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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.
4) No slam dunk
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In Annapolis, Maryland, seventh-grader Wes is a good teammate but this basketball season has been challenging because of his ball hog teammate Dinero, who is determined to steal the spotlight, and Wes's army veteran father who is suffering from PTSD.
6) NBA Finals
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Readers will learn about the road to the finals and the championship s beginnings amidst action-packed photos. Bright lights shine on the court of Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals as LeBron James leads the Cavaliers against the Warriors. The game is neck-in-neck until, out of nowhere, James flies through the air to block a shot! The Cavaliers take home their first NBA Championship!
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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...
8) Final Four
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Striving readers will learn about the rules and history of the tournament while taking in exciting facts and records. The Tarheels are down by two against the Bulldogs with minutes left to go. After a series of strategic moves and a slam dunk, North Carolina becomes the 2017 NCAA Men s Basketball Champion for the sixth time! It s games like these that make the NCAA tournament and the Final Four round unforgettable.