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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Bus Mercer, shortstop for the Peach Steet Mudders, wants desperately to be picked for the county all-star team, but he breaks his parents' rules for riding his new bike, and feelings of guilt affect his game.
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Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
c1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Baseball player José Mendez worries about his poor performance with the bat and fears disappointing his father, a former ballplayer with an outstanding batting average.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Baseball runs in David Kroft's family. His father was a good player in his day, his uncles play on professional teams, and David's older brother, Don, is the best short-stop in the history of Penwood High School.
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Matt Christopher sports fiction volume 1
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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The Kid Who Only Hit Homers has sold over one million copies and is now a film on Amazon Prime! A baseball fan learns the true meaning of success in this beloved classic that will capture the imaginations of a new generation of young readers.
Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't exactly what you'd call a good hitter. Even though he wants nothing more than to join his neighborhood team, the...
Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't exactly what you'd call a good hitter. Even though he wants nothing more than to join his neighborhood team, the...
5) The Olympics
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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
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Ask most Olympians how their story begins and they will answer, "When I was young, I always dreamed of going to the Olympics. . ." Some will then go on to tell of their great athletic triumphs. Others will recall agonizing near-misses. But for most, the very fact that they reached the Games at all was a dream come true. For the Olympic Games offer athletes something few others sporting events can: the chance to be recognized as the best in the world...
6) Kobe Bryant
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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography.
The son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball. From the moment he could pick up a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot. His basketball education was unique—a combination of lessons on basic...
The son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball. From the moment he could pick up a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot. His basketball education was unique—a combination of lessons on basic...
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Series
Home run kid series volume 2
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
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Sylvester's baseball has been so dismal that the coach has him warming the bench. So when Cheeko offers to show him a few pointers, he eagerly accepts his offer. But Sylvester can't help thinking there's something fishy about Cheeko.
8) Soccer Duel
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Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
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Team rivalry threatens to spoil a budding friendship between a showy soccer player, Bryce, and soft-spoken but talented Renny.
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Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Jabber Morris has his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football. Tension at home builds when Jabber's brother suspects him of stealing. Now he has to tell his uncle that he's decided to play soccer - and convince his brother that he's not a thief. One of the all-time best-selling titles from Matt Christopher!
10) Stealing Home
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Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
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Joey is sure he will not get along with the exchange student from Nicaragua who is staying with his family for a year, but they find common ground on the baseball field.
13) Tough to Tackle
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Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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No one trusts a quitter... More than anything Boots Raymond wants to be a quarterback for the Apollos. But because of his size, the coach assigns him to a tackle position-and there's no arguing with the coach. Boots rebels and almost quits the team. It seems that nothing can change his mind, but his brother Tom intercepts and teaches Boots something valuable he learned from playing football and being a soldier.
14) Johnny Long Legs
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Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Even though he is the tallest member of the basketball team, a young boy finds he is far from being the best player.
15) Tara Lapinski
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Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Describes the life and skating career of the young woman who won a gold medal in figure skating at the 1998 Olympics.
16) John Elway
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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Examines the personal life and football career of the quarterback for the Denver Broncos.
17) Karate Kick
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Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Cole Richards has been training in karate for four years. He's on the brink of advancing to his next belt level, but as he prepares for his test, new challenges come his way. First, his dojo announces a "create-your-own kata" contest to take place the same day as his belt test. Now he's torn between practicing for the test and making up a series of moves that will knock his sensei's socks off. But before he even begins with either challenge, he lands...
18) Mia Hamm
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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
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Women's soccer has never been more popular. At the top of the sport's list of star players is Mia Hamm. Her speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" have sparked every team she's ever played on. At the University of North Carolina, she helped the Tar Heels capture four NCAA championships. Her continually stellar performances with the United States national team led them to win two out of three Women's World Cups, first in 1991 and again...
20) LeBron James
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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
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Get on the court with basketball superstar LeBron James in this in-depth, updated biography!
LeBron James was a sensation in his early days playing ball in Akron, Ohio, and he continued to amaze as a high school phenomenon. Now an international icon and the heart of his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, he is widely known as one of the greatest basketball players ever to step onto the court.
Discover LeBron James's incredible story in...
LeBron James was a sensation in his early days playing ball in Akron, Ohio, and he continued to amaze as a high school phenomenon. Now an international icon and the heart of his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, he is widely known as one of the greatest basketball players ever to step onto the court.
Discover LeBron James's incredible story in...
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