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.

The On the Field With . . . series is a set of 41 chapter books by Matt Christopher, published between 1996 and 2020. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 130 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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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

Year	Title	Author	Pages
1996	On the Court with... Michael Jordan	Matt Christopher	144
1996	In the Huddle with... Steve Young	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	131
1996	On the Court with... Grant Hill	Matt Christopher	128
1997	On the Ice with... Wayne Gretzky	Matt Christopher	133
1997	On the Court with... Hakeem Olajuwon	Matt Christopher	111
1997	On the Field with... Emmitt Smith	Matt Christopher	122
1997	On the Mound with... Greg Maddux	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	128
1997	At the Plate with... Ken Griffey Jr.	Matt Christopher	144
1997	On the Court with... Andre Agassi	Matt Christopher	120
1997	At the Plate with... Mo Vaughn	Matt Christopher	113
1998	On the Mound with Randy Johnson	Matt Christopher	143
1998	On the Course with... Tiger Woods	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	144
1998	On the Field with... Mia Hamm	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	128
1998	On the Court with... Lisa Leslie	Matt Christopher	128
1999	In the Huddle with... John Elway	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	109
1999	On the Ice with... Tara Lipinski	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	128
1999	At the Plate with... Mark McGwire	Matt Christopher	128
1999	At the Plate with... Sammy Sosa	Matt Christopher	128
2000	In the Goal with... Briana Scurry	Matt Christopher	128
2000	On the Field with... Julie Foudy	Matt Christopher	128
2000	On the Field with...Derek Jeter	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	128
2000	On the Field with... Terrell Davis	Matt Christopher	128
2001	On the Track with Jeff Gordon	Matt Christopher	128
2001	On the Halfpipe with Tony Hawk	Matt Christopher	96
2001	On the Court with Kobe Bryant	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	96
2002	On the Court with... Venus and Serena Williams	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	128
2002	On the Ice with... Mario Lemieux	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	128
2003	At the Plate with... Ichiro	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	125
2003	On the Bike with... Lance Armstrong	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	112
2003	On the Court With... Shaquille O'Neal	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	128
2004	On the Court with... Jennifer Capriati	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	128
2004	On the Mound with... Curt Schilling	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	112
2004	On the Court with... Yao Ming	Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout	112
2008	On the Field with...Peyton and Eli Manning	Matt Christopher	144
2008	On the Court with... LeBron James	Matt Christopher	176
2009	On the Field with... Albert Pujols	Matt Christopher	128
2010	On the Court with...Dwight Howard	Matt Christopher	145
2017	On the Court with...Stephen Curry	Matt Christopher	128
2018	On the Field with...Tom Brady	Matt Christopher	160
2018	On the Court with...Kevin Durant	Matt Christopher	144
2020	On the Field with...	Matt Christopher	160

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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.