G.O.A.T.

Who is the greatest tennis player of all time?Thisstunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and interesting information, picks Serena Williams!   G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time-and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop hard work, and undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honor. Serena Williams is the most decorated female tennis player of all time. She's been ranked #1 by the Women's Tennis Association countless times since 2002, and no one holds more Grand Slam titles-not just as a single's player, but also, with her sister Venus, in women's doubles. Find out all about this powerhouse player and her dozens of amazing victories in this entertaining book that's packed with stats, sidebars, and details about the athlete's journey. Sports-crazed kids will love it. Tami Charles is a former teacher and full-time author of picture books, middle-grade and young-adult novels, and nonfiction. Her books include the middle-grade novel Like Vanessa (2018) and the picture book Freedom Soup (Candlewick Press, 2019). Find out more about Tami at tamiwrites.com and follow her @TamiWritesStuff.

Who is the greatest gymnast of all time? This stunning book, filled with color photographs and fascinating facts, makes the case that it's Simone Biles!   G.O.A.T. stands for Greatest Of All Time-and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop work, and unbelievable talent to even be considered for the honor. In the world of gymnastics, that athlete is Simone Biles, who in 2018 became the first American to win a medal at every event in the World Championships, garnering four golds, a silver, and a bronze. And that's in addition to her Olympic golds for best individual all-around, vault, and floor, along with the US team gold. Find out all about the powerhouse gymnast in this fun book packed with stats, sidebars, and details about her journey. Sports-crazed kids will love it. Susan Blackaby is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Sterling's Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox (praised in a starred review by School Library Journal as "particularly endearing . . . delightful"), and its sequel Brownie Groundhog and the Wintry Surprise, as well as a poetry collection, Nest, Nook, and Cranny (Charlesbridge), which won the 2011 Lion and Unicorn Award for Excellence in North American Poetry. She lives in Portland, OR.

Who is the greatest football player of all time? This stunning book, filled with color photographs and fascinating facts, makes the case that it's Tom Brady!   G.O.A.T. stands for Greatest Of All Time-and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop work, and unbelievable talent to reach that pinnacle. In football, that honor goes to quarterback Tom Brady. He has already led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl victories-one of only two players in history to do so, and the only person to do that for a single team. And Brady's still in the game at age 41! He's also received three league MVP awards, bested any previous quarterback in helping his team win division titles, and set records in passes and touchdowns. Young fans will love discussing and debating Brady's place in football history. Bob Gurnett is a writer and comedian. He has been featured in the Crom, Beast Village, and Hudson Valley comedy festivals. His first book was published by Chronicle Books in 2018. Bob lives in Brooklyn, NY. Follow him @bobisntfunny.

Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?Thisstunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and information, makes the case that it's KING JAMES!   G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time-and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop hard work, and undeniable, unbelievable talent even to be considered for that honor. And if you asked five basketball lovers, "Who is the greatest player of all time?" you might get five different answers. But this fun book, written just for young fans, makes the case for current NBA superstar LeBron James. It backs up that choice with plenty of statistics, engaging quotes, and entertaining sidebars. You can be sure it will spark lively discussions among sports-crazy kids. Bob Gurnett is a writer and comedian. He has been featured in the Crom, Beast Village, and Hudson Valley comedy festivals. His first book was published by Chronicle Books in the spring of 2018. Bob lives in Brooklyn, NY. Follow him @bobisntfunny.