Savage, Jeff

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SAVAGE, Jeff

SAVAGE, Jeff. American, b. 1961. Genres: Sports/Fitness. Career: San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, CA, sportswriter/reporter, 1984-92; children's author, 1993-. Publications: SPORTS GREAT SERIES: Sports Great Jim Abbott, 1993; Sports Great Karl Malone, 1995; Sports Great Brett Favre, 1998; Sports Great Juwan Howard, in press. TAKING PART SERIES: Kristi Yamaguchi: Pure Gold, 1993; Whitney Houston, in press. SPORTS REPORTS SERIES: Cal Ripken, Jr.: Star Shortstop, 1994; Thurman Thomas: Star Running Back, 1994; Deion Sanders: Star Athlete, 1996; Emmitt Smith: Star Running Back, 1996; Junior Seau: Star Linebacker, 1997. WORKING OUT SERIES: Aerobics, 1995; Karate, 1995; Running, 1995; Weight Lifting, 1995. TRAILBLAZERS OF THE WILD WEST SERIES: Cowboys and Cow Towns of the Wild West, 1995; Gold Miners of the Wild West, 1995; Gunfighters of the Wild West, 1995; Pioneering Women of the Wild West, 1995; Pony Express Riders of the Wild West, 1995; Scouts of the Wild West, 1995. THE ACHIEVERS SERIES: Julie Krone: Unstoppable Jockey, 1996; Andre Agassi: Reaching the Top Again, 1997; Barry Bonds: Mr. Excitement, 1997; Grant Hill: Humble Hotshot, 1997; Mike Piazza: Hard-Hitting Catcher, 1997; Tiger Woods: King of the Course, 1997; Paul Kariya: Hockey Magician, 1998; Drew Bledsoe, in press; Eric Lindros: Center of Attention, in press; Mia Hamm: Soccer Superstar, in press. RACE CAR LEGENDS SERIES: Motorcycles, 1997. ACTION EVENTS SERIES: Demolition Derby, 1997; Drag Racing, 1997; Monster Trucks, 1997; Mud Racing, 1997; Super- cross Motorcycle Racing, 1997; Truck and Tractor Pullers, 1997. FUNDAMENTAL SPORTS SERIES: Fundamental Strength Training, 1998. SPORTS TOP 10 SERIES: Top 10 Basketball Point Guards, 1997; Top 10 Basketball Power Forwards, 1997; Top 10 Football Sackers, 1997; Top 10 Professional Football Coaches, 1998; Top 10 Aggressive Inline Skaters, in press; Top 10 Heisman Trophy Winners, in press. SPORTS ISSUES SERIES: A Sure Thing? Sports and Gambling, 1997. OTHER: Demolition Derby, 1995; Monster Truck Wars, 1995; Mud Racing, 1995; Truck and Tractor Pulling, 1995; A Career in Professional Sports, 1996; Careers in Sports, 1996; In- Line Skating Basics, 1996; Motocross Cycles, 1996; Racing Cars, 1996; Wrestling Basics, 1996. Address: Savage Books, 121 Paradise Dr, Napa, CA 94558, U.S.A. Online address: [email protected]