Peyton Manning, 2nd Edition

Peyton Manning, 2nd Edition
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467704040

From an early age, Peyton Manning loved the mental challenge of playing quarterback. He is known for his extraordinary understanding of the game and his tireless work ethic. As the star of the Indianapolis Colts, he is on track to break career records set by history’s greatest quarterbacks. Even so, he is a team player, and he achieved his greatest victory when he led the Colts to a Super Bowl championship in 2007. Find out how this football heir is proving himself as the NFL’s next legend.

Yao Ming, 2nd Edition

Yao Ming, 2nd Edition
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 146770413X

Yao Ming is a force on the basketball court. The center, born in Shanghai, China, towers over opponents at 7-foot-6. His strength, agility, and hard work have made him one of the most dominant big men in the NBA today. After leading his Chinese team to a championship in 2002, Yao was the top pick of the NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. His arrival in the United States has helped to break down cultural barriers and has made Yao one of the most recognized athletes in the world.

Jim Thorpe, 2nd Edition

Jim Thorpe, 2nd Edition
Author: Carrie Golus
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467703974

Think you know all there is to know about Jim Thorpe? Well, did you know that:* His Sauk and Fox name was Wa-Tho-Huk, which means Bright Path?* He broke his high school’s high jump record on his very first jump?* On the football field, he could run fast enough to catch his own punt? Jim Thorpe has been called the greatest athlete of the twentieth century. He excelled in football, baseball, and track and field. He won two Olympic gold medals in 1912. But his career was marred by controversy. And as a Native American, he faced much prejudice. Read all about his struggles and his triumphs.

Derek Jeter, 2nd Edition

Derek Jeter, 2nd Edition
Author: Keith Elliot Greenberg
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467703915

One of baseball’s most popular and talented stars, Derek Jeter began his major league career with a bang—knocking a home run out of the park in his very first at bat his rookie year. His phenomenal first year continued as he helped the Yankees win the World Championship while also claiming the Rookie of the Year award. In 1998, 1999, and 2000, Jeter went on to lead the Yankees to three more World Championships.

Joe DiMaggio, 2nd Edition

Joe DiMaggio, 2nd Edition
Author: Kevin Viola
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467703982

A New York Yankees hero since his rookie year in 1936, Jo DiMaggio became a national hero by completing the longest hitting streak in the history of Major League Baseball with hits in fifty-six consecutive games in 1941. Arguably the best centerfielder in baseball history, DiMaggio won the World Series nine times—including his first four seasons with the team. Although plagued with a series of injuries that eventually forced him to retire, DiMaggio remained one of baseball’s most respected, beloved, and talented players.

Danica Patrick, 2nd Edition

Danica Patrick, 2nd Edition
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2010-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0761362428

Danica Patrick is the most popular driver in the Indy Racing League (IRL). She has won fans with her skill, toughness, and charm. In 2008, Danica rewarded her fans by doing something that no other woman had ever done—she won an IRL race. Danica amazed her supporters again in 2009 when she announced that she would race in some NASCAR events starting in 2010. Read this book to learn more about car racing’s most dynamic driver.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2nd Edition

Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2nd Edition
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467703893

Born into a racing family, Dale Earnhardt Jr. seemed destined to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. This book follows the skyrocketing career of this racing star from his first NASCAR Busch series race and back-to-back Busch championships to his father’s sudden death during the 2001 Daytona 500 and his current chase for the Winston Cup championship.

Tom Brady, 2nd Edition

Tom Brady, 2nd Edition
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467704105

Think you know all there is to know about Tom Brady? Well, did you know that: He was drafted by baseball’s Montreal Expos after high school? He was the youngest starting quarterback ever to win the Super Bowl? He and New England Patriots’ receiver Randy Moss set an NFL record for the most touchdown passes between a passer and a receiver in a single season? Tom Brady excelled in sports from an early age, playing both baseball and football in high school. His dream of playing professional football led him to join the University of Michigan Wolverines. He spent a lot of time on the sidelines during his first three years there, so he studied the game and prepared himself for bigger things. He eventually joined the New England Patriots as a third-string quarterback. But by early in his second season, he was the starter and became an instant celebrity after leading the team to Super Bowl victory. All of the attention was distracting, but Tom stayed grounded. Tom’s life is evidence that with hard work and determination anyone can realize their lifelong dreams. Read all the Sports Heroes and Legends books!

Your First Year in Real Estate, 2nd Ed.

Your First Year in Real Estate, 2nd Ed.
Author: Dirk Zeller
Publisher: Crown Currency
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2010-08-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0307717658

Newly Expanded with More Expert Advice to Help You Build a Winning Real Estate Career Welcome to the world of real estate sales, and the start of an exciting new career! Your destiny is now in your hands. Along with endless opportunities, flexible hours, and the freedom to chart your own path, you also have the potential to earn fabulous amounts of money. All you need for total success is preparation. Revised and expanded, Your First Year in Real Estate contains the essential knowledge you need to start off right in today’s vastly changed real estate market, avoid common first-year missteps, and get the inside edge that will take you to the top. Real estate expert Dirk Zeller has compiled the industry’s proven secrets and strategies that will enable novice agents to hit the ground running and excel from day one. You’ll get the insider’s guide to: • Selecting the right company • Developing valuable mentor and client relationships • Using the Internet and social networking to stay ahead of the competition (NEW!) • Setting—and reaching— essential career goals • Staying on top in today’s challenging real estate climate (NEW!) • And so much more. Concise and thorough, Your First Year in Real Estate is like having the top coach right by your side.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Football, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Football, 2nd Edition
Author: Brian Tarcy
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2001-07-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1101221976

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Understanding Football, Second Edition, provides new and intermediate football fans with all the information they need to understand and enjoy football. From high school to the NFL, coverage includes the basics of offense and defense, players, rules, strategies and even what to wear! New coverage for this edition includes: the draft—how it works for teams and players including parity, new technology on the field including instant replay, dangerous referee flags and rules changes for college and pro ball, XFL, arena league, expansion teams and NFL Europe, and the changing business and team strategy for professional football today.