Book Series · 4 Books

Great Americans in Sports Books

In order from Mia Hamm to Drew Brees. Part of Matt Christopher Sports Classics.

Mia Hamm

Babe Ruth

Drew Brees

Blake Griffin

Mia Hamm

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mia Hamm

Sale price

$1248

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Mia Hamm

By Matt Christopher

Discover the journey of a soccer legend who changed the game forever.

192 pages· 24,074 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Summary: Step onto the field with Mia Hamm, a soccer legend whose speed and strategic prowess made her a world champion. From college fields to Olympic glory, her story is one of determination and triumph. As she navigates the challenges of being a sports hero, young athletes will find inspiration in her journey. Explore her life through vivid photos and infographics, and witness how she became one of America's greatest soccer stars. What drove her to the top, and how did she change the game forever?

The complete set

Great Americans in Sports Series

4 books · Published 2015

Mia Hamm

Sale price

$1248

Mia Hamm

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Discover the journey of a soccer legend who changed the game forever.

Babe Ruth

Sale price

$958

Babe Ruth

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Discover the journey of baseball's first power hitter overcoming obstacles to become a legend.

Drew Brees

Sale price

$1049

Drew Brees

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Discover how a young athlete became a Super Bowl MVP and football legend.

Blake Griffin

Sale price

$1099

Blake Griffin

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Can Blake Griffin overcome injury to dominate the NBA?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Great Americans in Sports series?

There are 4 books in the Great Americans in Sports series. It began with Mia Hamm in 2015, and the newest book, Drew Brees, was published in 2015.

What ages are the Great Americans in Sports books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Great Americans in Sports book is the longest?

Blake Griffin is the longest book in the series at 29,495 words (160 pages).

Which Great Americans in Sports book is the shortest?

Babe Ruth is the shortest at 17,225 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Great Americans in Sports to life.

Matt Christopher

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