| Stars of Sports Contributor(s): Chandler, Matt (Author), Frederick, Shane (Author) |
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ISBN: 1543591906 ISBN-13: 9781543591903 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $199.38 Product Type: Other Published: January 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General |
| Series: Stars of Sports |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Stars of Sports series of high-interest biographies is sure to be a winner with everyone from young sports fanatics to first-time report writers on a deadline. Each story goes beyond basics and statistics to include the tales of defining moments, sportsmanship, and determination that make each of these superstars unique. The series includes sidebars and fact boxes throughout the text and a timeline of the athlete's life and career. |
Contributor Bio(s): Chandler, Matt: - Matt Chandler is a newspaper editor and freelance journalist from New York. Matt grew up in a family of hunters and developed his love of the outdoors early in life as a Boy Scout. Matt has been writing professionally since 1996. The New York Press Association named him an award-winning writer in 2007 and 2010.Frederick, Shane: - Shane Frederick has been writing about sports since he worked for his high school newspaper in Wisconsin. He currently covers college hockey and other sports for The Free Press newspaper in Mankato, Minnesota, and has won awards for his stories from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is also the author of several sports books, including The Best of Everything Football Book and The Ultimate Guide to Pro Football Teams. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Shane lives in Mankato with his wife, Sara, their three children, Ben, Jack, and Lucy, and their dog, Molly. |