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61) Rebound
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In the summer of 1988, twelve-year-old Chuck Bell is sent to stay with his grandparents, where he discovers jazz and basketball and learns more about his family's past.
63) Sports math
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Discusses the mathematics involved in sports, including batting averages in baseball, the win-loss record in basketball, and scoring in tennis.
65) Baseball
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Takes readers from the beginnings of baseball to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that make the sport great.
67) Board sports
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An introduction to board soccer, describing different board sports, moves and equipment, and a week in the life of a professional skateboarder, including an interview with Geoff Else and other professionals.
69) Key player
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"Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang! The Women's World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade...
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"In this punchy and energetic middle grade graphic novel, six artistic misfits take matters into their own hands when their principal cancels all creative extracurricular clubs at their school. When the school principal cancels Sasha's gaming club, she's crushed--but not alone. Turns out theater, cosplay, and choir clubs are canceled too, and tons of kids are left without a space to let their creativity shine. Just when she thinks all hope is lost,...
71) Football
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Takes readers from the beginnings of football to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great.
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Briefly examines the history of American-manufactured supercars, such as from companies like Dodge, Ford, and Chevrolet, discussing the inspiration behind iconic cars like the Corvette Stingray and the Rossion Q1, and providing speed and manufacturing statistics. Includes a glossary.
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"Jordan's days as the star player for her school's basketball team ended when an accident left her paralyzed ... Now, she's still the team captain, but her competition days seem to be behind her ... until an encounter with a mysterious elephant, who she names Marshmallow, helps Jordan discover a brand new sport. Will water polo be the way for Jordan to continue her athletic dreams--or will it just come between Jordan and her best friends on the basketball...
75) Football champ
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Twelve-year-old Troy's uncanny gift for predicting football plays proves a powerful secret weapon for the Atlanta Falcons, but a seedy reporter with a vendetta suspects something is going on and sets out to shred the reputations of Troy and star linebacker Seth Halloway.
76) Sports poems
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Explores poems about sports and helps the reader understand the meanings that a poem has as well as explain the techniques poets use to create their effects.
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"Just when Lori starts to get comfortable, things change again. Lori's friends have found new interests. Her dad goes back to work for the first time since she was born. And when her mom decides to start coaching in the new after-school basketball league, Lori's home life collides with her passion. To make matters worse, all her friends are playing for the opposing team. Lori feels frustrated and alone, like she might be falling behind in her game"--...
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Highlights the specifications of a variety of supercars from Ferrari and Lamborghini to Maserati and Pagani. Specifications range from top speed and the time it takes to achieve that speed to the materials used to form it's body and frame. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
79) Muhammad Ali
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Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon.
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Presents the history of British car manufacturing, and highlights various models of Aston Martins, McClarens, and Jaguars. Describes each one's features, reviews, development timeline, price, and specifications. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.