True Heroes of Sports
True Heroes of Sports

Author: Steve Riach

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2009-03-15

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1418561452

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An inside look at the heart and faith of sports heroes. This feels like a Sports Illustrated photo-essay title! True Heroes of Sports provides a unique look at favorite athletic champions–both past and present. Combining the brilliant images of renowned sports photographer Tom DiPace with essays by sports author Steve Riach, this book profiles the greatest heroes in sports with candid insights into their triumphs and set-backs . . . and ultimately the love faith to capture the total persona of each hero. Featured athletes have been selected for their excellence in their sport and their contributions as a positive example in exhibiting sportsmanship, character, and champion heart.

Sports Heroes
Sports Heroes

Author: Mia Cassany

Publisher:

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781914519000

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This book isn't about the most amazing sports victories; it is about how important it is not give up and about learning to overcome life's many challenges and fighting for what you believe in. It delves into examples of some sportspersons who have been able to innovate or fight against prejudice. Athletes featured: Muhammad Ali (USA), Dick Fosbury (USA), Gerry López (USA), Edurne Pasaban (Spain), Gertrude Ederle (USA), Jackie Robinson (USA), André Agassi (France), Sonja Henie (Norway), Pelé (Brazil), Gino Bartali & Fausto Coppi (Italy), Nadia Comâneci (Romania), Katherine Switzer (Germany), Harry Vardon (UK), Chester Williams (South Africa), Ma Long (China), Patty McGee (USA).

Champions of Faith
Champions of Faith

Author: Thomas A. O'Toole

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9781580510912

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Through the words of such Catholic athletes as Sammy Sosa, Tara Lipinski, and Dave Wannstedt, this book reveals that heroes still exist. It also reveals that for many of those who take their role-model status seriously, faith plays a major part in their success and their witness.

Kid Athletes
Kid Athletes

Author: David Stabler

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2015-11-17

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1594748233

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Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how Tiger Woods, Gabby Douglas, Bruce Lee, Billie Jean King, and other budding sports champions faced kid-sized challenges growing up. Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker, his family sent him to reform school. Race car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive.” And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play. Kid Athletes tells all of their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on every page. Other subjects include Billie Jean King, Jackie Robinson, Yao Ming, Gabby Douglas, Tiger Woods, Julie Krone, Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Orr, Lionel Messi, and more! Excited for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics? Check out Kid Olympians: Summer!

Baseball Heroes
Baseball Heroes

Author: Glenn Stout

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 2010-12-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780606150965

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Presents the inspiring stories of baseball players who overcame obstacles in the course of their careers due to race, religion, ethnicity, or gender, including Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenburg, Fernando Valenzuela, and Ila Borders

Mickey Mantle
Mickey Mantle

Author: John Marlin

Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books

Published: 2004-08-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780822517962

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A look at the life and career of the famous baseball player.

Ultimate Sports Heroes - Usain Bolt
Ultimate Sports Heroes - Usain Bolt

Author: John Murray

Publisher: Dino Books

Published: 2017-07-13

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1786068222

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'Usain was confident. After all, he'd been rewriting the record books of athletics history for a decade.' 9.58 seconds was all it took for Usain Bolt to blaze his way into the history books, with a 100 metres world record that shocked the world. But when Usain was little, he preferred cricket to running. No one knew that the tall, skinny boy from a small town in Jamaiwould go on to become 'The Lightning Bolt' – the fastest man ever.

True Courage
True Courage

Author: Dee Henderson

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2005-10

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9781414310657

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Someone snatched his cousin's wife and son. FBI agent Luke Falcon is searching for a kidnapper and sorting out the crime. He's afraid it's the work of a stalker. He's afraid they're already dead. And he'll do anything required to get them back alive ... but he didn't plan on falling in love with the only witness. Later repackaged and republished as a stand-alone title, "Kidnapped" (Carol Stream, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, c2008).