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2) Aim high
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Friends Kerry and Zack can't get enough of their favorite superhero, a bow-and-arrow-toting character named Brave Bowie. Her magic arrows always save the day. But when the friends sign up for archery lessons, they soon learn that practice and hard work make real-life archers great in the sport, not cartoon tricks"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Marlon knows he's not the best player on his t-ball team, but he can't understand why he's striking out at the sport, especially when he tries so hard. Teammate Anna offers to practice with him and soon sees why Marlon can't focus"--
5) Hockey hero
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Grace loves hockey, but her inability to shoot has her tempted to quit the team until she and her friend Myles work together to improve their skills. Includes glossary and activities
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Wanting to be a striker like her grandpa was, Keisha jumps into soccer practice with both feet and, unfortunately, both hands. She's afraid her habit of catching the ball will end her sports dream, but Coach has a new game plan"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Raven is excited for the figure skating competition. She's been working hard on a new move, and she wants to get it exactly right! But, there's just one problem-Raven gets very nervous on competition days! She's been too nervous to compete before. This time, will she be able to overcome her fears?
10) Futsal Teamwork
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Owen loves playing futsal. When his family moves, he joins a new team. He likes his new teammates, but Milo is causing a problem. He is a big ball hog! Can Owen help his teamwork together for the upcoming game?
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Zoe is excited to try wheelchair basketball camp. She's focused and athletic, and she sets a goal to play basketball well before camp ends. Zoe makes smaller goals along the way, and meets each one. But her goal of being able to make a basket escapes her. Zoe's frustration builds. On the last day of camp, her new friends step in to help. Will Zoe be able to meet her goal before camp ends?
12) Cheer Champs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Leah wants to use her gymnastics skills by joining the cheer squad. Leah is deaf, and she worries that this will make cheer difficult. She struggles to keep up with the count of the routine in the first practice. Then Leah meets Monica, who offers to help. Will the girls be able to come up with a plan so the team can nail the routine on competition day?
13) Field Day Rules!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It's field day at Raj's school, and he and his classmates should be thrilled. But it's raining, so all the games and races have been moved inside to the gym. It's not the awesome outdoor sports day the kids had in mind-until they find a way to turn soggy into sunny!
14) Softball Setback
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Sisters Emilia and Natalia love playing softball together. Both are great pitchers. Emilia enjoys being the center of attention and loves being on the pitcher's mound. Natalia would rather be behind her catcher's mask and never pitch. Then Emilia hurts her ankle during a big game. Will Natalia be able to overcome her fear of being in the spotlight and step up to the mound?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When Josiah joins the wrestling club, he gets teased by some of the bigger kids because of his small size. One teammate helps Josiah learn some moves that take advantage of his quickness. But other teammates continue to tease Josiah. Will Josiah be able to prove he has what it takes to compete?
16) Baseball Battle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Lifelong friends Jackson and Logan are moving up from T-ball to baseball, and they couldn't be more excited. But when both boys want to play first base, it's a baseball battle! It's up to these young athletes to decide which is more important: sports or friendship.
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Alex wants to try T-ball. But he's nervous about meeting new kids and learning the game. At the first practice, he's so worried he doesn't even go onto the field. With the help of a new friend, Alex starts to build his baseball skills and gain confidence. But he still worries about what the other players think of him. Will Alex be able to control his nerves with the game on the line?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Maddie loves being on the ski team with her friend Sarah. Sarah is the fastest skier on the team. Maddie wants to beat Sarah's time but is having trouble. She takes her frustrations out on Sarah. Will Maddie realize that she needs to stop comparing herself to others before she ruins her friendship with Sarah?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Greta wants to become a great skateboarder, but when she falls at the local skate park and is teased by a boy in her class, she puts her board away. Then she meets her new neighbor, Pilar, who loves skateboarding and has a homemade ramp. The new friends team up to prove that girls can skateboard just as well as boys.
20) Soccer Slowdown
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Cameron loves to run! She's the fastest player on her new soccer team. But Cameron is so fast that she keeps overrunning the ball and missing it when she tries to kick! Ana is the slowest runner on the team, but she's got a powerful kick that helps her score goals. Can these teammates find the right speed and help the team win?
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