Book Series · 41 Books

On the Field With . . . Books

In order from On the Court with... Michael Jordan to On the Field with.... Part of Matt Christopher Sports Classics.

On the Court with... Michael Jordan
In the Huddle with... Steve Young
On the Court with... Grant Hill
On the Ice with... Wayne Gretzky
On the Court with... Hakeem Olajuwon
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

On the Court with... Michael Jordan
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996

On the Court with... Michael Jordan

By Matt Christopher

Explore the triumphs and challenges of basketball legend Michael Jordan.

144 pages· 22,476 words· Est. 3 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Dive into the life of Michael Jordan, the basketball icon who redefined the game with his unmatched skills and determination. From leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships to his brief stint in baseball, Jordan's journey is one of relentless pursuit and extraordinary achievements. Discover the highs and lows of his career, the moments that made him a legend, and the legacy that continues to inspire. Can one man truly defy gravity and expectations? This biography offers an inside look at the superstar who made us believe in the impossible.
The complete set

On the Field With . . . Series

41 books · Published 1996–2020

YearTitleAuthorPages
1996On the Court with... Michael JordanMatt Christopher144
1996In the Huddle with... Steve YoungMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout131
1996On the Court with... Grant HillMatt Christopher128
1997On the Ice with... Wayne GretzkyMatt Christopher133
1997On the Court with... Hakeem OlajuwonMatt Christopher111
1997On the Field with... Emmitt SmithMatt Christopher122
1997On the Mound with... Greg MadduxMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout128
1997At the Plate with... Ken Griffey Jr.Matt Christopher144
1997On the Court with... Andre AgassiMatt Christopher120
1997At the Plate with... Mo VaughnMatt Christopher113
1998On the Mound with Randy JohnsonMatt Christopher143
1998On the Course with... Tiger WoodsMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout144
1998On the Field with... Mia HammMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout128
1998On the Court with... Lisa LeslieMatt Christopher128
1999In the Huddle with... John ElwayMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout109
1999On the Ice with... Tara LipinskiMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout128
1999At the Plate with... Mark McGwireMatt Christopher128
1999At the Plate with... Sammy SosaMatt Christopher128
2000In the Goal with... Briana ScurryMatt Christopher128
2000On the Field with... Julie FoudyMatt Christopher128
2000On the Field with...Derek JeterMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout128
2000On the Field with... Terrell DavisMatt Christopher128
2001On the Track with Jeff GordonMatt Christopher128
2001On the Halfpipe with Tony HawkMatt Christopher96
2001On the Court with Kobe BryantMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout96
2002On the Court with... Venus and Serena WilliamsMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout128
2002On the Ice with... Mario LemieuxMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout128
2003At the Plate with... IchiroMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout125
2003On the Bike with... Lance ArmstrongMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout112
2003On the Court With... Shaquille O'NealMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout128
2004On the Court with... Jennifer CapriatiMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout128
2004On the Mound with... Curt SchillingMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout112
2004On the Court with... Yao MingMatt Christopher, Glenn Stout112
2008On the Field with...Peyton and Eli ManningMatt Christopher144
2008On the Court with... LeBron JamesMatt Christopher176
2009On the Field with... Albert PujolsMatt Christopher128
2010On the Court with...Dwight HowardMatt Christopher145
2017On the Court with...Stephen CurryMatt Christopher128
2018On the Field with...Tom BradyMatt Christopher160
2018On the Court with...Kevin DurantMatt Christopher144
2020On the Field with...Matt Christopher160
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Common Questions

How many books are in the On the Field With . . . series?

There are 41 books in the On the Field With . . . series. It began with On the Court with... Michael Jordan in 1996, and the newest book, On the Field with..., was published in 2020.

What ages are the On the Field With . . . books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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Matt Christopher

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Glenn Stout

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The #1 Sports Writer for Kids

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