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[2012]
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Many people believed NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers would quickly become a star when he joined the Green Bay Packers in 2005. But as the backup to Brett Favre, Aaron didn't get to play much during his first three seasons. When Aaron took over as starting quarterback in 2008, he showed that he belonged on the field. Aaron led his team to the...
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[2013]
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English
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Soccer superstar David Beckham is one of the biggest celebrities in the world. Born in Great Britain, David was playing for England's top soccer team by the age of twenty. David moved to the United States in 2007 and joined the Los Angeles Galaxy. In 2011, David led the Galaxy to victory in the Major League Soccer (MLS) championship. Learn more about the life of one of sports' biggest stars.
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[2013]
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English
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Although she's just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Gabby Douglas made a larger-than-life impact on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Gabby dominated the gymnastics all-around competition with her flawless execution and amazingly high flips, winning gold by a landslide. In early 2012, this pint-sized powerhouse was ready to quit gymnastics for good, but she kept going. Competing at the Olympics at just sixteen years old, she became the best female gymnast...
4) Carli Lloyd
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[2016]
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English
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Soccer hero Carli Lloyd knows how to score goals when her team needs them the most. She is one of the top players on the United States Women's National Team (USWNT). At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Carli scored the winning goal to give the USWNT the gold medal. Then, in 2012, she scored the gold medal game-winner again at the Olympic Games in London, England. In 2015, Carli scored three goals in the World Cup championship game to help...
5) Buster Posey
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[2016?]
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English
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San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has done it all in his short Major League Baseball career. In 2010, he was named National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. In 2012, Buster won the NL batting title and was named NL Most Valuable Player. But Buster has done more than just collect individual baseball awards. The Giants have won the World Series three times with Buster behind the plate (2010, 2012, and 2014). Learn more about one of baseball's...
7) Drew Brees
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Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
Description
A short look at the life and career of the famous quarterback.
8) J.J. Watt
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Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Houston Texans defensive lineman J. J. Watt is one of the biggest players in the National Football League (NFL). But he wasn't always on track for stardom. J. J. started his college career playing tight end at Central Michigan University. A career in the pros seemed out of reach. But after a transfer to the University of Wisconsin and a switch to the defensive line, J. J.'s hard-hitting talents began to shine. In 2012, J. J. led the NFL in sacks and...
10) Alex Morgan
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[2016]
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English
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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.
11) Danica Patrick
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Pub. Date
[2007]
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English
Description
Biography of the first woman ever to hold the lead in the Indianapolis 500 and one who competes in one of the toughest leagues in the world.
12) Tim Tebow
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Pub. Date
[2013]
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English
Description
Provides a brief introduction to the life and career of quarterback Tim Tebow.
13) Kevin Durant
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Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
Description
Profiles the life and accomplishments of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant.
14) Ryan Howard
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Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
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Looks at the life and accomplishments of the Philadelphia Phillies first baseman who was the National League MVP in 2006.
15) Derek Jeter
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Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Derek Jeter, a shortstop for the New York Yankees who several American League records.
16) Maya Moore
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Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
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Presents the life and accomplishments of the female basketball player.
17) Joe Mauer
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Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Biography of Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer.
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