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Good sports league volume 1
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Ten-year-old Ben Cutler loves soccer, and he like to have fun while playing too, but when he joins a travel team that takes winning very seriously, he starts to wonder if there is more to the game than just getting a W.
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Good sports league volume 2
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Annabella Donatello loves softball and performing so she is thrilled when she gets cast in the school play, on top of being pitcher of her softball team, but when when practice conflicts with opening night of the show she hatches a plan putting her softball and acting skills to the test.
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Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos, Roy Reigels in the 1929 Rose Bowl, Frank Reich and the Buffalo Bills during the 1993 NFL playoffs, Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets in 2004, the entire St. Louis Cardinals team in the 2011 World Series . . . What do these players have in common? Every one of them was on the brink of a humiliating defeat. But at the moment when they could have called it quits, they didn’t. These five real-life stories,
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"In the story of Jamie Short, King of the Court, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as Jamie shows off his skills on the Baytown Blobfish basketball team. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions"--
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"Diego plays baseball, but he sometimes has trouble focusing on the game. With a good teammate (and some luck!) he learns to keep his eye on the ball. In Diego Chase, Second Base, you'll be rooting for Diego as he learns about teamwork!"--provided by publisher.
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"In the story of C.J. Slinger, Left Winger, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as they follow C.J., the newest member for the Baytown Blobfish ice hockey team. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions."-- Publisher website.
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Able to Play shares the inspiring stories of four baseball players. Mordecai (Three Finger) Brown, Ron Santo, Jim Abbott, and Curtis Pride faced physical challenges other players did not have. With determination and guts, they didn't just overcome; they excelled. This book is a game-changing celebration of overcoming odds.
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Ava is a good swimmer. She s also a good teammate. When Alonso is afraid of the water, Ava knows just what to do. She and the team mascot help him have fun in the pool! In Ava Kane, In the Lane, you'll be rooting for Ava as she learns about swimming and teamwork! With full-color illustrations and engaging characters, this humorous, fictional beginning chapter book series introduces children to various sports and good sportsmanship. Includes a picture...
11) Baseball heroes
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Presents the inspiring stories of baseball players who overcame obstacles in the course of their careers due to race, religion, ethnicity, or gender, including Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenburg, Fernando Valenzuela, and Ila Borders.
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"At gymnastics practice, Omar tries hard and has fun, but some of his moves are still wobbly. He worries that his friends are better at cartwheels and handstands than he is. But then, Omar gets a surprise when he learns that he has something to teach them, too! In Omar Pratt, On the Mat, you'll be rooting for Omar as he learns about teamwork!"--provided by publisher.
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"In the story of Elliot Mack, Quarterback, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as they follow Elliot, the new quarterback for the Baytown Blobfish. As the only girl on the team, she must learn how to navigate the field while also being a confident team player. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension questions."-- Publisher website.
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In the story of Riley Fetter, Star Setter, young readers will enjoy a humorous story as Riley learns to work together after a new kid joins her volleyball team. Featuring full-color illustrations that support the text, this funny fiction series is great for young readers in grades K–2. Each book in this series introduces good sportsmanship and sport-specific vocabulary. Each title also includes back matter, a glossary, writing prompts, and comprehension...
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Many of the baseball greats overcame huge challenges to be sports heroes-here are five inspiring stories of men who did just that. Baseball is considered America's pastime, but not all players grew up living the American dream. Babe Ruth, Jim Peirsall, Torii Hunter, Ron LeFlore, and Joe Torre sure didn't. Poverty, abuse, and addiction are a few of the issues they had to deal with as kids, but they turned their lives around to play the game they loved....
20) Soldier Athletes
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Stories of bravery and self-sacrifice from well-known athletes who have served in the military.
-Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder, whose career was interrupted by service as a pilot during both World War II and Korea, where he saw combat and survived a crash landing.
-Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Drafted in 1968, nearly lost a foot on a land mine during Vietnam War.
-Carlos May, Chicago White Sox outfielder, an emerging star...
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