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Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From the NBA and WNBA to street hoops, basketball is one of the most popular sports to watch and play. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book covers everything from the invention of the sport to March Madness to the incredible players from yesterday and today.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The coolest game in the world, hockey is known for its speed, its legendary players, and its dedicated fans. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book covers the biggest stars of yesterday and today from the NHL as well as from men's and women's college powerhouses.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Volleyball is action-packed the moment the serve flies through the air. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book explores the ins and out of the sport, from it invention to its worldwide popularity to its foundation of teamwork.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Beautiful courses. Memorable stars. Great athletic comebacks. There are many reasons to love golf-discover 12 of them! Topics include golf's history, equipment, elite PGA competitions like the Masters, and star athletes, such as Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Flips and turns. Twists and tucks. Strength and flexibility. Gymnastics is amazing to watch! Discover 12 reasons why this sport is an Olympic favorite. Topics include gymnastics' history, events, elite competitions, and top stars like Simone Biles and Kōhei Uchimura. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Strong competitors. Fierce matches. Famous movie stars. There are many reasons to love martial arts-discover 12 of them! Topics include history, different art forms- taekwondo, karate, judo, and jiu jitsu-training, elite competitions, and superstars like Bruce Lee, Michelle Yeoh, Conor McGregor, and Jackie Chan. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"High-tech gear. Exciting competitions. Indoor or outdoor slopes. There are many reasons to love skiing and snowboarding-discover 12 of them! Topics include history, equipment, elite competitions like the Olympics and ESPN's X Games, and famous athletes, such as Bode Miller and Shaun White. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Amazing records. Millisecond victories. Fun for all ages. There are many reasons to love swimming-discover 12 of them! Topics include swimming's history, four different strokes, elite competitions like the Olympics, and famous athletes, such as Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky." --
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Challenging holds. Fast-paced matches. International popularity. There are many reasons to love wrestling-discover 12 of them! Topics include wrestling's ancient history, the popular styles, records, Olympic tournaments, and champion athletes like John Smith and Aleksandr Karelin. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Big windups. High-scoring games. Worldwide interest. There are many reasons to love softball-discover 12 of them! Topics include softball's unusual history, its equipment, rules, and records, the National Pro Fastpitch league, and star players, like Monica Abbott and Jennie Finch. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--