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Amazing Athletes Books

In order from Shaquille O'Neal to Serena Williams.

The Amazing Athletes series is a set of 5 chapter books by Jon M. Fishman, published between 2004 and 2016. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 30 pages.

Shaquille O'Neal
Blake Griffin
Clayton Kershaw
Kevin Love
Serena Williams
Shaquille O'Neal
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Shaquille O'Neal
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$2393
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

Shaquille O'Neal

Trace a basketball legend's rise from high school to NBA stardom.

32 pages· 2,173 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
Library Binding
Summary: Trace the rise of a basketball legend from high school prodigy to NBA powerhouse. Discover the pivotal moments and challenges that shaped his career with the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers. What drives a champion?
The complete set

Amazing Athletes Series

5 books · Published 2004–2016

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$2393

Shaquille O'Neal

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

Trace a basketball legend's rise from high school to NBA stardom.

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$795

Blake Griffin

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2014

A basketball prodigy rises, overshadowing his brother with powerful dunks.

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$795

Clayton Kershaw

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015

Discover the rise of a legendary pitcher in MLB history.

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$2273

Kevin Love

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

NBA star excels on and off the court, impacting lives beyond basketball.

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$2665

Serena Williams

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2016

A tennis legend conquers the court, defying all odds.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Amazing Athletes series?

There are 5 books in the Amazing Athletes series. It began with Shaquille O'Neal in 2004, and the newest book, Serena Williams, was published in 2016.

What ages are the Amazing Athletes books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Amazing Athletes book is the longest?

Shaquille O'Neal is the longest book in the series at 2,173 words (32 pages).

Which Amazing Athletes book is the shortest?

Kevin Love is the shortest at 1,684 words (24 pages).

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