African American History: Books - Athletes

A biography of Barry Bonds who has won three Most Valuable Player awards in four years and four Golden Glove awards.

A biography of the star quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.

Traces the personal life and basketball career of the Minnesota Timberwolves' forward.

ext and color photos present the life of NBA all-star Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway up to the year 2000.

Profiles the record-breaking career of Magic Johnson with the Los Angeles Lakers to his present HIV-positive status.

A brief biography of the basketball superstar, Michael Jordan, from his childhood in North Carolina through his career with the Chicago Bulls to his status as one of the sport's fifty greatest players.

This book profiles the basketball superstar, who retired from the Chicago Bulls at age thirty, played minor league baseball and then returned to professional basketball in 1994.

Photographs and text provide information about the life and career of basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. Includes a time line, glossary, and index.

A biography of the Los Angeles Laker's high-scoring center, who also owns restaurants and a clothing line, has written books, recorded rap albums, and starred in three films.

Traces the personal life and basketball career of the Los Angeles Lakers star player Shaquille O'Neal.

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend, and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

Describes the life of track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens, from his childhood in Alabama and his family's move to Cleveland to his athletic career which culminated in his winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.

A biography of the first African American pitcher to join the American League.

Biography of Seattle Supersonics' guard Gary Payton. Includes Payton's career statistics.

This book examines the life and achievements of the first graduate of the United States Naval Academy to play in the National Basketball Association.

A biography of the first African American to break the color barrier in major league baseball.

A biography of the first African American to break the color barrier in major league baseball.

Introduces Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball.

A biography of the first African-American to play major league baseball.

An introduction to the personal life and baseball career of the legendary player, Jackie Robinson.

Presents a biography of the first black baseball player to play in the major leagues when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Also traces the history of all-black baseball teams.

Examines the life of the talented black athlete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, focusing on the role of determination in his success.

Presents a brief biography of legendary baseball player for the old Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie Robinson, who, in 1947, became the first African-American to play in major league baseball.

A biography of CC Sabathia, one of professional baseball's most outstanding pitchers, discussing his childhood in Vallejo, California, his high school athletic career, his experiences in the major leagues, his family, and his charitable work.

Photographs and text provide a brief introduction to the life and career of basketball star Kobe Bryant.

Describes the personal life and football career of the star running back for the Denver Broncos.

A biography of the star running back for the Denver Broncos, Terrell Davis.

Examines the career of Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Julius Erving, the only player ever to be named the league's MVP in both the ABA and the NBA.

Profiles running back Eddie George of the Tennessee Titans, who helped to bring his team to the 1999 AFC championship game with a sixty-eight yard run for a touchdown.

A biography of the centerfielder and power hitter for the Seattle Mariners, who entered professional baseball when he was only seventeen-years-old.

This book presents a brief biography of the center fielder for the Seattle Mariners, who entered professional baseball when he was only seventeen years old.

Examines the career of the star basketball player Grant Hill, from his childhood to his pro career with the Detroit Pistons.

Looks at the life and career of Ryan Howard, a first baseman and power hitter with the Philadelphia Phillies, discussing how natural talent, hard work, and a good attitude earned him the 2006 National League Most Valuable Player Award and the admiration of fans.

Profiles the life and career of basketball star Allen Iverson, a player with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Profiles the basketball career of Michael Jordan, who is considered to be the most complete player ever to step onto a basketball court.

A biography of the player who led the 1996 women's Olympic basketball team to win the gold medal for the United States in Atlanta.

A biography of Carl Lewis, the man who broke Jesse Owen's record by winning four gold medals in track and field in the 1984 Olympic games.

Presents a short biography of the life of heavyweight boxing champion, Joe Louis, and chronicles his career in the ring.

An illustrated introduction to the life and accomplishments of professional boxer Joe Louis.

Chronicles the life and career of Chad Ochocinco, a wide receiver for the New England Patriots football team.

An illustrated account of the career of professional basketball player Glen Rice, discussing his youth in Michigan, his college accomplishments, and his stints with various NBA teams.

This book describes the life and achievements of the record-breaking wide receiver, from his childhood in Mississippi to his success with the San Francisco 49ers.

A simple introduction to the life and career of Major League Baseball MVP Jimmy Rollins.

A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.

Examines the life of running back Barry Sanders, the all-time leading ball-carrier of the Detroit Lions.

Examines the life of the colorful and hard-working Florida football player who became known as "Neion Deion."

A biography of the Team USA soccer goalie from her childhood to the 1999 Women's World Cup championship.

Traces the life of this football player from his childhood in a Florida government housing project to his being a star for the Dallas Cowboys.

Presents a biography of the professional football player who, in his first season as starting quarterback, led the Pittsburgh Steelers to the AFC title game.

A biography of the African-American woman who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track in a single Olympics.

A career biography of Chris Webber, a power forward for the Sacramento Kings basketball team, discussing the skills that make him an outstanding player.

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