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Presents records of amazing drivers and races in auto racing, including a short history of the sport. Who scored the most points ever in a basketball game? Which player threw a touchdown to himself? The books in our Amazing Sports Records series answer these questions and many, many more. This engaging, informative series satisfies young sports fans who can't get enough of the top records--the fastest, longest, highest, and many other bests--in their...
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Presents records of amazing players, teams, and games in the sport of basketball, including a short history of the game. Who scored the most points ever in a basketball game? Which player threw a touchdown to himself? The books in our Amazing Sports Records series answer these questions and many, many more. This engaging, informative series satisfies young sports fans who can't get enough of the top records--the fastest, longest, highest, and many...
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Presents records of amazing players, teams, and games in the sport of football, including a short history of the game. Who scored the most points ever in a basketball game? Which player threw a touchdown to himself? The books in our Amazing Sports Records series answer these questions and many, many more. This engaging, informative series satisfies young sports fans who can't get enough of the top records--the fastest, longest, highest, and many other...
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Presents records of amazing players, teams, and games in the sport of hockey, including a short history of the game. Who scored the most points ever in a basketball game? Which player threw a touchdown to himself? The books in our Amazing Sports Records series answer these questions and many, many more. This engaging, informative series satisfies young sports fans who can't get enough of the top records--the fastest, longest, highest, and many other...
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Presents records of amazing Olympian athletes, including a short history of the Olympics. Who scored the most points ever in a basketball game? Which player threw a touchdown to himself? The books in our Amazing Sports Records series answer these questions and many, many more. This engaging, informative series satisfies young sports fans who can't get enough of the top records--the fastest, longest, highest, and many other bests--in their favorite...
6) Mike Trout
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games. But he would not have earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels without a strong will to work. After being drafted in 2009, Mike started to make his way through the minor leagues. By the end of 2012, he was playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and hitting big home runs. Follow Mike's story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills. Find out more about Russell's journey to the top.
8) Baseball
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Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to baseball. Also included is a biographical story about professional baseball player Ichiro Suzuki
9) Football
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Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to football. Also included is a biographical story about professional football player Tom Brady
10) Soccer
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Creative Education
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to soccer. Also included is a biographical story about professional soccer player Christiano Ronaldo
11) Tennis
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Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to tennis, the sport known for its low nets and rackets. Also included is a biographical story about professional tennis players Venus and Serena Williams
12) Volleyball
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Creative Education and Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to volleyball, the sport known for its courts and high nets. Also included is a biographical story about professional volleyball player Zhu Ting
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Bearport Publishing Company
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[2024]
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"The 2004 World Series seemed to be another losing proposition for the Red Sox who hadn't found luck in the sport since the team traded away their star player, Babe Ruth. But soon the tides would turn on the curse that had plagued them for so long. Follow the exciting true story of the Boston Red Sox finally finding victory in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn about other sports curses and amazing turnarounds"--
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Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"The 1980 Winter Olympics were overshadowed by Cold War tensions running high between the United States and the Soviet Union. The young, underdog hockey team from America wasn't poised to win against the seemingly undefeatable USSR-until they did. Follow the exciting true story of one of the most amazing moments in sports in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about the biggest game in world hockey and other amazing Olympic moments"--...
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Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"With just one kick, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team had the country on their feet. Their victory in the 1991 Women's World Cup spurred a growing interest in soccer across the country. Follow the exciting true story of the first ever Women's World Cup in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about World Cup history and some of the United States' all-star players"--
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Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
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"She flipped and twisted her way into history. The 2016 Summer Olympics took Simone Biles from one of the most incredible athletes in the sport of gymnastics to the undeniable GOAT. Follow the exciting true story of Simone's journey to gold in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about the sport and other amazing athletes"--
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Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"Going into Super Bowl LI, few had doubts that Tom Brady would take the Patriots to victory yet again. But deep into the game, the course seemed to have been set the other way. That is, until one of the greatest comebacks in Super Bowl history. Follow the exciting true story of Tom Brady leading New England in one of the most amazing moments in sports in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about the Super Bowl and other amazing teams"--...
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Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"Serena Williams long dominated the sport of tennis, surpassing even her sister's greatness. But that journey had to start somewhere. It all began as Serena took down her sister at Wimbledon in 2002. Follow the exciting true story of Serena Williams on her way to Grand Slam glory in this thrilling graphic adventure. Then, learn more about the sport of tennis and other amazing athletes"--
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