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The big red horse: the story of Secretariat and the loyal groom who loved him
By Lawrence Scanlan. 2007
On March 30, 1970, a wobbly foal named Secretariat was born on a farm in Virginia - but he was…
no ordinary horse. He was bigger and more muscled than racehorses his age, and after a slow start and lots of training, he went on to compete for the biggest prize in racing - the Triple Crown. This is also the story of the one person who helped Secretariat the most - feeding him grain, bathing him, and chatting with him at dawn each day - his groom, Edward "Shorty" Sweat. Grades 5-8. 2007.Sports hall of fame, weird
By Kevin Sylvester. 2005
Take a walk on the weird side! Odd, weird and just plain gross moments in sports await you, including yucky…
bathroom incidents, cursed teams, and spectacular losers. Find out why some hockey fans throw an octopus on the ice, how a dead guy got drafted, and how the hand of God may have decided a soccer game. Grades 4-7. 2005.Circus
By Linda Granfield. 1997
LGBTQ+ athletes claim the field: striving for equality
By Kirstin Cronn-Mills, Alex Jackson Nelson. 2017
Profiles of LGBTQ+ professional athletes, with personal accounts of publicly coming out as homosexual or transgender. Examines the social and…
institutional challenges that exist for the LGBTQ+ community in sports. Also includes a timeline of milestones, glossary, and resources. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2017Kid owner
By Tim Green. 2015
When twelve-year-old Ryan Zinna learns that his estranged father left him the Dallas Cowboys, he is not prepared to deal…
with the newfound fame and how it changes him. Then again, his angry stepmother doesn't plan to let him own the team for long. For grades 5-8. 2015Brothers at bat: the true story of an amazing all-brother baseball team
By Steven Salerno, Audrey Vernick. 2012
Recounts the 1938 formation of a semi-pro baseball team by the twelve Acerra boys in their New Jersey hometown. Describes…
the team's disbanding when six brothers went off to fight in World War II, and its revival after their return. For grades K-3The 25 greatest baseball players of all time
By Len Berman. 2010
Panel of experts pick their favorite baseball stars. Discusses the players' statistics, best games, and personalities on and off the…
field. Includes early greats like Cy Young and Ty Cobb and later ones like Mike Schmidt and Alex Rodriguez. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2010Boy Scout handbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2009
This official guide to Scouting explains the history, ideals, and organization of the Boy Scouts of America. Explores leadership, fitness,…
first aid, campcraft, and other elements of the Scouting program. Provides guidance for advancing in the ranks from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2009Fun for the family
By Boy Scouts of America. 2008
Cub Scouting program that explores activities to shape family identity, develop personal skills, build teamwork at home, connect with the…
community, and face household challenges. Includes requirements to earn the Fun for the Family award. For grades 2-4 and older readers.Cub Scout Tiger Cub handbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2001
This 2008 reprint explains the requirements for earning the Tiger Cub badge for first-grade or seven-year-old boys. Details each of…
the five achievements, including family and den activities. Reviews the initial Bobcat badge requirements. Provides an introductory guide for scouts' adult partners. For grades K-3. 2001We are the ship: the story of Negro League baseball (Journeys 2014)
By Kadir Nelson. 2008
Presents the history of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its decline after Jackie Robinson moved…
to the major leagues in 1947 and broke the racial barrier. Discusses gifted athletes, discrimination, and the players' passion for the sport. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 2008The dangerous book for boys
By Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden. 2007
Descriptions of games and outdoor activities alternate with historical facts and stories of courage. Includes instructions for tying five basic…
knots, building a go-cart, playing chess, and making crystals. Discusses famous battles and profiles explorers. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2007Wolf handbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2003
This 2009 reprint explains the requirements for earning the Wolf badge for second-grade or eight-year-old boys. Details each of the…
twelve achievements or "tracks" of the Wolf trail, including identifying and using tools and cooking and eating. Reviews the initial Bobcat badge requirements. Provides a parent guide. For grades K-3. 2003Cub Scout bear handbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2003
This 2008 reprint explains the requirements for earning the Bear badge for third-grade or nine-year-old boys. Details each of the…
twenty-four choices available within the twelve achievements, including opening a savings account and building a toolbox. Reviews the initial Bobcat badge requirements. Provides a parent guide. For grades 2-4. 2003Webelos handbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2003
This 2008 reprint explains the requirements for earning badges during the last phase of Cub Scouting. Details each of the…
achievements in the categories of physical and mental skills, community, technology, and outdoor activities. Covers rank advancement and special award prerequisites. For grades 3-6. 2003Long ball: the legend and lore of the home run (Spectacular Sports Ser.)
By Mark Stewart, Mike Kennedy. 2006
Examines the history of the home run, profiles baseball players from Babe Ruth to Barry Bonds who have made it…
their specialty, and recaps records set in hitting the long ball. Includes a brief discussion of steroid use. For grades 4-7. 2006Fieldbook
By Boy Scouts of America. 2004
The fourth edition of this Boy Scout manual for outdoor travel, adventure, and caring for the land. Offers tips on…
trek preparation and environmental stewardship. Provides information on backpacking, camping, caving, cross-country skiing, kayaking, rafting, mountain travel, and other activities. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2004On the field with-- Mia Hamm: On the Field with...
By Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout, The #1 Sports Writer for Kids. 1998
Biography of one of the top female soccer players in the United States. Describes how Mia Hamm helped her team…
win a gold medal in the 1996 Olympics and a victory in the 1999 World Cup championship. Includes a chronology of Hamm's career highlights. For grades 4-7. 1998Baseball's boneheads, bad boys & just plain crazy guys (Single Titles Ser.)
By George Sullivan. 2003
On the mound with-- Curt Schilling (Matt Christopher)
By Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout. 2004
Biography of Curt Schilling, the star pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Details his career from school days and the minor…
leagues to a series of teams in the majors, where he learned to work hard to perfect his game. For grades 4-7. 2004