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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.
3) Tom Brady
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English
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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.
4) Josh Allen
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[2022]
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English
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"In 2020, quarterback Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to their first division title in 25 years. Allen grew up on a farm in California and starred at the University of Wyoming before joining the NFL"--
9) Pete Alonso
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[2021]
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English
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"New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso literally hit it out of the park during his 2019 MLB debut. The rookie slugger won the Home Run Derby and then led the league in home runs"--
11) Megan Rapinoe
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Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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"World league soccer player Megan Rapinoe has wowed on the international stage multiple times. Beyond having a long list of accolades, Rapinoe's passion for sports, love, and people is what sets her apart. Learn more about this exciting athlete and her journey to the top"--
12) Lionel Messi
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Pub. Date
2019
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Unabridged
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English
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers!
Lionel Messi is one of the best soccer players in the world. He's led his team-Fútbol Club (FC) Barcelona-to several championships, he's won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award five times, and he's been on the cover of the video game EA Sports FIFA four times. Messi is known for his amazing ability to score goals, but he didn't become a soccer superstar...
13) Mike Trout
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[2014]
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English
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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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[2018]
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English
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Giancarlo Stanton is a New York Yankees outfielder. Fans know him as one of the most powerful hitters in baseball. He crushes the ball with so much force that he led Major League Baseball (MLB) in home runs in 2017 with 59. Stanton is just as tough off the field. Learn about his time playing baseball in the minor leagues, how he works out to stay strong, how he earned the highest-paying contract in MLB history, and more.
15) Aaron Judge
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
Description
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.
16) Patrick Mahomes
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[2019]
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English
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Patrick Mahomes is the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. In his first full season in the National Football League (NFL), he threw for 5,097 yards and scored 50 touchdowns. He also won the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Offensive Player of the Year awards, and this is just the beginning of his career. Read about Mahomes's workouts, and learn what he does to help his community off the field.
17) James Harden
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[2020]
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English
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James Harden is the 2018 National Basketball Association (NBA) MVP for the Houston Rockets. Harden was a bench player with the Oklahoma City Thunder when he joined the NBA in 2009, but after being traded, he made the All-Star Team every year in his first six years with the Rockets. He is known for his accurate three-point shot and his trademark bushy beard. Learn how Harden went from bench player to MVP, how he stays fit for the long NBA season, and...
18) Alex Ovechkin
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
Description
"Through action-packed text and vivid photos, readers learn about Stanley Cup winner Alex Ovechkin. Get an up-close look at his hockey career, training routine, and how he spends his time off the ice."--
19) Odell Beckham Jr
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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Odell Beckham Jr. is a star wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Beckham made a name for himself in the NFL with an amazing one-handed catch in his rookie season, and he continues to be one of the most talented receivers in the NFL. A three-time Pro Bowl player, Beckham is the fastest player to reach 5,000 receiving yards and trains hard to make his signature one-handed catches. Learn how Beckham prepares for...
20) Alex Morgan
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Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
Description
"Soccer star Alex Morgan tears up the field! In 2015, she helped lead the US Women's National Team to World Cup victory. Readers get an inside peek at the life of one of the top scorers of the United States"--
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