Sports families

Calvin Hill and his son, Grant, grew up in radically different times and circumstances, but both were taught to work hard and to excel at whatever they did. Calvin became an outstanding professional football player. Grant's tremendous talent became obvious on the basketball court. Readers learn the exciting stories of Calvin and Grant's achievements in football and basketball, as well as their lasting legacies.

Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. are two of the greatest baseball players of all time. Their success is in part due to the encouragement and support of family. This book, which is loaded with features including fascinating sidebars, explores the lives of these two baseball greats and how they achieved success on and off of the field.

For Venus and Serena Williams, their relationship is more important than tennis. After they face one another at a tournament, the sisters take a few moments to congratulate--or console--each other. Learn more about this sister sports family.