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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Martial Arts are thrilling to watch, but they're even more fun to do! Kids can take part in the sport by learning what martial arts are, what gear and skills are needed, what happens during lessons, and how to be a good sport. A skill-building activity helps kids participate in the fun"--
2) Cheerleading
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The cheerleading squad performs their routine. Their stunts impress the crowd! The leveled title gives beginning readers an introduction to the sport of cheerleading. The main text highlights basic information about the sport including major rules, gear, and more. A facts page visually summarizes the main text. A photo glossary provides helpful context to new words.
3) Baseball
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The batter steps up to the plate and swings at the pitch. Home run! Beginning readers get an introduction to the sport of baseball through carefully leveled text in this title. Each spread sets bold, black type on a white background for easy reading. Short, simple sentences and sight words help new readers build confidence. Labeled photos provide visual support to bolded glossary terms, and a fact page summaries what readers learn in the main text....
4) Hockey
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Hockey is a fast-paced team sport played on an ice rink. The team that scores the most goals wins the game! In this book, fun and informative text introduces beginning readers to the fast-paced sport of hockey. Vibrant photos and labels provide text support. Bolded glossary terms and a photo glossary highlight unfamiliar terms. A fact page summarizes the main text with photos and straightforward phrases.
5) Hockey Fun
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Hockey is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key hockey skill to have even more fun on the ice.
7) Gymnastics
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Gymnastics is a sport that includes many different events. Each event tests athletes' flexibility, strength, and balance! New readers get an introduction to gymnastics in this beginning title. Simple text is accompanied by bright photos to help readers gain confidence as they learn to read. Photo labels provide visual support to new, gymnastic-specific terms. A fact page shows a gymnastics scene and three common actions that go with the sport.
8) Wrestling
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Two wrestlers step onto the mat. They wrestle hard. Soon, one pins the other. They win the match! This title introduces beginning readers to the competitive sport of wrestling. Readers will find approachable text that includes many sight words and colorful photos that support the text. Photo labels and a photo glossary help readers understand new terms while a fact page sums up the main points of the text.
9) Soccer
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Soccer is a team sport played on a large field. Players kick the ball to teammates. They try to score goals! In this title, beginning readers are introduced to the ins and outs of soccer. Carefully leveled text covers the rules, gear, and other basic information about this popular sport. Colorful photos accompany bold, black text. A fact page highlights main points.
10) Volleyball
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Serve the ball! In this beginning title, young readers will learn about the basic rules and actions of volleyball. Labeled photos support simple leveled text, while a photo glossary reinforces unfamiliar terms. Simple features show moves and equipment in a visual manner to further showcase these aspects of the game. This title is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!
11) Basketball Fun
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Basketball is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key basketball skill to have even more fun on the court.
13) Football
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The quarterback passes the ball. Touchdown! The team wins the game. This title for beginning readers highlights the basics of football. Carefully leveled text covers the goal of the sport, how it is played, what gear is used, and more. Bright photos with labels reinforce the main text. A facts page summarizes main elements of the sport. A photo glossary helps to visually define words specific to the sport.
14) Soccer Fun
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Soccer is a popular sport! Kids can get in on the action by learning the basics about rules, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can even practice a key skill to have more fun on the pitch.
15) Skiing
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From speeding down hills to gliding through the woods, skiing is a favorite winter sport! This informative title introduces beginning readers to different types of skiing and the gear needed for the activity. Simple sentences and vibrant photos offer support for students just starting to read independently, while simple features clarify and reinforce the text.
16) Football Fun
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Football is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key football skill to have even more fun on the field.
17) Gymnastics Fun
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Gymnastics is amazing to watch! Kids can take part in the sport by learning about the skills, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. They can even practice a basic skill to have more fun in the arena.
18) Basketball
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Basketball is a team sport played on a court. The team that scores the most points wins the game! Beginning readers get an introduction to the fast-paced sport of basketball in this low-level title. Carefully leveled text that includes a variety of sight words and bolded glossary terms helps readers build reading confidence. Colorful photos match the main text to provide visual context. A fact page concludes the main text and gives readers a visual...
19) Baseball Fun
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Baseball is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key baseball skill to have even more fun on the diamond.
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Magic School Bus Super Sports Fun volume 3
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It's the International Show-and-Tell Competition. Arnold brings in a webbed hoop, given by his great-aunt, a famous archaeologist, but what is it?
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