The World's Greatest Athletes
They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Written by top national sportswriters, the volumes in this series feature outstanding male and female performers from traditional sports as well as the action sports kids love. Whether the subjects are veteran superstars or up-and-coming phenoms, these books describe their life stories, the secrets of their success, and their greatest moments. Young readers looking for inspiration will find it in every book.
Read how Shaun 'The Flying Tomato' White has used his go-for-it attitude to become a superstar in two sports--skateboarding and snowboarding. More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 6.0
- Copyright 2008
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Grab your board and head to the beach to meet the kings and queens of this awesome sport! From Kelly Slater and the Irons brothers to Australian female surf star Layne Beachley, read how… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 5.5
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Here's the inside story of how Tiger Woods has become the most dominant athlete in the world--and perhaps the best golfer ever. More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 6.5
- Copyright 2008
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Tim Duncan towers head-and-shoulders above the NBA--in more ways than one. Find out how this three-time NBA champion almost didn't even make it to the gym! More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 5.9
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
From unheralded sixth-round draft pick to Super Bowl hero--Tom Brady's journey to NFL stardom has been as rapid as it was surprising! Read how he combines humility, grace, and gritty… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 6.3
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Tony Hawk is, without a doubt, the world's most successful skateboarder. Read this story, written by one of his longtime friends, and follow Tony on the journey from skating on his driveway… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 6.6
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
If it has wheels, Tony Stewart will race it! This young driver started out racing go-karts and moved up to sports cars and desert trucks. After winning two NASCAR championships, he's become… More →
- Reading Level Grade 3
- ATOS 5.7
- Copyright 2007
- Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5