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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.
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Examines the off-field training, diet, and behind-the-scenes business of professional basketball players. Also discusses topics such as endorsements, contracts, injuries, and charity work. Includes color photographs, fast fact sections, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.
11) Basketball
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"Presents information about basketball in the Olympics, including the history of basketball, how it became an Olympic sport, and well-known players, such as the United States' 1992 Dream Team"--
14) 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...
15) Free throw
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Since Derek is now the tallest player on his basketball team, the coach decides to have him play center but Jason, the former center, has little confidence in Derek and will not pass him the ball.
16) Maya Moore
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Simple text and photographs describe the life of Maya Moore and her career as a professional basketball player.
19) On point
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"Zayd is so excited to finally be on the Gold Team in basketball but when the team starts struggling and his best friend quits to play football he must step up for his team"--
20) Basketball
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Simple text and photographs introduce learning readers to the sport of basketball, discussing some of its history, rules, what players wear, and how kids can learn to play the sport and have fun. Includes a glossary of key words.