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It is 1970 in Red Grove, Alabama, and at Lu Olivera's school the white kids and black kids sit on different sides of the classroom. Six-grader Lu just wants to get along with everyone, but growing racial tensions will not let Lu stay neutral about the racial divide in school. Her old friends have been changing lately--acting boy crazy and making snide remarks about Lu's newfound talent for running track. Lu's secret hope for a new friend is fellow...
4) Simone Biles
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Presents photos and information about Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Discusses her childhood, training, and journey to the Olympics. Includes a glossary and index.
5) Maniac Magee
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After his parents die, Jeffrey Lionel Magee's life becomes legendary, as he accomplishes athletic and other feats which awe his contemporaries.
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Welcome to the Hall of Horrors, HorrorLand's Hall of Fame for the truly terrifying.Poor Matt Krinsky! Not only are his parents making him move away from all of his friends, but they're enrolling him in a boarding school. It's not a strict place, but that doesn't mean things are normal. While Matt is used to be being one of the better athletes in his class, theses kids move a dead-slow pace. It's doesn't take long for him to realize that he's...
10) Mike Trout
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Presents a biography of MLB outfielder Mike Trout, from his childhood to his rise to becoming a baseball superstar.
11) Jonathan Toews
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Presents a biography of NHL center Jonathan Toews, from his childhood to his rise to becoming a hockey superstar.
12) LeBron James
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Presents a biography of NBA forward LeBron James, from his childhood to his rise to becoming a basketball superstar.
14) Aaron Rodgers
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Presents a biography of NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, from his childhood to his rise to becoming a football superstar.
16) Sunisa Lee
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Chronicles the life of Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee, the first Hmong American Olympian, detailing her early life, achievements, and legacy. Includes photographs, a timeline, and a glossary.
20) Jesse Owens
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Provides a graphic novel biography of African American athlete Jesse Owens depicting his life, times, and legacy. Focuses on how Owens made history at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games and defeated Nazi claims of superiority. Includes a glossary and sources of further information.