New Releases by Jon M. Fishman

Matt Ryan is known for staying cool under pressure. He''s been one of the world''s best quarterbacks since he started playing for the National Football League (NFL) in 2008. In 2016, he won Most Valuable Player and led the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl. But Ryan wasn''t done yet—he said the next season would be even better. Read all about Ryan''s football career, his life off the field, and how he keeps his body and mind in shape for the game.

Derek Carr is a superstar quarterback for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have gotten better each year since Carr joined the team in 2014. In 2016 they made the National Football League (NFL) Playoffs for the first time in 14 years! And Carr says they''ll get even better—he wants to lead the team all the way to the Super Bowl. Read more about Carr''s career and fitness routines, his family, and the work he does for kids and his community beyond the football field.

Kris Bryant helped the Chicago Cubs win the World Series after just two seasons with the team. In 2016 he hit thirty-nine home runs and was named National League Most Valuable Player. Bryant has had lots of success, but he says he wants to get even better. He''ll do that by working out and practicing in the batting cage as he has since he was a kid. Read more about Bryant''s impressive career and his life both on and off the field.

Danica Patrick zooms around the track in NASCAR''s fastest races. Her rise to fame is littered with firsts. She was the first woman to take the lead position in the Indianapolis 500. And since her move to NASCAR, she also has become the first woman to ever earn the top spot during the time trials at the Daytona 500. Patrick has done a lot in her impressive career and has branched out to more than just racing. Read all about her rise to fame, her successes off the track, and much more.

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.

Von Miller is a talented football player for the Denver Broncos. He was selected by the Broncos as the second overall pick in the 2011 National Football League (NFL) Draft, and he''s been a loyal player for the Broncos ever since. Miller was voted Super Bowl MVP after he helped his team win Super Bowl 50. But there''s more to Miller than football—he''s also known for his chicken farm, his crazy outfits, and his charity work. Learn how he went from geeky kid to football star, how he stays fit, and more.

In 2013, New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera announced he would retire after playing 19 seasons in the major leagues. Recruited in 1990 at the age of twenty, Mariano racked up many astounding pitching records over the next two decades. In 2011, he closed out a game against the Minnesota Twins for the 602nd save of his career, making him the top closer in history. When the game ended, Mariano''s fans stayed to cheer his career accomplishments. Follow Mariano''s inspiring story from Puerto Caimito, Panama, to the mound at Yankee Stadium.

Jose Altuve is the superstar second baseman for the Houston Astros. But when he first tried out for the team, he was cut on the first day. People thought he was too short to be a professional baseball player. But Altuve didn''t give up. In 2016, he won his second batting title and was voted Player of the Year. Altuve works incredibly hard to keep his body strong and quick—but he also loves to have fun. Learn how Altuve became one of baseball''s best athletes and how he spends his time on and off the field.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Carmelo Anthony has had an incredible basketball career. As a freshman at Syracuse University in 2003, he led his team to victory in the national championship game. Next Carmelo joined the National Basketball Association''s (NBA) Denver Nuggets for the 2003-2004 season. As one of the best scorers in basketball, he helped turn the Nuggets into a winning team. Carmelo loves playing in front of his hometown fans after being traded to the New York Knicks during the 2010-2011 season. Learn more about one of the NBA''s biggest stars.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What four-legged soldiers fight beside our troops? Military dogs! They can sniff out enemies and find dangerous weapons. These dogs are hardworking members of the military. Learn all about what these amazing animals can do!

Which animal can help people who are stressed or lonely? A therapy dog! Therapy dogs are trained to stay calm in all sorts of situations. They can help people practice reading, visit sick hospital patients, and more. Learn all about these furry community helpers!

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.

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has done it all in his short Major League Baseball career. In 2010, he was named National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. In 2012, Buster won the NL batting title and was named NL Most Valuable Player. But Buster has done more than just collect individual baseball awards. The Giants have won the World Series three times with Buster behind the plate (2010, 2012, and 2014). Learn more about one of baseball''s most successful players.

In 2015, racehorse American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and finally the Belmont Stakes to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. The three-year-old horse with the misspelled name thrilled racing fans with his powerful and graceful running. As the 12th Triple Crown winner in history and the first in 37 years, American Pharoah joined an elite group of champions. Read all about the life of a legendary racehorse.

When Alex Morgan was eight years old, she dreamed of becoming an Olympian. In 2012, that dream came true when she helped the United States Women''s National Team (USWNT) win the soccer gold medal at the Olympic Games in London, England. In 2015, Alex and her USWNT teammates beat Japan in the championship match to win the World Cup. Alex is also an author, a model, and much more. Read all about Alex''s life and her path to soccer stardom.

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.

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.

Voted to the 2015 NBA All-Star Game as a starter, the New Orleans Pelicans'' center Anthony Davis is on top of the basketball world. Follow his journey from his childhood in Chicago all the way to the NBA.

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.

This title introduces readers to Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia.

Houston Texans defensive lineman J. J. Watt is one of the biggest players in the National Football League (NFL). But he wasn''t always on track for stardom. J. J. started his college career playing tight end at Central Michigan University. A career in the pros seemed out of reach. But after a transfer to the University of Wisconsin and a switch to the defensive line, J. J.''s hard-hitting talents began to shine. In 2012, J. J. led the NFL in sacks and cemented himself as one of the league''s most-feared players. Learn how J. J. beat the odds and rose to fame.

When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills. Find out more about Russell''s journey to the top.

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.

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.