball history. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.58! \| SVS
2	Baseball's Best: Five True Stories more books like this by Andrew Gutelle, Cliff Spohn (Illustrator) add to wishlist "Using a you-are-there approach, Gutelle tells about five special moments in the careers of baseball Hall-of-Famers Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, and Hank Aaron. The present-tense gambit brings immediacy to the narratives, and the drama of the moment will grab young fans. Solid reading for third-graders".--Booklist. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	On the Field with Derek Jeter more books like this by Matt Christopher add to wishlist A biography of World Series-winning baseball player Derek Jeter. Illustrated with photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.71! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Dove more books like this by Robin L Graham add to wishlist In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham began a solo around-the-world voyage from San Pedro, California, in his 24-foot sloop, Dove. Five years and 33,000 miles later, he had accomplished what few would dare attempt, returning to port with a wife and daughter and enough extraordinary experiences to fill this bestselling book. Originally published in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.01! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Greatest: Muhammad Ali more books like this by Walter Dean Myers add to wishlist In this biography of Cassius Clay, the Olympic gold medal-winning boxer better known as Muhammad Ali, the author explores Ali's childhood, his affiliation with the Nation of Islam, and his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War. Also discussed are the many hazards of boxing--a sport now associated with Ali's falling victim to Parkinson's disease. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Jim Thorpe, Original All-American more books like this by Joseph Bruchac add to wishlist Focusing on Jim Thorpe's years at Pennsylvania's Carlisle Indian School, this title brings his early athletic career to life, while also dispelling some myths about him and movingly depicting the Native American experience at the turn of the 20th century. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Satchel Paige; Striking Out Jim Crow more books like this by J Sturm add to wishlist Baseball Hall of Famer Leroy Satchel Paige was arguably the hardest thrower, most entertaining storyteller, and greatest gate attraction in the Negro League. Now the Center for Cartoon Studies turns a graphic novelists eye to Paiges story. This compelling narrative follows Paige from game to game as he travels throughout the segregated South. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	By My Brother's Side more books like this by Tiki Barber, Ronde Barber, Barry Root (Illustrator) add to wishlist Introduces twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber, who worked hard to overcome obstacles and became National Football League stars, one as runningback for the New York Giants, the other as cornerback for the Tampa Bay Bucs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Game Day more books like this by Tiki Barber, Ronde Barber, Barry Root (Illustrator) add to wishlist Ronde and Tiki are each other's best friends and biggest fans, and now they are on the same football team. Tiki gets all the glory for his touchdowns, but Ronde feels slighted because if he hadn't led the way with his blocking, Tiki wouldn't have scored. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| first editions \| SVS
10	On the Field With...Peyton and Eli Manning more books like this by Matt Christopher add to wishlist see all copies from $2.71! new only from $2.71! \| SVS
11 view cover	Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America more books like this by Sharon Robinson add to wishlist Sharon Robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie Robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali more books like this by Charles R Smith, Jr., Bryan Collier (Illustrator) add to wishlist A dynamic author-illustrator team follows the three-time heavyweight champ through 12 rounds of a remarkable life. Rap-inspired verse weaves, bobs, and jabs with relentless energy, capturing the great gift of rhyme of the man who shed the name Cassius Clay to take on the world as Muhammad Ali. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth more books like this by Robert Burleigh, Mike Wimmer (Illustrator) add to wishlist This picture book is an introduction to the life of the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth. Illustrated with oil paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman more books like this by Kathleen Krull, David Diaz (Illustrator) add to wishlist Wilma Rudolph had plenty of love and attention from her parents and her 21 brothers and sisters while she was growing up in the 1940s in Clarksville, Tennessee. When she contracted polio, the doctor said she would never walk again--but Wilma refused to believe him. Over the years, Wilma overcame incredible odds to become one of the world's finest ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Lance Armstrong: A Biography more books like this by Bill Gutman add to wishlist Fighting back from potentially deadly cancer, Lance Armstrong didn't just try to get better--he worked to become the best. In just a few short years, he beat the cancer and went on to become the four-time champion of the Tour de France. 8-page full-color photo insert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.49!
16 view cover	On the Court With...Lebron James more books like this by Matt Christopher add to wishlist 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 phenomenon. Now going into his fifth year as a star of the Cleveland Cavaliers, he is touted as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
17 view cover	Within Reach: My Everest Story more books like this by Mark And Jack Galvin Pfetzer add to wishlist The world's most famous teenage mountain climber offers an extraordinary account of his ascent up Mount Everest--as the youngest climber ever to attempt the feat. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Mia Hamm more books like this by Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout (Text by) add to wishlist A biography of the female soccer star. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Picture Book of Jackie Robinson more books like this by David A Adler, Robert Casilla (Illustrator) add to wishlist Young readers can learn about the first African American to play in the majorleagues in this full-color picture-book biography. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.91! \| SVS
20 view cover	Satchel Paige more books like this by L Cline-Ransome add to wishlist This picture-book biography tells the story of the star baseball player, Leroy "Satchel" Paige. Born in 1906, Leroy grew up in Mobile, Alabama. He worked in a train station where he assisted passengers with their luggage, and because of this, earned the nickname "Satchel." After he learned how to play the game of baseball, he went to play for the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.83! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Dave Dravecky more books like this by Dave Dravecky, Mr. Tim Stafford add to wishlist Tailored for children, a newly rewritten and edited version of Dravecky's Comeback. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Eric Liddell: Running for a Higher Prize more books like this by Renee Meloche, Bryan Pollard (Illustrator) add to wishlist "Whether reading for themselves or being read to, children will love the captivating stories, language, and art of these unforgettable picture books. Families will want to collect the whole series! From winning Olympic gold as a runner to leaving his fame in Scotland behind to go to China as a missionary, Eric Liddell (1902-1945) put God in first ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.19! \| SVS
23 view cover	On the Court With...Michael Jordan more books like this by Matt Christopher add to wishlist A biography of the professional basketball player. Illustrated with b&w photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.94! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Ryan Sheckler: The Real Life of a Hot Skater more books like this by Kimberly Nicholas add to wishlist The ultimate unauthorized guide for fans of the teenage heartthrob and skateboarding star of MTVas "Life of Ryan"a] Pro-skateboarder and star of the MTV reality series "Life of Ryan," 18-year-old Ryan Sheckler has become a mainstream sensation and a teen heartthrob. The "New York Times" calls Ryan athe latter-day Ricky [Nelson], with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.35! \| SVS
25 view cover	The Game and the Glory: An Autobiography more books like this by Michelle Akers, Mr. Gregg Lewis add to wishlist This is the inspirational story of Michelle Akers, a member of the thrilling 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup championship soccer team, who battled phenomenal odds to triumph on the field and in her faith. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.11! \| first editions \| SVS

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