"What do you want to be when you grow up? How about a sports hero? Turn the pages of this book and be inspired by eight incredible kids like you who worked hard, followed their dreams, and became sports superstars."-- Provided by publisher.

Provides information on people who have risked their lives to save people, discovered life saving medicine, and explored new places.

Americans treasure their sports' heroes, professional and amateur alike, and this series of documentaries presents often-heroic stories of Americans who bring dignity and honor to their athletic endeavors.

"Discover the stories behind your favorite sports heroes and find out how they rose to become world-famous champions."--cover, page 4.