Jeff Savage
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When Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was picked first in the 2009 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft, some people called him the most-hyped young pitcher ever. Stephen quickly proved that he deserved the hype by striking out 14 batters in his first game. After missing most of the 2010 and 2011 seasons with an elbow injury, Stephen is back at the top of his game. He led the Nationals to one of the best records in baseball in 2012. Learn...
42) Maya Moore
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Maya Moore was a basketball star long before she joined the Minnesota Lynx. During her high school career, Maya helped her team win 125 games to only 3 losses. At the University of Connecticut (UConn), Maya led the Huskies to four amazing seasons and two national championships. Not surprisingly, she was the first pick in the 2011 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft. In the WNBA, Maya has helped the Lynx become one of the league's...
43) Peyton Manning
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Profiles the quarterback's life, highlighting his high school, college, and professional career.
44) Monster trucks
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"Describes the first monster trucks, how monster trucks are built, and their performances in shows"--Provided by publisher.
45) David Beckham
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Profiles the life and achievements of David Beckham, discussing his childhood in England, early passion for soccer, amateur and professional careers, his performance in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and his move to the United States to play in the MLS.
46) Aaron Rodgers
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Many people believed NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers would quickly become a star when he joined the Green Bay Packers in 2005. But as the backup to Brett Favre, Aaron didn't get to play much during his first three seasons. When Aaron took over as starting quarterback in 2008, he showed that he belonged on the field. Aaron led his team to the...
47) Tiger Woods
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion golfer Tiger Woods.
48) David Ortiz
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David Ortiz is always ready when the Boston Red Sox need their biggest slugger. Big Papi, as he is known to fans and teammates, has led his team to three World Series championships with his powerful hitting. David is one of baseball's greatest superstars, winning game after game with his bat. But the big man from the Dominican Republic is also a fine leader and one of the most beloved sports stars in New England. Learn more about Big Papi's journey...
50) Eli Manning
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A brief look into the life and career of football player Eli Manning.
55) Tuner cars
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"Describes tuner cars, including their history, design, and the competitions and events tuner car owners take part in"--Provided by publisher.
56) LeBron James
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"LeBron James gained fame as a teenager. He set scoring records as soon as he joined the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has become among the world’s most popular athletes. But fame and scoring points are not important to James. He cares about winning. Through hard work, James has led his teams to eight straight NBA Finals. His grueling workout routine has built him into what seems like a human machine. Learn more about LeBron’s amazing...
57) Ryan Howard
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Looks at the life and accomplishments of the Philadelphia Phillies first baseman who was the National League MVP in 2006.
58) Ichiro Suzuki
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese position player to switch from the Japanese League to the Major Leagues.
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