Jon M. Fishman
122) Real-Life Ninja
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Most people imagine ninja as figures clothed in black, scaling a castle wall for a covert mission. But how did ninja actually live their lives? Uncover the secrets and truth of living life as a ninja.
123) Derek Carr
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Derek Carr is a superstar quarterback for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have gotten better each year since Carr joined the team in 2014. In 2016 they made the National Football League (NFL) Playoffs for the first time in 14 years! And Carr says they'll get even better-he wants to lead the team all the way to the Super Bowl. Read more about Carr's career and fitness routines, his family, and the work he does for kids and his community beyond the...
126) Clayton Kershaw
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw is one of Major League Baseball's best pitchers. He received the Cy Young Award in 2011 and 2013 and pitched a no-hitter in 2014. Clayton's powerful left arm brought him to the top.
127) Giancarlo Stanton
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Giancarlo Stanton is a New York Yankees outfielder. Fans know him as one of the most powerful hitters in baseball. He crushes the ball with so much force that he led Major League Baseball (MLB) in home runs in 2017 with 59. Stanton is just as tough off the field. Learn about his time playing baseball in the minor leagues, how he works out to stay strong, how he earned the highest-paying contract in MLB history, and more.
128) Brittney Griner
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English
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After breaking records and winning awards in college basketball, Brittney Griner was the first pick in the 2013 WNBA draft. She joined the Phoenix Mercury. In her first game, Brittney showed the league her skills by dunking twice. Brittney's height makes her a talented center. She's a force on defense too. Fans love to watch her block shots and grab rebounds. Follow Brittney's story from her early years learning basketball in Houston, Texas, to her...
129) Megan Rapinoe
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English
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Megan Rapinoe lends her tremendous soccer talents to both the United States Women's National Team and Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League. Learn about her training regimen, her advocacy work, and more!
130) Cool Stock Cars
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English
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Exciting photos and engaging text tell readers all about stock cars, from stock car parts and NASCAR races to the history of stock cars.
131) Russell Wilson
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Lerner Publications Company
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[2015]
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English
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When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills.
132) Gabby Douglas
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Although she's just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Gabby Douglas made a larger-than-life impact on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Gabby dominated the gymnastics all-around competition with her flawless execution and amazingly high flips, winning gold by a landslide. In early 2012, this pint-sized powerhouse was ready to quit gymnastics for good, but she kept going. Competing at the Olympics at just sixteen years old, she became the best female gymnast...
133) James Harden
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden lit up scoreboards to the tune of more than 25 points per game in 2014-2015. That made him one of the best scorers in the league. But he wasn't always such a star player. When James played for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2009 to 2012, he started only seven games. After signing on with Houston for the 2012-2013 NBA season, James exploded as one of the top players in the NBA. Read all about James's journey from...