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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?"--
3) Benchwarmers
Author
Series
Benchwarmers volume 1
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
Told in two voices, Jeff stands by his teammate, Andi, who fights to get on the sixth-grade soccer team and then must face opponents who target her for being a girl.--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the story of Riley Fetter, Star Setter, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as Riley learns to work together after a new kid joins her volleyball team. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions."-- Publisher website
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the story of C.J. Slinger, Left Winger, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as they follow C.J., the newest member for the Baytown Blobfish ice hockey team. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions."-- Publisher website
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the story of Jamie Short, King of the Court, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as Jamie shows off his skills on the Baytown Blobfish basketball team. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions."-- Publisher website
8) Body check
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Brent Mullen discovers that the new assistant hockey coach is teaching the defensemen on his team illegal moves to help them win at any cost
Author
Series
Itty Bitty Princess Kitty volume 5
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2020
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Itty Bitty Princess Kitty overhears a fox say he might break the rules in the upcoming cloud race, she must decide whether to wait to see what happens or keep the cloud race fair and square
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the story of Elliot Mack, Quarterback, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as they follow Elliot, the new quarterback for the Baytown Blobfish. As the only girl on the team, she must learn how to navigate the field while also being a confident team player. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions."-- Publisher website
Author
Series
Rainbow Fish (Picture books) volume 8
Publisher
North-South
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
While playing hide-and-seek with his friends, Rainbow Fish learns about being a good sport
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lucia Lacorte's gaming club meets on Fridays, but the truth is the other members are not having fun because, win or lose, Lucia is a very poor sport; a fact that is finally made clear to her when the others stop showing up, and her grandfather mimics her behavior when he wins--and loses
Author
Series
Winning season volume 1
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
After years of playing nothing but soccer in Hudson City, New Jersey, Manny has to work very hard to play on the middle school football team, using determination, speed, and smarts to make up for being small and inexperienced
15) Dugout Hero
Author
Series
Little Rhino volume 3
Publisher
Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"You can help the team from anywhere! The Mustangs are on a roll and it has a lot to do with Little Rhino's great play. Until he goes down with an injury that forces him to sit out. That means no hitting home runs, no diving for ground balls-- no baseball games until he's better. But Rhino refuses to let getting hurt keep him away from the action. There are a lot of ways to be a good teammate and he will do them all if it helps his friends continue...
17) Technical foul
Author
Series
Winning season volume 2
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Jared, a high-scoring member of the Hudson City Middle School basketball team, gets angry when the point guard accuses him of being responsible for their string of losses, but finally realizes they can win only if he becomes a team player. Jared knows he's the best basketball player in school. He's got the talent, the touch, and the shots. With him at center, the Hudson City Hornets finally have a good chance of making the play-offs. Unfortunately,...
18) Great
Author
Publisher
Puffin, an imprint of Penguin Canada Books Inc
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
A story of teamwork with a positive message, featuring Wayne Gretzky and his dad Coach Wally. Taylor is excited when he makes the hockey team, Wayne's team, the boy they are already calling The Great One. Taylor wants to be great too, but he's still got a lot to learn. Lucky for him, Coach Wally is in his corner, guiding him through the ups and downs of being part of a hockey team, and being the best player he can be. As Coach Wally says, if you have...
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