Sports Heroes Collection 1-3

Sports Heroes contains 6 non-fiction children's stories based on famous athletes -- past & present. For grade levels 1-3. The Mannings: Football's Famous Family This audiobook tells the story of a famous football playing family. Each chapter focuses on one of the Mannings -- their personality, their successes, and the hardships they have overcome. Michelle Wie: She's Got the Power! Michelle Wie: She's Got the Power tells the story of a very young champion golfer. Even though Michelle worked very hard to be a top golfer, her message to young people is that school work and going to college are highly important. LeBron James: King of the Court LeBron James: King of the Court tells the story of the basketball star's life. The audiobook tells what led up to LeBron's stardom, starting with his ghetto childhood, through his high school career, and into his NBA career. Young Champions: It's All About Attitude In Young Championsthe author presents five character traits needed to overcome challenges, then introduces readers to teenage athletes who display those traits in each chapter. X Games: Action Sports Grab the Spotlight This title examines the two annual events now called the X Games and traces the history of this international showcase for action sports. It recounts memorable performances by the leading competitors in each of the main event categories and also provides a helpful list of action sports terms. Venus and Serena Williams: The Smashing Sisters A biography of tennis stars, this audiobook chronicles the lives and careers of the two sisters from Compton, California. It describes the critical matches in which the girls not only made history, but also developed the skills that would take them both to the top of women's international tennis.