Yao Ming is a giant of a man. The native of Shanghai, China, he stands seven feet six inches tall. But the Houston Rockets were looking at more than Yao's towering height when they selected him with the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft. The Rockets were hoping that Yao's athletic ability and strong work ethic, combined with his size, might make him a dominant force on the basketball court. That hope has been realized. Today Yao Ming is arguably the NBA's best center. He is also a big man off the court. Humble and generous, Yao has worked hard for a variety of charitable causes. This book tells the story of one of the world's most famous athletes, a giant man with a giant-sized heart....

Yao Ming is a giant of a man. The native of Shanghai, China, stands seven feet six inches tall. But the Houston Rockets were looking at more than Yao's towering height when they selected him with the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft. The Rockets were hoping that Yao's athletic ability and strong work ethic, combined with his size, might make him a dominant force on the basketball court. That hope has been realized. Today Yao Ming is arguably the NBA's best center. He is also a big man off the court. Humble and generous, Yao has worked hard for a variety of charitable causes. This book tells the story of one of the world's most famous athletes, a giant man with a giant-sized heart....

Coming from humble beginnings in New York City, the Dominican Republic, and Miami, Alex Rodriguez has developed into one of the living legends of Major League Baseball. His superb swing has carried him to the top. A three-time MVP, he has achieved in a short time what few others have achieved over the course of an entire career. He has hit more than 500 home runs, and has won the American League's Most Valuable Player award three times. From his first season with the Seattle Mariners to the spotlight of the Big Apple, the shortstop/third baseman steals the show wherever he goes....