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Series
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Chip starts taking karate lessons to be like the hero of his favorite television show, but his impatience to earn a belt gets in the way of learning the true spirit of karate.
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English
Description
Baseball Heroes is the first book in the middle grade nonfiction series Good Sports, about the inspiring life stories of major league athletes who have overcome obstacles in the course of their life and careers. Each book tells the stories of athletes who have encountered and overcome significant obstacles, and whose story exemplifies character and nerve in the face of adversity. Baseball Heroes highlights players who were among the first to break...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Stories of bravery and self-sacrifice from well-known athletes who have served in the military.
-Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder, whose career was interrupted by service as a pilot during both World War II and Korea, where he saw combat and survived a crash landing.
-Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Drafted in 1968, nearly lost a foot on a land mine during Vietnam War.
-Carlos May, Chicago White Sox outfielder, an emerging star...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Not very long ago, many people said girls and women were too weak and delicate to play sports.
Fortunately, a lot of girls didn't listen. Trudy Ederle, Louise Stokes, Tidye Pickett, Julie Krone and Danica Patrick sure didn't. Trudy Ederle swam the English Channel, Louise Stokes and Tidye Pickett made it into the Olympics running track, Julie Krone became jockey, and Danica Patrick decided to drive Indie cars. Yes, She Can! tells the inspiring stories...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Able to Play shares the inspiring stories of four baseball players. Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, Ron Santo, Jim Abbott, and Curtis Pride faced physical challenges other
players didn't have. With determination and guts, they didn't just overcome, they excelled. This book is a game-changing celebration of overcoming odds.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Baseball is a great sport, but not all players had the home life as kids that nurtured their talent. Babe Ruth, Jim Peirsall, Torii Hunter, Ron LeFlore, and Joe Torre dealt with poverty, abuse, and addiction when young, and had to turn their lives around to play the game they loved. A moving look at the lives of these four great players.
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English
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In the story of C.J. Slinger, Left Winger, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as they follow C.J., the newest member for the Baytown Blobfish ice hockey team. Featuring full-color illustrations that support the text, this funny fiction series is great for young readers in grades K–2.
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English
Description
In the story of Elliot Mack, Quarterback, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as they follow Elliot, the new quarterback for the Baytown Blobfish. As the only girl on the team, she must learn how to navigate the field while also being a confident team player.
Featuring full-color illustrations that support the text, this funny fiction series is great for young readers in grades K–2. Each book in this series introduces good sportsmanship and...
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English
Description
In the story of Jamie Short, King of the Court, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as Jamie shows off his skills on the Baytown Blobfish basketball team. Featuring full-color illustrations that support the text, this funny fiction series is great for young readers in grades K–2. Measuring 6" x 9", each book in this series introduces good sportsmanship and sport-specific vocabulary. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing...
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English
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In the story of Riley Fetter, Star Setter, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as Riley learns to work together after a new kid joins her volleyball team. Featuring full-color illustrations that support the text, this funny fiction series is great for young readers in grades K–2. Each book in this series introduces good sportsmanship and sport-specific vocabulary. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension...
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English
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AVA KANE, IN THE LANE: Early elementary-aged readers will learn about good sportsmanship in this 32-page beginning chapter book. Children will be introduced to swimming, as well as what it means to be a team player!
SWIMMING STORY FOR KIDS: Ava is a good swimmer. She's also a good teammate. When Alonso is afraid of the water, Ava knows just what to do. She and the team mascot help him have fun in the pool! In Ava Kane, In the Lane, you'll be rooting...
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English
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DIEGO CHASE, SECOND BASE: Early elementary-aged readers will learn about good sportsmanship in this 32-page beginning chapter book. Children will be introduced to baseball, as well as what it means to be a team player!
BASEBALL STORY FOR KIDS: Diego plays baseball, but he sometimes has trouble focusing on the game. With a good teammate (and some luck!) he learns to keep his eye on the ball. In Diego Chase, Second Base, you'll be rooting for Diego...
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English
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JAYLA COLE, QUEEN OF THE GOAL: Early elementary-aged readers will learn about good sportsmanship in this 32-page beginning chapter book. Children will be introduced to soccer, as well as what it means to be a team player!
SOCCER STORY FOR KIDS: Jayla loves to play soccer, but there's just one problem. Sometimes, she forgets the rules! Luckily, a teammate has a great idea that helps Jayla and the team, too! In Jayla Cole, Queen of the Goal, you'll...
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English
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OMAR PRATT, ON THE MAT: Early elementary-aged readers will learn about good sportsmanship in this 32-page beginning chapter book. Children will be introduced to gymnastics, as well as what it means to be a team player!
GYMNASTICS STORY FOR KIDS: At gymnastics practice, Omar tries hard and has fun, but some of his moves are still wobbly. He worries that his friends are better at cartwheels and handstands than he is. But then, Omar gets a surprise...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Are you a good teammate? Do you try your best? Do you follow rules and play fair?
See what it means to play on a team. Practice, play, win, and lose with your teammates. Pairs with the fiction title Reiko's Team.
Explore these and other ways to be a good sport with these fun books!
"An appealingly minimal primer on the...
20) Buen juego
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Español
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"The red and blue teams are playing each other. The blue team wins and demonstrates what it means to be a good winner. This Spanish title pairs with the nonfiction title Aprender a ganar"--
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