Sports Heroes Collection 3-5

Sports Heroes contains 4 non-fiction children's stories based on famous athletes -- past & present. For grade levels 3-5. Latino Legends: Hispanics in Major League Baseball Latino Legends: Hispanic in Major League Baseball profiles baseball superstars, past and present, who came from Spanish-speaking countries such as Cuba, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico. The epilogue lists some of the greatest Latino players in major league history, their country of birth, and the position each played. The Harlem Globetrotters: Clown Princes of Basketball The story of the world's most famous basketball team, The Harlem Globetrotters: Clown Princes of Basketball traces the team's history, beginning with its birth under founder Abe Saperstein in 1926. This touring team soon became the Harlem Globetrotters. Michael Jordan: The Best Ever The story of the basketball superstar, Michael Jordan: The Best Ever traces Jordan's history from his childhood in North Carolina through his college career, his move to the NBA, his retirement from basketball, his short-lived career as a baseball pro in the minor leagues, his return to pro basketball in 1995, and his "final" retirement in 1999. The audiobook also explores the negative side of this sports hero's intensely competitive nature. Lance Armstrong: Champion for Life! Lance Armstrong: Champion for Life! Charts the highs and lows in the life of the international cycling star. The audiobook highlights many of the different races he has participated in, and his accomplishments.