Although Tony Dungy was passed over in the 1977 NFL draft, Coach Chuck Noll of the Pittsburgh Steelers recognized his athleticism and understanding of the game and signed him as a free agent.
Whether he's soaring through the air for a powerful slam dunk, threading the ball to a teammate for a key shot, or launching a new pair of Nikes, the Miami Heat's LeBron James is one of the most exciting athletes in the world.
John Elway, the winningest quarterback in NFL history, shares his triumphs and tribulations with young readers and encourages them to remember that victory in any endeavor is just a comeback away.
In words, photos and entertaining illustrations, record-setting Miami Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino describes his early childhood in Pittsburgh, his successes and failures in high school and college sports, and his remarkable professional career.
A heartfelt message from one of the NBA's most valuable players, Confidence Counts inspires kids to believe in themselves and to strive for success in all they do.
2020 Red Maple Fiction Award - Shortlisted * 2021 Chocolate Lily Award - Winner"e;The fast-paced and suspenseful plot will keep readers rooting for Owen, Arturo, and the others.
2020 Red Maple Fiction Award - Shortlisted * 2021 Chocolate Lily Award - Winner"e;The fast-paced and suspenseful plot will keep readers rooting for Owen, Arturo, and the others.
Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * High Plains Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * Red Maple Fiction Award - Shortlisted * Snow Willow Award - ShortlistedSadia wishes life in high school was as straightforward as a game of basketball.
Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * High Plains Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * Red Maple Fiction Award - Shortlisted * Snow Willow Award - ShortlistedSadia wishes life in high school was as straightforward as a game of basketball.
Short-listed for the 1995 Silver Birch Award Eleven-year-old Josie Grun escapes from Communist East Germany with her mother and father one dark night in 1989 just months before the Berlin Wall comes tumbling down.