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British Champions volume 2
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A mentor, a manager and the sensation of international Grand Prix racing in the late 1970s - this is the story of America's 'King' Kenny Roberts. Kenny Roberts arrived on the GP scene after winning the American Grand National Championship two years in succession. In his first year he won the 500cc World Championship - and then went on to make it a hat trick with overall victories in 1979 and 1980! Action footage delivers the full story of a glittering...
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British Champions volume 1
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Champion Sheene Barry Sheene MBE was probably the most famous two-wheeled star to have ever come out of Britain. The confident 'Bazza' brought his successes to the attention of the British public, and they took him to their hearts.
The cheeky cockney was an inspiration to millions. There were other British champions who achieved more on the track, but the articulate, witty and confident who brought his successes to the attention of the British...
12) Batting Ninth
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Chad Griffin can't hit a baseball to save his life. When he steps up to home plate, he usually leaves after the umpire shouts, "Strike Three." He always bats in the same spot for the Rangers, ninth, the worst hitter on the team. Even worse, he falls short of his dad's high expectations, but when the Rangers get a major-league all-star as their new coach, Chad's hitting begins to turn around, but hitting a baseball isn't Chad's only problem. As his...
13) The Big Show
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Big Show has been a wrestling star for over 15 years. Standing 7 feet tall and weighing almost 500 pounds, he towers over almost every other wrestler. Readers will explore Big Show's past, his time in wrestling, and the moves he uses to thrill fans and defeat his opponents.
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Champions of the Wild Weird West volume 1
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A fallen samurai, who has sworn never to draw his blade again is drawn to America when his wife-to-be and her father are kidnapped. On the trail to their rescue, he encounters a posse sent to investigate a stolen railroad car. What the thieves think must be a safe full of money turns out to be something much more valuable to the right people. They blow the safe and its contents, the remains of the first captured zombie, crossing the country to be...
15) CM Punk
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Since entering the ring for the first time in 2005, CM Punk has made himself stand out with his thrilling moves and ability to engage the audience. He has won several titles, including the WWE Championship. Readers will learn how CM Punk became a wrestler, what his favorite moves are, and how he finishes off his opponents in the ring.
16) Edge
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Nicknamed "The Ultimate Opportunist," Edge uses any means necessary and does anything possible to win championships. He has been a successful solo and tag team wrestler, winning titles in both formats. Readers will learn about Edge's background, his wrestling style, and why he is one of the most entertaining wrestlers in the sport today.
17) Jack Swagger
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Jack Swagger calls himself "The All-American American" because of his traditional American wrestling style. Countless wrestlers have submitted to his painful ankle lock, a move that has won him many championships. When Swagger brings his technical skills to the ring, few wrestlers stand a chance. In this title, readers will learn about Swagger's childhood, training, and journey to become a WWE Champion.
18) John Cena
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It could be argued that John Cena is currently the face of professional wrestling. He has held the World Championship Belt many times and is a fan favorite. This book teaches readers about John Cena's past, how he became a skilled professional wrestler, and how he continues to thrill fans around the world.
19) Kane
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Kane has been wrestling for almost 20 years. His specialty is the "inferno match," during which the wrestling ring is surrounded with fire. This high-interest biography explores Kane's background, his training, and the wrestling moves that make him one of wrestling's superstars.
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Matty Wells loves soccer. Unfortunately, he isn't any good at it. And he certainly isn't the hero of his team, the Canyon Cannons, like the star player Gibb Moore. Matty volunteers to be the team's new goalie, but things don't get any better. Gibb scores the goals for the team and gets the glory, while Matty stands untested in the goal. Then Matty meets a new coach, Bobako, who helps him practice and improve his skills. Can Matty become the team's...
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