Living Legends of Sports: Sets 1 ? 3

While all professional athletes exhibit outstanding skill and physical ability, some of them rise above their peers, wowing audiences not only with their talent but also their boldness and vitality. From the ski slopes to the tennis court to the football field, young readers will be inspired by their favorite athletes' persistence, dedication, discipline, hard work, and success. Each competitor's climb to the top is outlined, from childhood and early sports endeavors to establishment as a living legend, including all the trials and triumphs along the way. Full-color photographs of athletes in action will absorb readers in each of these dynamic books.
? Timely, high-interest subjects engage even reluctant readers
? Explores character building, highlighting each figure's accomplishments on the field and off, including charity work and family life
? Special back matter features include a timeline of pivotal moments in each figure's life and profiles of other living legends of sports