Bill Gutman

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1) Karate

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Gutman, Bill

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Tells about karate as a sport and a means of self-defense. Includes basic movements and fighting techniques.

2) Shaquille O'Neal: basketball sensation

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Shaquille O'Neal, the 7'1" NBA rookie center for the Orlando Magic, is already being touted as the next Michael Jordan. This fascinating portrait of "Shaq" is sure to answer everyone's questions about this rising basketball star.

3) Mountain biking

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Gutman, Bill

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Tells all about mountain biking, describing the bikes and their upkeep along with riding techniques and safety tips.

4) Brett Favre: leader of the pack

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Gutman, Bill

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A biography of the star quarterback, from his childhood in small-town Mississippi, through his college days, to his professional career with the Atlanta Falcons and Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers.

5) Bicycling

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6) Kung fu

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Describes preparation for and techniques of various styles of kung fu, a Chinese martial art practiced in fighting and self- defense.

7) Tiger Woods: golf's shining young star

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Gutman, Bill

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A biography of the youngest golfer to win the Masters Tournament, from his childhood in California to his development as one of the most highly recognized players of the game.

8) Scottie Pippen: the do-everything superstar

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Gutman, Bill

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Looks at the career of this basketball star who, in spite of playing in the shadow of Michael Jordan, has become one of the greatest all-around performers in the sport's history.

9) Judo

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Gutman, Bill

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Describes the Japanese art and sport of judo including a brief history, preparation for training, and techniques of the various throws. Includes a glossary of terms.

10) Ken Griffey, Jr: baseball's best

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Gutman, Bill

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Highlights the life and career of baseball player Ken Griffey, Jr., center fielder for the Seattle Mariners.

11) Michael Jordan: basketball to baseball and back

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Gutman, Bill

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Examines the personal life and basketball career of the high-scoring player with the Chicago Bulls, who made a brief attempt to play minor league baseball in 1994.

12) Sumo wrestling

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Gutman, Bill

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Describes the ancient Japanese art and sport of sumo including the rules, preparation, techniques, and importance to the wrestler. Includes a glossary of terms.

13) Basketball bloopers: world's funniest foul-ups

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Gutman, Bill

14) Deion Sanders: Mr. Prime Time

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Gutman, Bill

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A biography of the hard-working athlete who played two professional sports for seven years, earning a World Series ring with the Atlanta Braves and Super Bowl rings with San Francisco and Dallas.

15) Cal Ripken Jr. : baseball's iron man

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Gutman, Bill

16) The look-it-up book of the 50 states

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Gutman, Bill

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Presents historical, geographical, and miscellaneous information about each of the fifty states.

17) Hakeem Olajuwon: superstar center

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Gutman, Bill

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A biography of basketball star center Hakeem Olajuwon, from his childhood in Nigeria to his early success at the University of Houston to his star status with the Houston Rockets as the first player in history to be named NBA regular season MVP, NBA finals MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (1994).