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81) Back-up plan
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"Artie Lieberman is most comfortable in the broadcast booth. He loves announcing games! But when the goaltender for Peabody's hockey team is injured, Artie volunteers to be the substitute. Coach Walters is not sure, since Artie only plays recreational hockey. Will Artie's size be a problem? And can he make the leap from rec league to competitive hockey?" --
82) In the zone
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"Pitcher Tony Andia uses the strong arm and tenacity that makes him Peabody's star quarterback to excel on the baseball field. But when he thinks an opposing player has disrespected him, he loses his cool... and the game! Was Tony right about the dis? Or were cultural differences in play?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 18
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Upon Further Review is a book of counterfactual sporting scenarios. In its pages the reader will find expertly reported histories, where one small event is flipped on its head, and the resulting ripples are carefully documented, the likes of... What if the U.S. Boycotted Hitler's Olympics? What if Bobby Riggs beat Billie Jean King? What if Bucky Dent popped out at the foot of the Green Monster? What if Drew Bledsoe never got hurt? Upon Further...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Fascinating facts, figures, and pictures highlight informative text about some of the most interesting and extreme jobs in the field of sports. Young readers will learn what kind of training it takes to be a pro team mascot, how much money a NASCAR pit crew member makes, and what exactly a zamboni driver does!
85) Game Changers
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Game changers volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7
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When the coach's son, Shawn O'Brien, is chosen to play quarterback, eleven-year-old Ben McBain is not surprised--but when he tries to be a good teammate and help the inconsistent Shawn, he is startled to learn that his new friend does not really want the position.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"This title explores the genius of the people behind the whistles and clipboards, such as football legend Vince Lombardi and women's basketball pioneer Pat Summitt. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources." -- Amazon.com
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Big Nate (Chapter books) volume 2
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IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 2
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Sixth-grader and self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright faces his all-time enemy, Gina, when they are paired to work on a research paper together and she also gets a position on his intramural team.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in hockey history! It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened in the rink throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game"--Publisher's website.
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He lived in the present tense--in the camera's lens. There was no frame he couldn't or wouldn't fill. He swung the heaviest bat, earned the most money, and incurred the biggest fines. Like all the new-fangled gadgets then flooding the marketplace--radios, automatic clothes washers, Brownie cameras, microphones and loudspeakers--Babe Ruth "made impossible events happen." Aided by his crucial partnership with Christy Walsh--business manager, spin doctor,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
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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"--
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Hundred Oaks volume 8
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IL: UG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 9
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When high school senior Maggie realizes there is more to life than swimming, she may be placing her long-term friendship with teammate Levi and her hope of an Olympic tryout at risk.
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"From the Duck Dynasty star and #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a rollicking popular history of fishing in America. American Fisherman traces the impact fishing has had in shaping America's history, and reveals the influential role it has played in defining our lives. Willie Robertson persuasively argues that America became what it is today in no small part because of the anglers that call it home. From harvesting New England cod to fly...
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It's a full house for tonight's game . . . the stadium is rocking for a championship contest . . . fans are lined up around the block to get into the arena. And you're responsible for making sure they all have a good time. Sports venues big and small need creative, hard-working people to operate them. Do you have the organizational skills to succeed in this busy field? Put on your headset-and some running shoes-and get ready to take on the challenge....
98) Dino-Boarding
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Meat-eating and vegetarian dinosaurs compete in surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding events.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in baseball history! It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the field throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in basketball history! It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the court throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game"--Publisher's website.
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