Growing up, Paul Michael Levesque had no idea he would one day become Triple H. Only a chance event started him on the path to wrestling stardom. One afternoon, the skinny 14-year-old was… More →
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Dwyane Wade is a hero both on and off the basketball court. As a high-scoring superstar for the Miami Heat, Dwyane has led his team to an NBA championship and is one of the most popular… More →
Amar'e Stoudemire knows how to make an impact on the court. A six-time NBA All-Star and winner of the Rookie of the Year Award, Amar'e joined the New York Knicks in 2010 and immediately… More →
Kevin Durant is one of the NBA's brightest young stars. In 2010, when he was just 21 years old, he became the youngest player ever to win the NBA scoring title, and in 2011 he led the… More →
Success in the NBA came early for Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose. His outstanding passing and scoring earned him the 2008-2009 Rookie of the Year Award. Then just a year later, at age More →
Basketball Heroes Making a Difference
Series of 9 titles
In this series, young sports fans will discover how their favorite basketball heroes make a difference on and off the court. Readers will follow these players as they break NBA records and… More →
In LeBron James, kids discover what it takes to become a champion as they follow this NBA superstar’s journey from high school basketball phenom to 2008 Olympic Gold medalist. With his unique More →
Defining Moments: Super Athletes
Series of 2 titles
Kids will feel like they’re at the games as they meet their favorite star athletes! Each narrative title takes readers inside the action and captures the defining moment that elevated each… More →
After opening in the midst of the exciting swim for an 8th gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, this title soon turns to Michael’s beginnings, which seemed less than promising. Around… More →
Rosa Parks lived her life courageously. She refused to change bus seats because she was African-American. Children will discover the bravery of Rosa Parks during a time of racial segregation. More →
“Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Young readers will learn good citizenship as they read about John F. Kennedy’s community-focused life. More →