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1) Von Miller
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Von Miller is a talented football player for the Denver Broncos. He was selected by the Broncos as the second overall pick in the 2011 National Football League (NFL) Draft, and he's been a loyal player for the Broncos ever since. Miller was voted Super Bowl MVP after he helped his team win Super Bowl 50. But there's more to Miller than football he's also known for his chicken farm, his crazy outfits, and his charity work. Learn how he went from geeky...
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When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills. Find out more about Russell's journey to the top.
5) Abby Wambach
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Right out of college, Abby Wambach shot to fame in the United States soccer scene. In 2002, she was picked second in the Women's United Soccer Association draft by the Washington Freedom. She also became a leading scorer on the US Women's National Team. After winning the 2012 FIFA Women's World Player of the Year award and two Olympic gold...
8) Kyrie Irving
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Kyrie Irving was a National Basketball Association (NBA) star before he played a game in the league. Kyrie was the first pick in the 2011 NBA draft, and Cleveland Cavaliers fans were anxious to see what the high-flying guard could do. Kyrie was ready for all the attention. He scored almost twenty points per game for the Cavs and was named NBA Rookie of the Year. In 2014, Kyrie won the Most Valuable Player award at the NBA All-Star Game. Read more...
13) Ninja Weapons
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Did ninja really use shuriken, or throwing stars? Did female ninja carry fans made of steel? Find out what is myth and what is fact while exploring the tools and weapons of the ninja.
14) Real-Life Ninja
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Most people imagine ninja as figures clothed in black, scaling a castle wall for a covert mission. But how did ninja actually live their lives? Uncover the secrets and truth of living life as a ninja.
15) Kevin Durant
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Kevin Durant is a star basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. He's a top scorer and works hard to make sure the Warriors stay one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been voted Rookie of the Year and All-Star Game MVP, and he was one of the youngest players of all time to be named NBA MVP. Durant is a skilled shooter, but his life off the court is just as impressive. Learn how he rose to national stardom,...
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Why are soccer balls black and white? What do the colors on a team's jersey mean? Explore colors in sports with Crayola! Photos and text celebrate colors in children's sports as well as favorite professional teams. Back matter features the Crayola colors found in photos throughout the book.
18) Rob Gronkowski
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Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski plays for the New England Patriots. In 2016, he became the all-time leader in career touchdown catches in the National Football League (NFL). He's been voted to the Pro Bowl and helped his team win Super Bowl XLIX. Gronkowski is a touchdown-scoring machine, but his life off the field is just as fascinating. Learn all about the sports family he comes from, how he trains and stays fit, how he helps his community, and more.
19) Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi is one of the best soccer players in the world. He's led his team Futbol Club (FC) Barcelona to several championships, he's won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award five times, and he's been on the cover of the video game EA Sports FIFA four times. Messi is known for his amazing ability to score goals, but he didn't become a soccer superstar without plenty of hard work. Learn how Messi keeps his body fit for the game, what his life is like off...
20) Mariano Rivera
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! In 2013, New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera announced he would retire after playing 19 seasons in the major leagues. Recruited in 1990 at the age of twenty, Mariano racked up many astounding pitching records over the next two decades. In 2011, he closed out a game against the Minnesota Twins for the 602nd save of his career, making...
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