At the age of four, Maria Sharapova knew she wanted to play tennis. In order to become the best, she and her father traveled from Russia to the United States so she could train at a top tennis academy. Years of hard work and practice paid off. Today, Maria Sharapova is considered one of the best tennis players in the game. She has captured numerous professional titles, including championships from three of the most prestigious tennis tournaments - Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open. She is the first Russian female tennis player in history to be ranked at number one in the world. This book details Maria's achievements both on and off the tennis courts, detailing her rise to tennis fame and describing her charitable endeavors. As one of the most recognized athletes in the world, Maria's achievements on the courts continue to amaze her fans....

In his 15 years as a NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon has established himself as one of the best drivers in the sport today, and one of the greatest in history. Jeff has won four championships and holds more than 80 career victories. He ranks among the top drivers on the all-time wins list. Capturing races in 14 consecutive seasons, Jeff holds the longest winning streak among today's drivers. This book details Jeff's many successes, both on and off the racetrack. It discusses how he rose to NASCAR fame, from his first BMX bike to his famous number 24 car. Along with his championship titles, Jeff has won the Daytona 500 three times and many other famed races. His achievements at such a young age have amazed NASCAR fans. He shows little sign of slowing, and many speak of the Drive for Five - his quest for a fifth championship....

At the age of four, Maria Sharapova knew she wanted to play tennis. In order to become the best, she and her father traveled from Russia to the United States so she could train at a top tennis academy. Years of hard work and practice paid off. Today, Maria Sharapova is considered one of the best tennis players in the game. She has captured numerous professional titles, including championships from three of the most prestigious tennis tournaments - Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open. She is the first Russian female tennis player in history to be ranked at number one in the world. This book details Maria's achievements both on and off the tennis courts, detailing her rise to tennis fame and describing her charitable endeavors. As one of the most recognized athletes in the world, Maria's achievements on the courts continue to amaze her fans....