Tim Duncan trained to be an Olympic swimmer before beginning to play basketball at 14. Follow the star forward from his home in the Virgin Islands to the top of the NBA and beyond. "Young sports fans are sure to find plenty of information about their favorite players in the Epic Sports Bios series. David Beckham traces the life of this talented soccer superstar who began playing as a child, signed a contract at age 11, and would go on to have an incredible 20-year career. Hank Aaron follows the journey Aaron took and the barriers he overcame as he followed his lifelong dream of playing for Major League Baseball, along with the incredible records he set and broke. Mia Hamm details Hamm's childhood love of soccer, as well as her participation in numerous teams before winning two world cups and two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women's national soccer team. Tim Duncan reveals how Duncan was set to be part of an Olympic swimming team until tragedy fell, leading him to work hard to overcome obstacles, fulfill his promise to his mother, and become part of NBA history. These biographies include 'Facts at a Glance' and 'Significant Stats' sections, which provide readers with quick snippets of information. Black-and-white and color photographs accompany the text, which details important dates and events in the lives of each athlete in an easy-to-follow narrative, making these bios a quick read. A glossary and index are included in each title. Nice additions to youth sports collections."-Booklist

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