Jon M. Fishman
1) Simone Biles
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Since storming the 2016 Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles keeps pushing the boundaries of her sport. Learn about Biles's gravity-defying moves, what she does outside gymnastics, and why her fans can't wait for the 2020 Games"--
2) Coco Gauff
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
At only sixteen years old, tennis prodigy Coco Gauff has played in the most prestigious tournaments in her sport. And she's just getting started! Learn all about tennis's newest star in this high-action book.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
All-court tennis phenom Sloane Stephens is ranked fourth in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) with six singles titles and one US Open Championship. Read all about this WTA superstar!
4) Naomi Osaka
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Born in the US and raised in a Haitian and Japanese household, Naomi Osaka is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking for singles tennis. Learn how she became a rising star in the tennis world.
6) Joe Burrow
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Quarterback Joe Burrow was the Cincinnati Bengals' star pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Learn about Burrow's stellar college career, his workout routine, and how he stays connected to his hometown.
7) Lebron James
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has wowed basketball fans throughout his career. Dig deeper into James's impressive play, discover how he stays on top, and learn more about his life outside of basketball"--
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in 2021. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical thinking questions will be a hit with young gymnastics fans.
10) Baker Mayfield
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is a Heisman winner and the 2018 first overall draft pick. As a rookie, he proved himself with an amazing comeback in his first NFL game. Read his story!"--
11) Michael Phelps
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Michael Phelps had already competed in four Olympic Games and won more Olympic medals than any other athlete, but in 2016 he decided to compete one last time. At the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, superstar swimmer Phelps won six more medals, bringing him to a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals in his career. After years of training, Phelps says he's finally ready to retire and spend more time with his family. Learn all about Phelps's...
12) Kyrie Irving
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Kyrie Irving was a National Basketball Association (NBA) star before he played a game in the league. Kyrie was the first pick in the 2011 NBA draft, and Cleveland Cavaliers fans were anxious to see what the high-flying guard could do. Kyrie was ready for all the attention. He scored almost twenty points per game for the Cavs and was named NBA Rookie of the Year. In 2014, Kyrie won the Most Valuable Player award at the NBA All-Star Game. Read more...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Alex Morgan helped the US Women's National Team to victory in the 2012 Olympics and the 2015 Women's World Cup. This title's reader-friendly text, critical-thinking questions, and bright design will attract young soccer fans.
14) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the professional basketball player, including his successes both on and off the court, his training regimen, and his charity work.
15) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
Tennis superstar Serena Williams won the Wimbledon singles title in 2015. It was her fourth Grand Slam tournament victory in a row, a feat she had also reached earlier in her career. Fans called it the Serena Slam. She had begun her tennis career in the shadow of her older sister Venus. But after completing the Serena Slam for the second time, Serena no longer stood in anyone's shadow. Learn all about one of the greatest tennis players of all time....
16) Suni Lee
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
"Suni Lee won the gymnastics individual all-around gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Learn how this US gymnast achieves her remarkable routines and explore what her life is like outside of gymnastics"--
17) Alex Morgan
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
When Alex Morgan was eight years old, she dreamed of becoming an Olympian. In 2012 her dream came true when she played in the Olympic Games in London, England. Read all about Alex's life and path to soccer stardom.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
"Grab your racket, head to the courts, and ace that serve! It's time to learn about the greatest tennis players of all time. Readers will be presented with exciting stats in a fun top-10 format"--
19) Ezekiel Elliott
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Description
"This in-depth look at Ezekiel Elliot covers his childhood, his time playing football at Ohio State University, and the fitness and nutrition routines that make him an unstoppable running back" --