| Hockey Superstars Contributor(s): Burgan, Michael (Author), Doeden, Matt (Author), Frederick, Shane (Author) |
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ISBN: 1491490284 ISBN-13: 9781491490280 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $33.79 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Hockey |
| Series: Hockey Superstars |
| Physical Information: 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With exciting text and high-impact Sports Illustrated images, Hockey Superstars brings readers right into the action. These biographies cover hockey's most exciting stars, from where they grew up to what they've achieved in their hockey careers. Sidebars, fast facts, and callout definitions add to readers' understanding of these amazing pucksters. |
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.Burgan, Michael: - Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie. |