Best Selling Books by Jon M. Fishman

John Wall''s NBA dream came true when the Washington Wizards selected him as the first overall draft pick in 2010. As one of the best point guards in the game, he helped turn the Wizards into a winning team.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential and inspiring leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. His life, work, and death are brought to life for readers like never before.

Although she''s just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Gabby Douglas made a larger-than-life impact on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Gabby dominated the gymnastics all-around competition with her flawless execution and amazingly high flips, winning gold by a landslide. In early 2012, this pint-sized powerhouse was ready to quit gymnastics for good, but she kept going. Competing at the Olympics at just sixteen years old, she became the best female gymnast in the world. Read about this incredible athlete''s journey from Virginia Beach to London gold.

All-court tennis phenom Sloane Stephens is ranked fourth in the Women''s Tennis Association (WTA) with six singles titles and one US Open Championship. Read all about this WTA superstar!

Michael Phelps had already competed in four Olympic Games and won more Olympic medals than any other athlete, but in 2016 he decided to compete one last time. At the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, superstar swimmer Phelps won six more medals, bringing him to a total of twenty-eight Olympic medals in his career. After years of training, Phelps says he''s finally ready to retire and spend more time with his family. Learn all about Phelps''s incredible career, how he trained to become the greatest Olympian of all time, and what he''ll do now that he''s not spending so much time in the pool.

Kevin Love knows how to win basketball games. He led the UCLA Bruins to the NCAA Final Four in 2007-2008. Then the 6''10" forward went pro, joining the National Basketball Association''s (NBA) Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2008-2009 season. In 2010, Kevin scored 31 points and grabbed 31 rebounds in one game. No NBA player had so many points and rebounds in a single game in 30 years. Follow one of basketball''s most talented players from his childhood in Oregon to NBA stardom.

Miguel Cabrera always knew that he wanted to be a baseball player. He grew up next to a baseball field in Venezuela, and most of his family played the game. Miguel became a star with the Florida Marlins, helping the team win the World Series in 2003. He was traded to the Detroit Tigers in 2008 and has become one of the most-feared sluggers in the game. In 2012, Miguel became the first player in 45 years to win the Triple Crown in the American League. Learn how Miguel went from a small field in Venezuela to the top of the baseball world.

Suni Lee won the gymnastics individual all-around gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Learn how this US gymnast achieves her remarkable routines and explore what her life is like outside of gymnastics.

Kawhi Leonard averaged 27 points per game in the 2016–2017 season. It was his best season yet in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Since joining the San Antonio Spurs in 2011, Leonard has been named Defensive Player of the Year, and he has played in the All-Star Game twice. But he says this is just the beginning. Learn more about Leonard''s career, how he keeps his body in shape for the game, and how he spends his time off the court.

Did you know that baby crocodiles hatch from eggs? Or that sometimes a mother crocodile has to break the eggshell to help her baby hatch? Explore more about amazing baby crocodiles in this book! Through high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, you''ll learn all about these unique animals.

Chosen first overall in the 2008 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, Derrick Rose is one of the most explosive players in basketball. He learned the game from his older brothers while growing up in a tough neighborhood in Chicago. After one year at the University of Memphis, Derrick brought his high-flying game to the Chicago Bulls. Learn all about Chicago''s biggest sports star and his dream of bringing the NBA championship to his hometown.

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano is one of baseball''s biggest superstars. In 2009, Robinson helped the New York Yankees win the World Series. He has won the Silver Slugger award as the top-hitting second baseman in the American League an incredible five times and has also been voted to the All-Star Game six times. Robinson joined the Seattle Mariners in 2014, and he continues to be one of the smoothest-swinging and most popular athletes in the sport. Learn more about the life of this baseball marvel.

Who are the greatest baseball players of all time? Take a look at the careers of players past and present in this fun, fact-filled book. Readers are also invited to think critically about which players they personally consider the greatest of all time.

Since storming the 2016 Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles keeps pushing the boundaries of her sport. Learn about Biles''s gravity-defying moves, what she does outside gymnastics, and why her fans can''t wait for the 2021 Games.

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard and small forward Paul George has dominated six All-Star Games. He was selected for five All-NBA Teams and four NBA All-Defensive Teams. Get to know this basketball star!

Did you know Tasmanian devil babies are called imps? Or that they are the size of a grain of rice when they are born? Learn more amazing facts about baby Tasmanian devils and their down-under habitat in this book! High-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text bring these adorable creatures to life.

Professional boxer Manny Pacquiao is a ten-time world champion and is the only boxer in the sport''s history to win championships across eight different weight classes.

Lionel Messi is one of the best soccer players in the world. He''s led his team—Fútbol Club (FC) Barcelona—to several championships, he''s won the FIFA Ballon d''Or award five times, and he''s been on the cover of the video game EA Sports FIFA four times. Messi is known for his amazing ability to score goals, but he didn''t become a soccer superstar without plenty of hard work. Learn how Messi keeps his body fit for the game, what his life is like off the pitch, and more.

In 2019 Luka Doncic became the second basketball player from Europe ever to win the National Basketball Association (NBA) Rookie of the Year Award. This Slovenian phenom''s rise to stardom will keep readers turning the pages.