Book Series · 5 Books

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

First Book in the Series

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

Shaquille O'Neal

By Ross Bernstein

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

Series
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Shaquille O'Neal

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

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

Blake Griffin

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2014

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

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Kevin Love

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

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

Clayton Kershaw

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015

Discover the rise of a legendary pitcher in MLB history.

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).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Amazing Athletes to life.

01

Ross Bernstein

Author
02

Jon M. Fishman

Author

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