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Abby Wambach: Super Striker

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Soccer superstar Abby Wambach grew up playing sports with her six older brothers and sisters. They helped her become one of the world’s best athletes. Wambach and Team USA won two Olympic… Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • Dewey: 796.33409 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Annika Sörenstam: LPGA Champion

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

From making the Swedish national golf team as a teenager to winning her first US Women’s Open in 1995, Annika Sörenstam stormed through the golfing ranks to become a LPGA Tour superstar.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • Dewey: 796.352092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Racing Royalty

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born to drive. Following in the footsteps of his father, NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr. rose quickly through the racing ranks. From thrilling wins in the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • Dewey: 796.72092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Derek Jeter: Baseball's Captain

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Derek Jeter always dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. At 21, he fulfilled his dream by becoming the team’s shortstop. Jeter helped the Yankees win the World Series five times. He… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • Dewey: 796.357092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Jesse Owens: Track-and-Field Legend

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Jesse Owens spent his childhood running along the dirt roads of Alabama with his father. It wasn’t long until he was breaking records in high school and dreaming of competing in the Olympics. Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • Dewey: 796.092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Roberto Clemente: Baseball's Biggest Heart

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Roberto Clemente loved baseball from the start. As a kid, he even used to help local players carry their bags to get into games for free! It was no surprise when Clemente began playing pro… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 796.357092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Wayne Gretzky: The Great One

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Raised to play hockey from a young age, Wayne Gretzky made news as a child prodigy. It wasn’t long before he made it to the National Hockey League. As captain, he led his team to win four… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • Dewey: 796.962092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Willie Mays: MLB MVP

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Willie Mays is a Major League Baseball legend. He started on a semi-pro team in high school, but it wasn’t long before the Say Hey Kid started playing pro ball. A two-time MVP and 1954 World… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • Dewey: 796.357092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

David Beckham: Midfield Megastar

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

David Beckham starred for great soccer teams in England, Spain, and the United States. Off the field, he's one of the biggest superstars in sports. Read about the life of a soccer celebrity. Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Hank Aaron: Home Run Hammer

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Baseball legend Hank Aaron was a stand-out from the start. After playing in the Negro Leagues for less than a year, Aaron had Major League Baseball teams fighting to have him in their… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796.357092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Mia Hamm: Striking Gold

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Soccer superstar Mia Hamm was a goal-scoring machine. At 15, she joined the US Women's National Team. In college, Hamm led her team to four straight national championships. And in 1999, she… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Pelé: Soccer Hero

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

During his soccer career, superstar forward Pelé won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil. Find out more about his record-breaking achievements and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Peyton Manning: Most Valuable Quarterback

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Five-time MVP, two-time Super Bowl champion, and superstar quarterback Peyton Manning led the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2016. Learn more about one of the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Tim Duncan: Power Forward

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Tim Duncan trained to be an Olympic swimmer before beginning to play basketball at 14. Follow the star forward from his home in the Virgin Islands to the top of the NBA and beyond. Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Babe Didrikson Zaharias: Multisport Superstar

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Babe Didrikson Zaharias not only broke records—she took athletics by storm, winning two Olympic gold medals for track and field before turning to professional golf. Witness more exciting… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 796.082092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021

Babe Ruth: Super Slugger

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

From the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth's epic rise to the Baseball Hall of Fame is one many people have heard about. Dive deeper into his career-defining moments in this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 796.357092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021
11 titles

Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Some athletes' careers are so impressive that they become near-mythical figures! Learn about the lives of sports heroes and legends from the past and present. These biographies of the biggest Read More →

  • Copyright: 2023
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $337.15
  • Your Price: $252.86
  • 11 titles

Kobe Bryant: NBA Champion

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Kobe Bryant dominated the world of basketball as an 18-time NBA All-Star, a five-time NBA champion, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. This biography details his life and his thrilling legacy. Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021

Michael Jordan: Flying High

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

The Chicago Bulls drafted Michael Jordan without knowing he would raise the standard for how basketball is played forever. Learn all about Jordan's life and explore what makes him a living legend. Read More →

  • Lexile: 940
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 796.323092/2 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021

Muhammad Ali: I Am the Greatest

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Cassius Clay began boxing at age twelve to protect himself from bullies. He spent endless hours training and dreaming of becoming the heavyweight champion of the world. In 1964, his dream… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796.83092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021

Sandy Koufax: Lefty Legend

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Sandy Koufax went from dreaming of playing in the NBA to pitching perfect games for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn how the left-handed Koufax honed his throwing arm, brought the Dodgers a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.357092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021

Tiger Woods: Major Winner

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Tiger Woods became a famous golfer when he was two. As an adult, he's won 81 PGA Tour events and 15 major tournaments (and counting). Read about one of the world's most recognizable athletes. Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.352092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021

Wilma Rudolph: Running for Gold

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Sprinter Wilma Rudolph's life was defined by epic triumphs on and off the track. As a child, Rudolph suffered from polio, but later became the first US woman to win three gold medals in track Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.42092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021