Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Herschel Walker Herschel Walker S. H. Burchard A biography of the Heisman Trophy winner who played three seasons for the University of Georgia before leaving college to play professional football for the New Jersey Generals. OL5476181W
John McEnroe John McEnroe S. H. Burchard A biography of the tennis star who at the age of 18 became the youngest semifinalist in the 100-year history of Wimbledon. OL5476183W
Mark "The Bird" Fidrych Mark "The Bird" Fidrych S. H. Burchard An easy-to-read biography of the Detroit Tigers pitcher who was named Rookie of the Year in the American League in 1976. OL5476185W
"Mean" Joe Greene "Mean" Joe Greene S. H. Burchard A biography of "Mean" Joe Greene, a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers who is part of their powerful "front four" defense. OL5476186W
Reggie Jackson Reggie Jackson S. H. Burchard Presents an account of the often stormy career of one of baseball's most powerful hitters. OL5476191W
Sports star, Fernando Valenzuela Sports star, Fernando Valenzuela S. H. Burchard A biography of the pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was the first rookie to win the Cy Young Award, the greatest honor a professional pitcher can earn. OL5476192W
Tommy John Tommy John S. H. Burchard A brief biography of one of the leading pitchers in major league baseball whose recovery from an injury to his pitching arm made medical and sports history. OL5476194W
Tony Dorsett Tony Dorsett S. H. Burchard A brief biography of the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys. OL5476195W
Wayne Gretzky Wayne Gretzky S. H. Burchard A biography for beginning readers of the star player of Canada's Edmonton Oilers hockey team who has broken many NHL scoring records. OL5476198W
Chris Evert Chris Evert S. H. Burchard A biography of Chris Evert, a young American tennis player who won the Wimbledon championship in 1974. OL5476200W
Dorothy Hamill Dorothy Hamill S. H. Burchard A brief biography of the American figure skater who won a gold medal at the 1976 Winter Olympics. OL5476201W
Sports star, Sugar Ray Leonard Sports star, Sugar Ray Leonard S. H. Burchard A biography of the 1976 Olympic gold medal winner who became the welterweight champion of the world. OL5476203W
The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty S. H. Burchard Traces the history of the Statue of Liberty from its conception to its centennial with emphasis on the statue's restoration, its significance through the years, and the plans for the 1986 centennial … OL5476204W