| Legends in the Making Contributor(s): Doeden, Matt (Author), Frederick, Shane (Author), Gitlin, Martin William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1476562210 ISBN-13: 9781476562216 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $108.87 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General |
| Series: Legends in the Making |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7.1" W x 9.3" (2.35 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Introduce young readers to today's most popular professional athletes. Bold photos from SI Kids, engaging text, and informative statistics feed the curiosity of young fans. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS. |
Contributor Bio(s): Doeden, Matt: - Matt Doeden is a freelance author and editor from Minnesota. He's written numerous children's books on sports, music, current events, the military, extreme survival, and much more. His books Sandy Koufax (Twenty-First Century Books, 2006) and Tom Brady: Unlikely Champion (Twenty-First Century Books, 2011) were Junior Library Guild selections. Doeden began his career as a sports writer before turning to publishing. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and two children.Frederick, Shane: - Shane Frederick has been writing about sports since he worked for his high school newspaper in Wisconsin. He currently covers college hockey and other sports for The Free Press newspaper in Mankato, Minnesota, and has won awards for his stories from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is also the author of several sports books, including The Best of Everything Football Book and The Ultimate Guide to Pro Football Teams. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Shane lives in Mankato with his wife, Sara, their three children, Ben, Jack, and Lucy, and their dog, Molly.Gitlin, Martin William: - Marty Gitlin is a freelance writer based in Cleveland, Ohio. He has written many educational books and has won nearly 50 awards during his 25 years as a writer, including first place for general excellence from the Associated Press. He and his wife have three children. |