Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports

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Book SynopsisThis book dives deep into the life and career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete''s biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete''s accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7.

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Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of golf star Brooks Koepka. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Trade Review"Readers will definitely come away inspired to work hard on their dreams. Recommended first purchases." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

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Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of tennis star Naomi Osaka. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in her life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Trade Review"Readers will definitely come away inspired to work hard on their dreams. Recommended first purchases." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

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Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of golf star Brooks Koepka. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Trade Review"Readers will definitely come away inspired to work hard on their dreams. Recommended first purchases." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

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Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to wrestler Brock Lesnar, covering his early life, wrestling career, skills, and signature moves. The title features informative sidebars, engaging infographics, vivid photographs, and a glossary.

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Book Synopsis“I learned that it is faith that decides whether something will happen or not.” At the age of eight, Kaká already knew what he wanted in life: to play soccer and only soccer. He started playing in front of his friends and family, but after a crippling injury, doctors told him he would never play again. Through faith and perseverance Kaká recovered and has since become a FIFA World Player of the Year, and winner of the Ballon d’Or. This updated edition tells the story of the midfielder for Real Madrid who has become one of the most recognized faces on the soccer field.

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Book SynopsisThis is a moving story of the rise to fame from humble beginnings of one of South Africas most popular rugby stars, written specifically for young readers. Early on his life, Siya discovered that rugby could be his route out of the grinding poverty in which he had grown up in the Eastern Cape. He worked hard, made sure he was noticed and managed to secure a scholarship to the prestigious Grey College. But he had to adapt quickly to a world he had never encountered, while keeping his roots in the community that he knew and loved. His hard work and natural ability saw him moving to Cape Town to join the Stormers, trying to break into the Springbok team, and learning to adjust to life at the top of the game that is a national obsession. Siya Kolisi is part of the Road to Glory series, which covers some of South Africas sporting legends as they set out on their journeys to becoming national and international stars.

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Book SynopsisIn this New York Times bestselling classic, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Kadir Nelson tells the incredible story of baseball's unsung heroes -- perfect for celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Negro Leagues! Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award and Robert F. Siebert Award as well as a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Featuring nearly fifty iconic oil paintings and a dramatic double-page fold-out, an award-winning narrative, a gorgeous design and rich backmatter, We Are the Ship is a sumptuous, oversize volume for all ages that no baseball fan should be without. Using an inviting first-person voice, Kadir Nelson shares the engaging story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its evolution, until after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted athletes and determined owners, of racial dis

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Book SynopsisLouba lives in a part of N'Djamena called Doumpa. Life there is not always easy, but he has his friend, his soccer and his dream.

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Book SynopsisFrom knocking down barriers in NFL locker rooms to covering every Olympics since 1984, Christine Brennan has done it all, while knocking barriers of her own as a female sports journalist. Eye to Eye invites young readers to learn more and nurture their own dreams of investigating and telling important stories.Trade Review“Julie Rubini does justice to the story of Christine Brennan—the one reporter that has truly gone deep into my story. She is an amazing journalist who is dedicated to honest sports reporting.”“Julie Rubini has captured the essence of Christine Brennan in this wonderful new biography. Chris began playing baseball in the backyard and grew up to be an award-winning journalist. She is a trailblazer, an honorable icon and a friend, at home on the global stage or in your backyard. She is, simply, what we all want to be.”Praise for Julie K. Rubini “If the children you know think biographies are boring, this one will make them reconsider.” * Kirkus Reviews (starred review of Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller) *Praise for Julie K. Rubini “The biography is eminently readable and well organized … Appended with an impressive wealth of back matter.” * The Horn Book (review of Missing Millie Benson: The Secret Case of the Nancy Drew Ghostwriter and Journalist) *

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Book SynopsisFrom knocking down barriers in NFL locker rooms to covering every Olympics since 1984, Christine Brennan has done it all, while knocking barriers of her own as a female sports journalist. Eye to Eye invites young readers to learn more and nurture their own dreams of investigating and telling important stories.Trade Review“Julie Rubini does justice to the story of Christine Brennan—the one reporter that has truly gone deep into my story. She is an amazing journalist who is dedicated to honest sports reporting.”“Julie Rubini has captured the essence of Christine Brennan in this wonderful new biography. Chris began playing baseball in the backyard and grew up to be an award-winning journalist. She is a trailblazer, an honorable icon and a friend, at home on the global stage or in your backyard. She is, simply, what we all want to be.”Praise for Julie K. Rubini “If the children you know think biographies are boring, this one will make them reconsider.” * Kirkus Reviews (starred review of Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller) *Praise for Julie K. Rubini “The biography is eminently readable and well organized … Appended with an impressive wealth of back matter.” * The Horn Book (review of Missing Millie Benson: The Secret Case of the Nancy Drew Ghostwriter and Journalist) *

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Book SynopsisA fun and inspiring picture book biography of tennis legend and women's rights activist Billie Jean King.From award-winning author Mara Rockliff and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Elizabeth Baddeley comes this extraordinary picture book about one little girl who loved sports and grew up to be one of the greatest and best-known tennis players of all time. Anything Billie Jean did, she did it ALL THE WAY. When she ran, she ran fast. When she played, she played hard. As a top women's tennis player, Billie Jean fought for fairness in women's sports, and when she faced off against Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes, the most famous tennis match in history, she showed the world that men and women--and boys and girls--are equal on and off the court.

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Book SynopsisUses the numbers from one to twenty to introduce various aspects of the game of baseball

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Book SynopsisFind out what it takes to become a starter with soccer rules, skills required for different team positions, and coaching tips.Level 3 is for children able to read on their own. The stories are exciting and captivating in order to develop the child's own desire to read. More text and more complex sentence structure are presented, with information spreads to help develop the reader's general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children's experiences and interests.

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