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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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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...
7) Swish!
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The Cardinals and the Blue Jays, two girls basketball teams, play a close and intense game, told in simple, rhyming text with illustrations.
10) Maya Moore
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Provides information about the Spartans, discussing when and where they fought, how they were trained, their weapons and gear, and their decline.
11) I got next
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"A young basketball player receives inspiration from a surprising place and joins the competition ready to try his best"--
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Finally! Sports biographies for beginning readers! Kids will devour all the facts about their favorite athletes and how they rose to the top of their game. Action packed Sports Illustrated KIDS photography lets kids see the pros and their famous moments up close. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.
14) Derrick Rose
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Biography of Derrick Rose, covering his childhood and basketball career.