Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Unitas and the Long Pass | 1972 | Julian May | Buy |
| 2 | Willie Mays, Most Valuable Player | 1972 | Julian May | Buy |
| 3 | Fran Tarkenton, Scrambling Quarterback | 1973 | Julian May | Buy |
| 4 | Bobby Orr, Star On Ice | 1973 | Julian May | Buy |
| 5 | Ernie Banks, Home Run Slugger | 1973 | Julian May | Buy |
| 6 | Roberto Clemente and the World Series Upset | 1973 | Julian May | Buy |
| 7 | Gale Sayers, Star Running Back | 1973 | Julian May | Buy |
| 8 | Bobby Hull, Hockey’s Golden Jet | 1974 | Julian May | Buy |
| 9 | Billie Jean King, Tennis Champion | 1974 | Julian May | Buy |
| 10 | Hank Aaron Clinches The Pennant | 1974 | Julian May | Buy |
| 11 | O.J. Simpson | 1974 | Julian May | Buy |
| 12 | Evel Knievel, Daredevil Stuntman | 1975 | Julian May | Buy |
| 13 | Janet Lynn, Figure Skating Star | 1975 | Julian May | Buy |
| 14 | Chris Evert | 1975 | Julian May | Buy |
| 15 | Muhammad Ali, Boxing Superstar | 1975 | Julian May | Buy |
| 16 | Frank Robinson | 1975 | Julian May | Buy |
| 17 | Phil Esposito, The Big Bruin | 1975 | Julian May | Buy |
| 18 | Arthur Ashe, Dark Star Of Tennis | 1975 | Julian May | Buy |
| 19 | Evonne Goolagong | 1975 | Julian May | Buy |
| 20 | Pelé, World Soccer Star | 1977 | Julian May | Buy |
The Sports Close-Up series represents a different side of Julian May’s career. Before she became famous for science fiction, May wrote numerous non-fiction books for young readers. The Sports Close-Up books each focus on a different sport, explaining the rules, history, and appeal to a youth audience.
These early works reflect May’s versatility and productivity as a writer across multiple genres and age groups.