Muhammad Ali
A legendary boxer battles a new, formidable opponent beyond the ring. Discover his enduring spirit.
Book Series · 10 Books
In order from Muhammad Ali to Kobe Bryant. Part of Matt Christopher Sports Classics.
The Legends in Sports series is a set of 10 chapter books by Matt Christopher and Glenn Stout, published between 2005 and 2021. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 130 pages.
A legendary boxer battles a new, formidable opponent beyond the ring. Discover his enduring spirit.
10 books · Published 2005–2021
A legendary boxer battles a new, formidable opponent beyond the ring. Discover his enduring spirit.
A baseball legend battles personal demons to redefine the game and lead his team to glory.
Relive thrilling Super Bowl moments, from epic victories to heartbreaking defeats.
Break barriers in baseball's historic moment.
Relive iconic World Series moments and legendary plays that shaped baseball history.
Discover the legacy of a racing legend whose daring style changed NASCAR forever.
Discover the triumphs and tragedies of athletes chasing Olympic dreams.
Explore the legendary journey of a basketball icon from childhood to stardom.
Uncover the triumphs of a tennis icon who redefined the game.
Discover Kobe Bryant's journey from prodigy to NBA legend.
There are 10 books in the Legends in Sports series. It began with Muhammad Ali in 2005, and the newest book, Kobe Bryant, was published in 2021.
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Kobe Bryant is the longest book in the series at 34,074 words (192 pages).
Dale Earnhardt Sr. is the shortest at 14,211 words (128 pages).
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