Sports Close-Up books in order

The Sports Close-Up series by Julian May features non-fiction books about various sports, written for young readers.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sports Close-Up series?

There are twenty books in the Sports Close-Up series, published between 1972 and 1977.

What is the first book in the Sports Close-Up series?

The first book in the Sports Close-Up series is Johnny Unitas and the Long Pass, published in 1972.

What is the Sports Close-Up series?

Sports Close-Up is a series of non-fiction books Julian May wrote for young readers, each covering a different sport in an accessible, educational format.

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