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1	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
2	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 $7.95! \| first editions \| SVS
3	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
4	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
5	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! \| first editions \| SVS
6	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
7	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
8	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
9	At the Plate With...Ken Griffey Jr. more books like this by Matt Christopher add to wishlist A biography of the professional baseball player. Illustrated with b&w photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.49! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man more books like this by David A Adler, Terry Widener (Illustrator) add to wishlist Lou Gehrig's perseverance is legendary. During 14 years as a first baseman for the New York Yankees, he didn't miss a single game, earning him the nickname Iron Horse and helping him to set what was then a world record: 2,130 consecutive games played. Adler's powerful biographical story traces Gehrig's life, from childhood through his illustrious ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	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! \| SVS
12 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! \| SVS
13 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
14 view cover	Roberto Clemente: Baseball Superstar more books like this by Carol Greene, Steven Dobson (Illustrator) add to wishlist Describes the athletic achievements and philanthropic deeds of the professional baseball player who died in a plane crash in 1972. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
15 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
16 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
17 view cover	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 $3.58! new only from $3.58! \| SVS
18 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 $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought) more books like this by Kathleen Krull, Kathryn Hewitt (Illustrator), Strickland (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of little-known facts about athletes including Babe Ruth, Johnny Weissmuller, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Jackie Robinson, Sonja Henie, and Bruce Lee. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 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
21 view cover	Ted Williams more books like this by Rick Wolff add to wishlist A biography of the outstanding Boston Red Sox slugger. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.99! \| first editions
22 view cover	Dropping in with Andy Mac: The Life of a Pro Skateboarder more books like this by A MacDonald add to wishlist With an Introduction by Tony Hawk, this is the life story of Andy MacDonald, one of today's skateboarding heroes--in his own words. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.79! \| SVS
23 view cover	Cy Young (Baseball) more books like this by Norman L Macht add to wishlist A biography of great baseball pitcher, Cy Young, who still holds the record for most innings pitched, most complete games, and most losses. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Young Pele: Soccer's First Star more books like this by Lesa Cline-Ransome, James Ransome (Illustrator) add to wishlist How did a poor Brazilian boy named Edson--who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags--go on to become the greatest soccer player of all time? This inspiring picture-book biography tells the story of a boy who overcame tremendous odds to become the world champion soccer star Pel. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Honus Wagner (Baseball) more books like this by Jack Kavanaugh add to wishlist A biography of the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop who was one of the greatest hitters and fielders in baseball history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| first editions

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