Great Athletes

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Emphasises on sports that are popular in North America. This book also covers sports and athletes from other parts of the world. It covers athletes' life and achievements chronologically. It features 'Early Life' that covers athletes' family background, early education, introduction to sports, and other formative experiences.

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  Great Athletes

  • 2010
  • 476 pages
  • Paperback
  • Salem Press
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  Great Athletes

  • 2010
  • 376 pages
  • Paperback
  • Salem Press
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  Great Athletes

  • 2010
  • 376 pages
  • Paperback
  • Salem Press
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  Great Athletes

  • 2010
  • 526 pages
  • Paperback
  • Salem Press

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