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Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Description
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.
2) Jeff Gordon
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
Recounts the life of race car driver Jeff Gordon, whose highly successful, record-breaking career was kicked off when he was four years old and received a quarter midget race car from his father.
3) Kobe Bryant
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of basketball guard Kobe Bryant, whose high scoring game helped bring the Los Angeles Lakers three straight world championships.
4) Tiger Woods
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion golfer Tiger Woods.
6) Barry Bonds
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
800L
Language
English
Description
Examines the personal life and career of the San Francisco Giants baseball player who holds the record for most home runs in a season and is the first baseball player to win five MVP awards.
7) Derek Jeter
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Sports
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Derek Jeter, a shortstop for the New York Yankees who set American League records for runs scored (1998) and hits (1999).
8) Tony Hawk
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion skateboarder Tony Hawk.
11) Dirk Nowitzki
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Description
Profiles Dirk Nowitzki, one of the tallest basketball players in the NBA.
12) James Stewart
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and career of James Stewart one of the fastest men in supercross motorcycle racing, who won the World Supercross title in 2006.
13) Peyton Manning
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and career of Peyton Manning, quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, who was named Super Bowl MVP in 2007.
14) Ryan Howard
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Description
A short look at the life of the baseball star.
15) Alex Rodriguez
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
Description
An updated look at the life and career of baseball player Alex Rodriguez.
17) Josh Hamilton
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
Looks at the life and accomplishments of the outfielder for the Texas Rangers and discusses the injuries and addiction that derailed his career in 2001.
18) Michael Phelps
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Description
Biography describing Baltimore-born Michael Phelps' achievement in swimming which led to winning six gold medals in the 2004 Olympic Games at age 19.
19) Yao Ming
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2009]
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
A brief look into the life and career of basketball player Yao Ming.
20) Joe Mauer
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Minnesota Twins catcher who holds three batting titles.
