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The US Women's National Team has won more Olympic gold medals and Women's World Cup titles than any other team. Learn how the team got started and meet some of the biggest superstars in soccer history in this thrilling title! Discover more through photos and engaging storylines with famous and beloved athletes.
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When Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin entered the NHL for the 2005-2006 season, he didn't waste any time. He immediately became one of the game's best players. Alex scored 52 goals during his rookie season, and he hasn't slowed down since. In 2007-2008 Alex scored 65 goals, the most in the NHL in more than a decade. But Alex and his teammates have an even bigger goal in mind-winning the Stanley Cup. Learn more about Alex's amazing journey...
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Roger Federer is called the greatest mens 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more than 1,000 professional matches over 20 years, yet has trained his body and mind with such focus that he has never withdrawn from a match due to injury.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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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...
5) Choppers
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For a chopper owner, it's not speed that matters. It's all about showing off your personal style. Some riders spend years building their one of a kind creations. Find out what it takes to build these two wheeled dream machines, from the sparkling chrome to the custom paint jobs.
6) Tuner Cars
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In the 1970s, Japanese Americans living in Southern California built some of the first tuner cars. Soon their idea of turning foreign compact cars into roaring rulers of the streets spread across the world. From turbocharged engines to shiny chrome rims, learn how creative compact car owners design some of the sleekest and speediest cars around.
7) Simone Biles
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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 Simones superior...
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Wide receiver Calvin Johnson was chosen by the Detroit Lions with the second pick in the 2007 National Football League (NFL) draft. In 2011, Calvin set an NFL record by scoring two touchdowns in each of his team's first four games. Even better, the big wide receiver from Georgia helped lead the Lions to the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
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Race cars zoom at incredible speeds on tracks all around the world. How do fans keep track of it all? They use statistics! From the most powerful cars to the most successful drivers, this book is packed with statistics on every page. Engaging, informative text explains the significance of each stat and action-packed, full-color photos energize this fascinating title.
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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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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.
12) Kevin Durant
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Kevin Durant faced high expectations after he was selected with the second pick in the 2007 NBA draft. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward has gone beyond those expectations. Kevin was named the 2007-2008 NBA Rookie of the Year, and he's only gotten better from there. In 2010 Kevin was named the Most Valuable Player at the FIBA World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, where the United States won the gold medal. During his short time in pro basketball,...
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The Seattle Sounders are one of the most popular teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). Fans fill the stadium at every game, and the Sounders have broken many records for game attendance. Discover more about the team through photos of the action and engaging storylines in this thrilling title.
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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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Kit Carson aimed his rifle and fired, killing an elk. The young scout walked over to bag his prize. Without warning, two grizzly bears emerged from the trees. Carson managed to escape the bears but lost the elk. Scouts like Kit Carson had to be ready for anything on the western frontier. Americans eager to move west needed help to get there. While famous explorers often got the credit for discovering trails and creating maps, they could never have...
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Michael Phelps is the greatest swimmer of all time. Some say he is the greatest athlete ever. Phelps has won more Olympic gold medals than any other athlete in history. He has more overall medals than 161 countries. The tremendous distance he swims and amount of food he eats have propelled him to Olympic heights. Learn about Phelps's record-setting training and nutrition programs.
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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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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...