Discover how a young boy born in Portugal with a passion for soccer worked hard to become one of the most famous athletes of all time in this exciting addition to the Who HQ Now series that features newsmakers and trending topics. When he was just twelve years old, Cristiano Ronaldo was recruited to play professional soccer for a team in Portugal, 600 miles from his home on the island of Mad…
How did Jackie Chan become one of the most recognizable and beloved actors in the world? Find out in this exciting biography of this martial artist turned international film superstar. When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts…
Whether you call it football or soccer, there's no disputing that David Beckham is one of the best players in the history of the game! Whenever a young David Beckham was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he'd always answer with the same response: I want to be a footballer. This English native got his wish when he joined the Manchester United team in 1991. Since then, he has been cr…
How did a young boy from Ohio go on to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time? Read about the incredible life and career of LeBron James in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series. Today, LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies…
Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first to…
Get Up, Stand Up! for the king of reggae music! Bob Marley was a reggae superstar who is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of all time. Born in rural Jamaica, this musician and songwriter began his career with his band, The Wailing Wailers, in 1963. The Wailers went on to spread the gospel of reggae music around the globe. Bob's distinctive style and dedication to his Ra…
Tom Brady is one of the greatest football players of all time and has achieved so much in his career! In this biography, you'll get to learn all about him and how he became a Super Bowl champion six times! Tom wasn't always a star player, in fact, he started as a backup quarterback and had to work really hard to get where he is today. But he never gave up and always kept practicing. With lot…
Get ready to rev up your engines and learn about the life of Lewis Hamilton, the 7-time Formula One champion! This exciting biography for kids is packed with thrilling races, amazing achievements, and inspiring lessons about determination, hard work, and following your dreams. Don't miss out on this exciting read! Through this book, kids will learn about Lewis' incredible achievements on the t…
Learn the fascinating journey of Vinícius Júnior, a young star in the world of football. Get to know about his early life and family background, his footballing days, move to Real Madrid, breakout season, style of play, international career, injury struggles, growth as a player, relationships with managers, controversies, future ambitions, personal life and his legacy. This book is a must-rea…
Are you a fan of the Big Dog? Do you want to know more about one of the biggest names in the WWE? Then this book is for you! This biography takes you on an action-packed journey through the life and career of Roman Reigns. From his days as a standout football player, to his brief stint in the NFL and then to his successful career as a professional wrestler, this book has it all. You will learn …