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Justin Verlander has been one of the top pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) since he joined the Detroit Tigers in 2006. In his first season, Justin was named American League (AL) Rookie of the Year. He went on to throw a no-hitter in 2007. Then he threw another no-hitter in 2011. Justin won the AL Cy Young Award in 2011 as the league's best pitcher. He was also named the league's Most Valuable Player that year, a rare honor for a pitcher. Learn...
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Baseball stories can be written in statistics, and this book is chock-full of them! Tables and graphs on nearly every page highlight some of the most fascinating individual and team stats in baseball history, from home runs to strikeouts to winning streaks to World Series wins. Learn why each stat is important and what the numbers tell fans about the game.
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Roger Federer is called the greatest men's tennis player of all time. He has won more major tournaments than any other player in history. He has played in more than 1,000 professional matches over 20 years, yet has trained his body and mind with such focus that he has never withdrawn from a match due to injury. Learn how Federer continues to set records and defy the odds.
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LeBron James gained fame as a teenager. He set scoring records as soon as he joined the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has become among the world's most popular athletes. But fame and scoring points are not important to James. He cares about winning. Through hard work, James has led his teams to eight straight NBA Finals. His grueling workout routine has built him into what seems like a human machine. Learn more about LeBron's amazing fitness....
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James McCauley stood watch over his herd of cattle in the midnight darkness. Storm clouds plastered the sky. Suddenly, a clap of thunder stirred the cattle. Frightened by the loud sound, the cattle were off and running. Stampede. McCauley's horse got jittery, and took him in every direction. McCauley was lost. The life of a cowboy in the Wild West was tough. From branding cattle to cattle drives, a cowboy worked hard. Author Jeff Savage takes a firsthand...
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England's Manchester United is a soccer powerhouse, and they have the superstar players and championship moments to prove it. Learn about the legendary team's roots, their biggest triumphs, and the most awe-inspiring players in this thrilling title! Discover more through photos and engaging storylines with famous and beloved athletes.
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Serena Williams has been voted the greatest woman athlete in history. She has won a record 23 Grand Slam tennis titles and counting. At age 35, she won another major championship, gave birth, and then continued winning important tournaments. Williams plays hard on the court and works even harder in the gym. Her fitness routine and nutrition awareness make her nearly unbeatable. Learn more about Williams and her intense commitment to greatness.
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Lindsey Vonn is the greatest American skier ever. She has won many more races than any other woman in the world. She has also suffered major injuries and spent more time in hospitals than she cares to remember. But when it comes to high-speed racing thrills, Vonn keeps coming back for more. Discover the intense training routine and mindful eating program that keeps Vonn on top.
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Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast in history. Few were surprised when she won a record four gold medals at the 2016 Olympic Games. She swings faster, twists cleaner, and soars higher than everyone else. How does she do it? With a demanding fitness routine and keen awareness of the mental component of the sport, Biles produces almost superhuman results. Many consider her the greatest gymnast ever. Learn more about Simone's superior...
15) Michael Vick
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Michael Vick quickly established himself as one of the National Football League's most exciting quarterbacks after the Atlanta Falcons drafted him first overall in 2001. His powerful arm and blazing speed set him apart. But at the peak of his career in 2007, Michael wound up in prison. After serving a two-year sentence, he returned to the NFL, determined to show he had learned from his mistakes. In 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles' star quarterback proved...
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Soccer is the most popular sport on the planet, and this book has all the statistics a soccer fan could want from brilliant goals to World Cup records to legendary team performances. Learn how fans around the world use numbers to tell the stories of their favorite teams and how players use statistics to improve.
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Roger Federer is called the greatest men's tennis player of all time. He has won more major tournaments than any other player in history. He has played in more than 1,000 professional matches over 20 years, yet has trained his body and mind with such focus that he has never withdrawn from a match due to injury. Learn how Federer continues to set records and defy the odds.
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Quarterback Drew Brees has overcome major setbacks to break many National Football League passing records. But more than just a Super Bowl champion and Most Valuable Player, Brees is a wonderful role model on and off the field. With a strict focus in all he does and a grueling fitness routine, Brees improves each year while helping others every way he can.
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Serena Williams has been voted the greatest woman athlete in history. She has won a record 23 Grand Slam tennis titles and counting. At age 35, she won another major championship, gave birth, and then continued winning important tournaments. Williams plays hard on the court and works even harder in the gym. Her fitness routine and nutrition awareness make her nearly unbeatable. Learn more about Williams and her intense commitment to greatness.
20) Tim Lincecum
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At 5'11" and 165 pounds, San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum is much smaller than the usual Major League Baseball player. Growing up in Renton, Washington, Tim was told he was too small to be a star athlete. He proved people wrong by winning the National League Cy Young Award in 2008 as the league's best pitcher. Then he won the award again in 2009. Tim secured his place as one of baseball's greatest pitchers by helping the Giants win the World...