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A father's true story of his high-school-age son's winning soccer season. Soccer Dad is simultaneously the candid reflections of a devoted father and the enthusiastic observations of a diehard soccer fan. When Matt enters his senior year of high school, it is not without myriad parenting concerns on the part of his father, author W. D. Wetherell. What is his role in shaping his son's future? What will life be like when Matt is away at college? And...
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The Club is the inside story of how English soccer's Premier League became the wildest, richest, most popular sports product on the planet, "a narrative that is part Great Expectations, part Game of Thrones, in equal measure." (Roger Bennett, NBC Sports, Men in Blazers)
This is a sports and business tale of how money, ambition, and twenty-five years of drama remade an ancient institution into a twenty-first-century entertainment empire. No one knew...
1003) Rules of the Ruff
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IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 8
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Twelve-year-old Jessie is in for a long summer at her aunt and uncle's house. Her cousin Ann has a snotty new best friend, which leaves Jessie all alone. But Jessie is industrious, and-not content with being ignored all summer-she convinces Wes, a grouchy neighborhood dog walker, to take her on as his apprentice.
Sure, dog walking turns out to be harder than she expected, but she has Wes's dog-walking code, the Rules of the Ruff, to guide her, and...
1004) Lucy out of bounds
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 9
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English
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Eleven-year-old tomboy Lucy feels betrayed by everyone when a bobcat stalks the neighborhood, her friend Mora suddenly becomes boy-crazy about Lucy's best friend, and the town considers selling the soccer field where she plays.
1005) Me and Mister P
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Mister P. is the coolest friend a kid could wish for!
Arthur is fed up with his younger brother Liam getting all the attention from their parents just because he's a little bit different from other kids. Arthur just wants a normal family and a normal life, where he can play soccer and hang out with friends -- without Liam always being so embarrassing.
Just when Arthur can't take it anymore, Mister P. -- a polar bear with a suitcase -- shows up. He...
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El delantero de fútbol Lionel Messi de Paris Saint-Germain es conocido por su habilidad para hacer goles y su colección de premios. Los lectores se sumergirán en la impresionante carrera y en la vida de Messi.
Soccer forward Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is known for his skillful goal-scoring and his collection of awards. Readers will dive into Messi's impressive career and life. Now in Spanish!
1007) Soccer Shocker!
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Project Droid volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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When Mom tells Logan that Java is joining his soccer team, the Purple Wombats, he's not thrilled. It's a lot of work teaching his new robot cousin how to act like a human-and keeping him out of trouble-and Logan needs a break. Still, being programmed for success means that Java's also great at scoring. He might just turn the Wombats into a championship team, beating Sherry and Jerry Silverspoon and their Red Polar Bears . . . if he'd just let the...
1008) Madani's Best Game
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A heartfelt book featuring a neighborhood soccer team and its determined young star, who has a secret plan even more impressive than his bicycle kicks.
No one plays soccer like Madani. When the ball lands on his bare feet, the whole town stops to watch. Even Madani's mother-still sewing the day's work at home-can hear the crowds cheer when he scores. His teammates wonder what their best player could do, if he only had a proper pair of cleats. As...
1009) Pelé: Soccer Hero
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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During his soccer career, superstar forward Pelé won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil. Find out more about his record-breaking achievements and lasting legacy in this biography.
1010) Soccer
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Best Sport Ever: Soccer takes readers from the beginnings of soccer to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the ancient history of soccer, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first goal, and the achievements of Didier Drogba, Pelé, Diego Maradona, Mia Hamm, David Beckham, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport...
1011) Maisy Plays Soccer
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Maisy and her friends can't wait to play soccer! Maisy puts on her uniform, laces up her sneakers, and heads to the field. Charlie, Tallulah, and Dotty are on the blue team, while Maisy, Cyril, and Eddie are on the red. Let's play! Soon enough the game heats up, with plenty of action, excitement, and suspense. Who will be the first team to make a goal? Whatever the score, it's all in good fun, and everyone is still the best of friends at the end!
1013) Meet Lionel Messi
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Soccer forward Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is known for his skillful goal-scoring and his collection of awards. Readers will dive into Messi's impressive career and life.
1014) Red on Red
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English
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The untold story of the most contested fixture in world football
Liverpool and Manchester. Two gloriously independent-minded, eclectic, culturally vibrant places. Yet the inhabitants dislike each other with a passion that is visceral. It is a divide that spans generations, across class, gender and ethnicity. And it has grown over the years, largely driven by one thing: football. The dark, malignant loathing shared by the followers of Liverpool and...
1015) Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi dribbles through defenders. He lines up his shot. Goal! In this high-low text, reluctant readers will learn about the storied career of this all-time great soccer player. Special features showcase some of Messi's greatest achievements, where he's played, his favorite things, and more. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring Messi's career to life on the page!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Lionel Messi is a superstar soccer player. But what happens when he's not scoring goals on the pitch? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident.
1018) A Knotty Problem
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Math Kids volume 7
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English
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Tensions rise between the math kids.
When Stephanie finds out her soccer team has a tournament on the same day as the district math competition, an upset Justin offers her a choice: choose Math Kids or leave the club. Dismayed by his attitude, Stephanie quits and Catherine goes with her. With their club in shambles, the future of their friendships is further threatened by the news that Justin's dad has been offered a new job and wants to move his...
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One boy's journey to see his favorite soccer player in action becomes an uplifting song to the South African spirit. A modern-day folktale set in the heart of South Africa, Bafana Bafana is the story of Pelé, an eleven-year-old village boy whose dream is to see his soccer team play. Such a dream is considered crazy for a boy from the distant outback, but Pelé is far from ordinary; determined to see his favorite player, Sibusiso Zuma, play live,...
1020) Soccer Star Robinho
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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A tale of an exciting life, this sports biography covers all of the ups and downs of soccer star Robinho. From family members being kidnapped, to winning titles with three major clubs, including Real Madrid and AC Milan, this young superstar has seen it all. All the while, he has secured his place as one of the biggest names in soccer.
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