Most Popular Books by Jon M. Fishman

Mike Trout''s size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games. But he would not have earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels without a strong will to work. After being drafted in 2009, Mike started to make his way through the minor leagues. By the end of 2012, he was playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and hitting big home runs. Follow Mike''s story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New Jersey to superstardom in Los Angeles.

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.

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.

Mixed martial arts (MMA) star Ronda Rousey is known for her incredible record of twelve wins and one loss and has been ranked the world''s top fighter in her weight class. With nine of her twelve wins taking place in under a minute, Ronda is considered one of MMA''s biggest superstars. Her journey to success started at the 2008 Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in judo. Learn more about how this impressive fighter became known as one of the most dominant athletes of our time.

Aaron Rodgers is the star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. With carefully leveled text and vibrant photos, this title will appeal to young football fans.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge became a fan favorite in his rookie season with the team. This title''s reader-friendly text, critical thinking questions, and bright design will attract young baseball fans.

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.

Christian Pulisic plays forward for the Chelsea Football Club in the Premier League, the top soccer league in England. He became one of the youngest soccer stars in the world after making a splash on Germany''s Borussia Dortmund team as a teenager. Read about how Pulisic went from small-town Hershey, Pennsylvania, to compete on the world''s biggest soccer stages; how he stays fit; and much more.

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Giancarlo Stanton is a New York Yankees outfielder. Fans know him as one of the most powerful hitters in baseball. He crushes the ball with so much force that he led Major League Baseball (MLB) in home runs in 2017 with 59. Stanton is just as tough off the field. Learn about his time playing baseball in the minor leagues, how he works out to stay strong, how he earned the highest-paying contract in MLB history, and more.

Wildebeests follow the rain in a massive migration every year. They travel in herds across dangerous rivers to find enough grass to eat and water to drink. From the day they are born, wildebeests are on the move!

At only sixteen years old, tennis prodigy Coco Gauff has played in the most prestigious tournaments in her sport. And she''s just getting started! Learn all about tennis''s newest star in this high-action book.

Patrick Mahomes is the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. In his first full season in the National Football League (NFL), he threw for 5,097 yards and scored 50 touchdowns. He also won the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Offensive Player of the Year awards, and this is just the beginning of his career. Read about Mahomes''s workouts, and learn what he does to help his community off the field.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso hit it out of the park during his 2019 rookie season playing Major League Baseball (MLB). The slugger won the Home Run Derby and also hit the most homers in the league that year.

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.

LA Angels fans call Shohei Ohtani the next Babe Ruth, but Ohtani might be even better. See how Ohtani pitched and slugged his way to MLB success and what comes next for the international superstar.

Gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in 2021. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical thinking questions will be a hit with young gymnastics fans.

Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski plays for the New England Patriots. In 2016, he became the all-time leader in career touchdown catches in the National Football League (NFL). He''s been voted to the Pro Bowl and helped his team win Super Bowl XLIX. Gronkowski is a touchdown-scoring machine, but his life off the field is just as fascinating. Learn all about the sports family he comes from, how he trains and stays fit, how he helps his community, and more.

Stephen Curry is a star player for the Golden State Warriors. With carefully leveled text, colorful photos, and critical thinking questions, this title will be a slam dunk with young basketball fans.