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5) Naomi Osaka
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"Born in the US, raised in a Haitian and Japanese household, and known for her tennis talent, Naomi Osaka is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking for singles tennis. Learn her story!"--
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"US swimmer Michael Phelps was the most decorated Olympic athlete in history before the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Winning an additional five golds and a silver in Rio for a total of 28 career medals, Phelps has a list of accomplishments in the pool that may never be matched. Learn all about Phelps's Olympic victories, how he maintains a world-class swimmer's body, what he does for fun, his plans for the future, and much more ovided...
8) Simone Biles
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Simone Biles joined the US women's gymnastics team to compete at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. Along with her teammates, she sailed through her events to claim the gold medal in the team competition for the United States. She also took home three golds and a bronze in the individual events in which she competed. Though Biles follows an intense training routine, her schedule doesn't stop her from having fun. Learn all...
11) Real-life ninja
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"A figure clothed in black scales 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"--
12) Lebron James
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"LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has wowed basketball fans throughout his career. Dig deeper into James's impressive play, discover how he stays on top, and learn more about his life outside of basketball"--
14) Manny Pacquiao
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao has won multiple world championships and is the only fighter in the sport's history to win titles in eight different weight classes. When Manny fought Floyd Mayweather in 2015, many people called it the fight of the century. But Manny is much more than just a boxer. He is also a musician and an actor, and he has even played professional basketball. In 2010, Manny became a congressman in the Philippines. Learn more about the Filipino...
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"Have you ever wondered who are the greatest baseball players of all time? This top-10s title has answers! Readers are also invited to think critically about which players they personally consider the greatest"--
Who are the greatest baseball players of all time? Take a look at the careers of players past and present in this fun, fact-filled book. Readers are also invited to think critically about which players they personally consider the greatest...
16) Rob Gronkowski
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"Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski is a tight end for the New England Patriots. Learn more about Gronk's impressive record as tight end, along with his training regimen, what he does in his spare time, and more."--
17) Alex Morgan
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When Alex Morgan was eight years old, she dreamed of becoming an Olympian. In 2012, that dream came true when she helped the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) win the soccer gold medal at the Olympic Games in London, England. In 2015, Alex and her USWNT teammates beat Japan in the championship match to win the World Cup. Alex is also an author, a model, and much more. Read all about Alex's life and her path to soccer stardom.
18) Cool sports cars
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Simple text and photos introduce readers to everything they need to know about sports cars.
19) Abby Wambach
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Profiles the life and career accomplishments of the international soccer star, including her early life, college career at the University of Florida, and playing for the U.S. women's national team.
20) Mariano Rivera
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In 2013, New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera announced he would retire after playing 19 seasons in the major leagues. Follow his inspiring story from Puerto Caimito, Panama to the mound at Yankee's Stadium.