Matt Doeden
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here alongside vivid photos and lively writing from award-winning sports author Matt Doeden. From racing legend Man o' War's only career loss in 1919 to the 2017 Super Bowl's incredible finish, sports fans will have plenty to digest. Doeden also writes about the science...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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The World Cup is international soccer's championship tournament, and it rules the global sports stage. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the Save of the Century to Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal to the United States Women's National Team's dominance. The most shocking goals, the greatest upsets, and the fun and fanfare of soccer's biggest event are all...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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The National Football League (NFL) is the biggest sports league in the United States, and the Super Bowl is its grandest stage. The incredible runs, the gutsy defensive plays, and the game-winning touchdown throws are all here.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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When modern baseball fans think of African American players, they may think of Ken Griffey Jr., Derek Jeter, or Jason Heyward. But what about the black stars who didn't play Major League Baseball? In the early 1900s, professional baseball was mostly segregated - black players were not allowed in the Major Leagues. The Negro Leagues provided an alternative for African American players for decades before MLB began to integrate in 1947.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Description
In 2015, when Ohio State University took on the University of Oregon in the first College Football Playoff championship game, millions of sports fans tuned in. The game was the most-watched program in the history of cable television in the United States. But back in 1869, when Rutgers University and Princeton University played the first ever college football game, no one predicted the national spectacle that a college football championship game would...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Description
When basketball fans hear the words "Final Four," they probably think of the buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, and bracket-busters that have thrilled people for years. However, you don't need to be a die-hard fan to know that the NCAA men's basketball tournament is one of the most popular sports events in the United States.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Did you know people can turn the energy in rushing water into electricity? This hydropower can run the computer and the lights in your home. How exactly do we get it, though? And what is the impact on our environment? Read this book to find out all about hydropower.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Read about the incredible playoff games that basketball fans will never forget. Clutch performances and shocking finishes have helped make the NBAplayoffs one of the most thrilling spectacles in sports. The biggest moments, from buzzer-beaters to last-second defensive plays, are all here in vivid detail.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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"Hockey is a thrilling, fast-paced sport, and the action gets even more intense during the playoffs. The Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Quest for Hockey's Biggest Prize covers it all with exciting text and vivid photos"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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"This book explores controversies in sports, including black boxer Jack Johnson, Jessie Owens in the 1936 Olympics, Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, #MeToo and the US gymnastics team, and much more"--
16) Duck hunting
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes duck hunting, the equipment needed, such as a shotgun, duck blinds, and decoys. Includes information on where to hunt and how to stay safe"--
17) Canoeing
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes canoes and ways to get started in this outdoor sport. Includes information on where to canoe, portaging, equipment needed, and how to stay safe in the water"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from school in Swat Valley, Pakistan, when she was shot in the head by members of the Taliban. Though she was only fifteen years old, the Taliban targeted her because she wrote blog posts and appeared on television defending girls' right to education in Pakistan. Malala survived the attack and went on to write a book, earn a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, and meet President Barack Obama....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Soccer's best teams had superstar players, incredible goals, and epic victories. From Brazil's national team that featured the legendary Pelé to the 2019 US Women's National Team, meet the greatest soccer teams of all time.