Living Legends of Sports: Sets 1 – 2

While all professional athletes exhibit extraordinary skill and physical ability, some of them rise above their peers, wowing audiences not only with their talent but also their determination and fortitude. Young readers will be inspired by their favorite athletes’ tenacity, dedication, discipline, hard work, and success. Each competitor’s climb to the top is outlined, from his childhood and early sports endeavors to his establishment as a living legend, including all the trials and triumphs along the way.
• 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