100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History

Ages 8 to 15, Grades 3 to 10

Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary athletes from around the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids!

From Joe Louis to Gordie Howe, Arnold Palmer to Pelé, Michelle Kwan to Serena Williams and many more, readers will be introduced to sports legends throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History offers a look at the incredible lives, record-breaking achievements, and remarkable dedication of athletes who have inspired countless fans all over the world. 

Educational and engaging, 100 Athletes features:

-Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated and now includes brand-new additions like Misty Copeland, Tony Hawk, Michael Phelps, and Usain Bolt-Illustrated portraits of each figure -Fascinating facts about athletes from dozens of different sports disciplines-A timeline, index, trivia questions, project ideas and more!

About the Author

Timothy Jacobs is a sports enthusiastRoberts is an expert in Baseball.