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Soccer (or football) is a popular and beloved sport all over the world. Discover the most talented goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards with Soccer Biographies for Kids. This lineup shows you what it takes to be one of the greats, with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players on the pitch.

Are you ready for the smackdown? Growing listeners can learn about professional wrestling superstars, their moves, and their victories in this low-level series. From signature moves to final pins, the action in this series is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats!

Auston Matthews felt at home on the ice as soon as he stepped onto a rink as a kid. Soon, hockey scouts watched him closely as he broke records in the youth hockey. After signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he made an immediate impact by being the first player in the modern era to score four goals in his National Hockey League debut. Learn about the rise of a three-time NHL All-Star in this exciting, fast-paced biography.

They fire hard slap shots. They speed across the ice. Who are the brightest stars in the game of hockey?

In 1911, three men were in the final round of the famed Pendleton Round-Up. One was white, one was Indian, and one was black. When the judges declared the white man the winner, the audience was outraged. They named black cowboy George Fletcher the "people's champion" and took up a collection, ultimately giving Fletcher far more than the value of the prize that went to the official winner. Award-winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson tells the story of Fletcher's triumph with a western flair that will delight kids - and adults - who love true stories, unlikely heroes, and cowboy tales.

Triple H’s size makes him an imposing figure in the ring. Who would have thought he was once a skinny kid? From Triple H’s early struggles to his signature moves and his list of title belts, learn all you need to know about the self-proclaimed King of WWE.

Did a major-league pitcher really hit a bird with a fastball in the middle of a game? What did a goat have to do with the Chicago Cubs not winning a championship for more than 70 years? Did Babe Ruth really point toward center field just before hitting a big home run in the 1932 World Series? Prepare to uncover the real stories behind these and other great baseball myths and legends!

Many of the greatest hockey players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Listen to find out the stories behind hockey’s legendary nicknames.

LeBron James worked hard to become a National Basketball Association (NBA) star. Now he uses his fame to give back to others. Learn more about how James rose to the top of the NBA!

Dwayne Johnson is better known as the Rock. How much do you know about this pro wrestler turned superstar actor? High-interest details of his fascinating life will enthrall listeners.

There's nothing like American football! Dive into Football Biographies for Kids and meet some of the most famous quarterbacks, tight ends, wide receivers, and kickers in history—and see what makes them so impressive. This roster of legendary NFL players shows you what it takes to be one of the greats.

Baseball runs in the family for Fernando Tatis Jr. Both his father and grandfather played professional baseball. Tatis signed his first professional baseball contract when he was just 16 years old! He made his major league debut a few years later and broke an age record that same day. Learn more about this Dominican shortstop superstar!

It's a bird! It's a plane! No - it's Rey Mysterio! This high-flying luchador takes pro wrestling to a whole new level. He may be small compared to other wrestlers, but Rey Mysterio has made a big impact in the world of pro wrestling.

In 1980 the Soviet Union had dominated the world of hockey for nearly 30 years. Nobody thought the USSR's hockey team could be beaten in the Winter Olympics. But US Hockey coach Herb Brooks didn't believe that. He pulled together a ragtag team of amateur hockey players and molded them into a team that could compete with the best teams in the world.

What kind of wrestler can be a model for drug-free, healthy living and still be heel? Only a punk - CM Punk, that is. Follow CM Punk from the backyard wrestling rings of his childhood to the WWE main event.

Mixed martial arts competitors wrestle, jab, and kick their ways to the top. The best fighters never pull any punches. Listen here for the biggest names in MMA.

When the legendary Babe Ruth strode to the plate in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, the game was tied 4-4 in the fifth inning. After taking two strikes, Ruth cemented his place in baseball history. He first pointed toward the outfield, and then slammed a monster home run on the very next pitch.

They throw long passes. They make tough catches. Who are the brightest stars in the game of football?

Danica Patrick is a standout NASCAR driver. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming an auto racing superstar.

Learn about the birth of the Z-Boys skateboarding team and how they influenced modern skateboarding.