Jeff Savage
Personal Information
Description
Daniel Keenan Savage (born October 7, 1964) is an American author, media pundit, journalist, and LGBTQ community activist. He writes Savage Love, a relationship and sex advice column. In 2010, Savage and his husband, Terry Miller, began the It Gets Better Project to help prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth. He has also worked as a theater director, sometimes credited as Keenan Hollahan. Born in Chicago to Catholic parents, Savage attended the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting.
Books
Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon tennis championship when she was just 17 years old. When she won the French Open eight years later, Maria became the tenth woman in history to complete a career Grand Slam by winning all four major tennis tournaments. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Maria's movie-star looks have helped make her one of the most popular sports figures in the world. But she's proven time after time that she's more than just a pretty face. Learn more about this stylish star at the top of her game.
Kobe Bryant
Discusses the personal life and basketball career of the guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who became the youngest player in the NBA in 1996.
South Dakota
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the Mount Rushmore State. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to South Dakota.
Jeff Gordon
"Explores the life and racing career of NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon"--Provided by publisher.
Emmitt Smith
A brief biography of the star running back who helped the Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowls in 1993, 1994, and 1996.
Muhammad Ali
California
Maryland
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of Maryland. Includes Internet links to Web sites.
Top 25 soccer skills, tips, and tricks
"Explores soccer skills, including the basic techniques for passing, shooting, dribbling, and defense, and provides tips, drills, and fun tricks for young people to practice their game"--Provided by publisher.
Julie Krone, unstoppable jockey
Discusses the childhood, education, riding career, and personal life of the first woman jockey to win a Triple Crown race.
American cowboys
"Discusses American cowboys, including the origins of cowboys, their day-to-day lives, cattle drives, cow towns, famous cowboys, and their importance to the Wild West era in American history"--Provided by publisher.
Racing cars
Describes some popular race cars and discusses some of the races in which they compete.
Sports great Rebecca Lobo
Examines the career of professional basketball player Rebecca Lobo from her start at Southwick Tolland Regional High School to her joining the Women's National Basketball Association to play for the New York Liberty.