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1) Mike Trout
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Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games. But he would not have earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels without a strong will to work. After being drafted in 2009, Mike started to make his way through the minor leagues. By the end of 2012, he was playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and hitting big home runs. Follow Mike's story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New...
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When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills.
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Presents the life of professional soccer athlete Cristiano Ronaldo, and discusses his success being a fashion icon.
"Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest sports stars in the world. Some soccer fans call him the greatest player of his generation. Others call him the greatest of all time. Ronaldo's star shines almost as brightly off the pitch as on it. He dates famous actresses and fashion models, and he's become as well known for his own modeling...
4) Jose Altuve
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"Jose Altuve is the superstar second baseman for the Houston Astros. But when he first tried out for the team, he was cut on the first day. People thought he was too short to be a professional baseball player. But Altuve didn't give up. In 2016, he won his second batting title and was voted Player of the Year. Altuve works incredibly hard to keep his body strong and quick--but he also loves to have fun. Learn how Altuve became one of baseball's best...
5) Kevin Durant
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"Profiles the basketball career of Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Garnett from his high school days to his 1995 draft into the NBA." --
6) Lebron James
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"LeBron James is a basketball legend. In 2016 he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their first ever National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship. Before that, the basketball superstar--known to fans as King James--had already won two other NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He's been in movies, on TV, and on magazine covers. He's naturally talented, but he still works incredibly hard to stay on top of his game. Learn more about...
7) Lindsey Vonn
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Proflies the professional skier, from her childhood and early career to her successes at the World Cup and the Olympics.
8) Lionel Messi
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"This high-interest biography about one of the world's best and most recognizable soccer players not only covers Lionel Messi's impressive career but also gives readers interesting information about his training routines and life off the field. Age 9+" --
9) Luke Kuechly
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Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers is one of professional football's hardest-hitting defenders. In his first season, the linebacker led the NFL with 164 tackles; he hasn't slowed down since. In 2016 he helped the Panthers reach Super Bowl 50.
10) Michael Phelps
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"US swimmer Michael Phelps was the most decorated Olympic athlete in history before the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Winning an additional five golds and a silver in Rio for a total of 28 career medals, Phelps has a list of accomplishments in the pool that may never be matched. Learn all about Phelps's Olympic victories, how he maintains a world-class swimmer's body, what he does for fun, his plans for the future, and much more ovided...
11) Rob Gronkowski
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"Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski is a tight end for the New England Patriots. Learn more about Gronk's impressive record as tight end, along with his training regimen, what he does in his spare time, and more."--
13) Simone Biles
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Simone Biles joined the US women's gymnastics team to compete at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. Along with her teammates, she sailed through her events to claim the gold medal in the team competition for the United States. She also took home three golds and a bronze in the individual events in which she competed. Though Biles follows an intense training routine, her schedule doesn't stop her from having fun. Learn all...
14) Stephen Curry
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"Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry, from his childhood to his rise to stardom." --
15) Tom Brady
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"Presents the life and accomplishments of the professional football player, describing his struggle to be selected as a quarterback at the University of Michigan, his first Super Bowl victory for the New England Patriots in 2001, and his training regimen." --
16) Von Miller
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"Presents the life and accomplishments of the professional football player, including how he stays fit, his life off the field, and his MVP performance in Super Bowl 50." --
17) Aaron Judge
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Aaron Judge broke a thirty-year-old MLB record and won the home run derby-as a rookie. And he shows no signs of slowing down. Sports fans will love this high-action book about one of baseball's newest stars.
18) Aaron Rodgers
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers!
Aaron Rodgers is the star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, and he has the stats to prove it. He reached 300 touchdown passes faster than any other quarterback in NFL history. Even though he spent the first few years of his NFL career on the bench, he led his team to victory in Super Bowl XLV and won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award-all...
19) Antonio Brown
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Antonio Brown is known as one of the best wide receivers in the National Football League (NFL). In 2014, he led all NFL players with 1,698 receiving yards, and in eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he has totaled almost 10,000 receiving yards. During his first season in 2010, Brown had to fight for his spot, but with hard work and determination, he quickly proved his skills. By 2011, he made it to the Pro Bowl for the first time. Read about...
20) Breanna Stewart
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Breanna Stewart is a talented basketball player for the Seattle Storm. She was the first overall pick in the 2016 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft. That same season she was also named WNBA Rookie of the Year, and she helped the US women's basketball team take home the gold in the 2016 Olympics. Breanna Stewart is a powerful force on the court, but she's also pretty impressive off the court. Read about how she trains to stay in...
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