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Takes a behind-the-scenes look at a professional baseball game to show the logistics behind field preparation, the arrival of fans and athletes, concessions booths, broadcasts, and the seventh-inning stretch. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, tips for having a game day party, a glossary, and further resources.
11) Falling short
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Best friends and neighbors Isaac and Marco are opposite in looks--Isaac is tall and Marco is short--and in abilities--Isaac excels at basketball, while Marco excels at schoolwork. However, that doesn't stop the sixth graders from having each other's back and helping each other get better. Isaac wants to finally take his schoolwork seriously while Marco wants to make the basketball team to make his dad proud of him. As they each work through difficulties...
12) Basketball
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Simple text and photographs introduce learning readers to the rules, player positions, court, and notable players of the sport of basketball. Includes a glossary.
13) Elle of the ball
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Having shot up to six feet tall over the summer, seventh-grader Elle not only has trouble controlling her limbs on the basketball court, she dreads the upcoming school cotillion.
15) LeBron James
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"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James. Describes his childhood, when he started playing basketball, and how he got to be a NBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--Provided by the publisher.
16) Stephen Curry
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"Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry in an introductory biography with a timeline and photos"--Provided by publisher.