Jon M. Fishman
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IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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What four-legged soldiers fight beside our troops? Military dogs! They can sniff out enemies and find dangerous weapons. These dogs are hardworking members of the military. Learn all about what these amazing animals can do!
23) Gabby Douglas
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Although she's just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Gabby Douglas made a larger-than-life impact on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Gabby dominated the gymnastics all-around competition with her flawless execution and amazingly high flips, winning gold by a landslide. In early 2012, this pint-sized powerhouse was ready to quit gymnastics for good, but she kept going. Competing at the Olympics at just sixteen years old, she became the best female gymnast...
24) Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi is one of the best soccer players in the world. He's led his team Futbol Club (FC) Barcelona to several championships, he's won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award five times, and he's been on the cover of the video game EA Sports FIFA four times. Messi is known for his amazing ability to score goals, but he didn't become a soccer superstar without plenty of hard work. Learn how Messi keeps his body fit for the game, what his life is like off...
25) Aaron Rodgers
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Aaron Rodgers is the star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, and he has the stats to prove it. He reached 300 touchdown passes faster than any other quarterback in NFL history. Even though he spent the first few years of his NFL career on the bench, he led his team to victory in Super Bowl XLV and won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award-all by the age of 27. He may have cemented his status as a sports megastar, but his goal is to go back the...
26) Ezekiel Elliott
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ezekiel Elliott-the star running back for the Dallas Cowboys-spent his 2016 rookie season running past, and sometimes over, his opponents. He led the National Football League (NFL) in rushing yards, helping his team enter the playoffs with the second-best regular season record in the NFL. With his impressive speed and strength, it looks like Elliott will continue to dominate the NFL for many years to come. Learn all about Elliott's path to the NFL,...
27) LeBron James
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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has wowed basketball fans throughout his career. Dig deeper into James's impressive play, discover how he stays on top, and learn more about his life outside of basketball.
28) Patrick Mahomes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Patrick Mahomes is the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. In his first full season in the National Football League (NFL), he threw for 5,097 yards and scored 50 touchdowns. He also won the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Offensive Player of the Year awards, and this is just the beginning of his career. Read about Mahomes's workouts, and learn what he does to help his community off the field.
29) Simone Biles
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Simone Biles joined the US women's gymnastics team to compete at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. Along with her teammates, she sailed through her events to claim the gold medal in the team competition for the United States. She also took home three golds and a bronze in the individual events in which she competed. Though Biles follows an intense training routine, her schedule doesn't stop her from having fun. Learn all...
30) Miguel Cabrera
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Miguel Cabrera always knew that he wanted to be a baseball player. He grew up next to a baseball field in Venezuela, and most of his family played the game. Miguel became a star with the Florida Marlins, helping the team win the World Series in 2003. He was traded to the Detroit Tigers in 2008 and has become one of the most-feared sluggers in the game. In 2012, Miguel became the first player in 45 years to win the Triple Crown in the American League....
31) Dak Prescott
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English
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The NFL's 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year, Dak Prescott, certainly earned his title as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Readers will learn about Prescott's career and how he spends time off the field.
32) Khalil Mack
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From playing college football at Buffalo to becoming the highest-paid defensive player in National Football League (NFL) history with the Chicago Bears, Khalil Mack has always been a standout. Readers will love learning how he became a superstar linebacker.
33) Tiger Woods
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Tiger Woods is one of the most accomplished pro golfers of all time! Learn about his career highlights, life off the green, and more through action-packed text and full-color photographs.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Wildebeests follow the rain in a massive migration every year. They travel in large herds across dangerous rivers with snapping crocodiles to find enough grass to eat and water to drink. From the day they are born, wildebeests are on the move!
36) Cam Newton
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is one of the biggest stars of the NFL. In 2015, Cam led Carolina to the best record in the league and a place in Super Bowl 50. Learn more about Cam's journey.
37) Cody Bellinger
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In his first MLB season, Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers was unanimously voted the National League Rookie of the Year. Sports fans will love this action-packed look at a rising baseball star.
38) LeSean McCoy
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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LeSean "Shady" McCoy of the Buffalo Bills is one of the brightest stars in the NFL. In 2013, the fleet-footed running back led the league in rushing yards, and he finished third in 2014. Learn more about this elusive player.
39) Ninja Weapons
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Did ninja really use shuriken, or throwing stars? Did female ninja carry fans made of steel? Find out what is myth and what is fact while exploring the tools and weapons of the ninja.
40) Dustin Pedroia
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has had a big baseball career. Named the American League's Rookie of the Year in 2007 and Most Valuable Player in 2008, he helped the Sox win the World Series in 2007 and 2013.