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Lineup for yesterday
By Ogden Nash, C. F. Payne. 2011
Collection of Ogden Nash's alphabetical poems of baseball legends, such as Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Includes player stats and…
biographical information. Originally published in 1949 in Sport magazine. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2011Chicharito: la historia de Javier Hernández
By Charles Samuel. 2012
Chronicles the rise of Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, international soccer superstar. Discusses his original dismissal for being too diminutive physically and…
covers his meteoric rise in the sport as a part of the Mexican national team in the 2010 World Cup and as a forward for Manchester United. Spanish language. 2012Stars in the shadows: the Negro league all-star game of 1934
By Charles R. Smith Jr., Frank Morrison. 2012
A story in rhyme recounts the second Negro League baseball all-star game in Chicago. Recaps each of the nine innings…
in which legendary players such as Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell, and Turkey Stearnes brought fans to their feet. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2012Able to play: overcoming physical challenges (Good sports)
By Glenn Stout. 2012
Profiles four professional baseball players: pitcher Mordecai Brown, who lost a finger in a farming accident; third baseman Ron Santo,…
who dealt with diabetes throughout his career; pitcher Jim Abbott, who was born without his right hand; and outfielder Curtis Pride, who was born deaf. For grades 3-6. 2012Hammerin' Hank Greenberg: baseball pioneer
By Shelley Sommer. 2011
Biography of Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Greenberg (1911-1986), who played for the Detroit Tigers in the 1930s and…
1940s. Discusses early twentieth-century immigrant life in New York City, where Greenberg grew up, and the widespread prejudice the Jewish athlete endured. For grades 4-7. 2011Wheels of change: how women rode the bicycle to freedom (with a few flat tires along the way) (Nat Geo - History (us) Ser.)
By Sue Macy, National Geographic Kids. 2011
Follows the development of women's bicycles in the 1880s and 1890s and explores the impact of the two-wheeler on everyday…
life during the beginning of women's liberation. Discusses celebrity cyclists, reaction to the new transportation mode, and fashion changes to accommodate riding. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2011The Daytona 500: the thrill and thunder of the great American race (Spectacular sport)
By Nancy Roe Pimm. 2011
Discusses stock-car racing's biggest event and the drivers and crew who make it happen. Covers the history the Daytona 500…
from beach to banked track, some famous drivers, and amazing crashes. Describes the stock cars' special features and race preparations. For grades 5-8. 2011Baseball heroes: good sports (Good sports)
By Glenn Stout. 2011
Biographical sketches of baseball pioneers who fought prejudice to play: Hank Greenberg, one of the first Jewish players; Jackie Robinson,…
the first African American in the major leagues; Fernando Valenzuela, a Latino pitcher from Mexico; and Ila Borders, the first woman on a men's college team. For grades 3-6. 2010NBA Playoffs, The: In Pursuit of Basketball Glory (Spectacular Sports)
By Matt Doeden. 2022
Which team won the first NBA championship? Why Michael Jordan felt awful during one of his greatest playoff performances? How…
the Golden State Warriors built a playoff dynasty? Read about the incredible playoff games that basketball fans will never forget. Clutch performances and shocking finishes have helped make the NBA playoffs 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.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 behind clutch performances and asks if some athletes are more clutch than others, or if being clutch is just one of the stories fans tell themselves about their favorite sports.Secretariat: The Making of a Champion
By William Nack. 2010
Account of Secretariat, the "horse of the century," who won the 1973 Triple Crown--the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the…
Belmont Stakes races. Describes the roles of owner Penny Chenery, trainer Lucien Laurin, jockey Ron Turcotte, and groom Eddie Sweat. Includes author's 2010 preface. Basis for motion picture. Bestseller. 1975Touchdown: the power and precision of football's perfect play (Spectacular Sports Ser.)
By Mark Stewart, Mike Kennedy. 2010
Two-hundred-year history of American football includes descriptions of ten unforgettable touchdowns, profiles of outstanding players from Jim Thorpe to LaDainian…
Tomlinson, accounts of costly bloopers and amazing feats, and touchdown records. For grades 4-7. 2010Goal!: The Fire and Fury of Soccer's Greatest Moment (Spectacular Sports Ser.)
By Mark Stewart, Mike Kennedy. 2010
Traces the evolution of soccer, describes ten thrilling goals, and profiles top players from Steve Bloomer to Mia Hamm and…
Lionel Messi. Includes anecdotes, weird facts, and World Cup scoring records. For grades 4-7. 2010Swish: the quest for basketball's perfect shot (Spectacular Sports Ser.)
By Mark Stewart, Mike Kennedy. 2009
Traces the history of basketball from the 1800s to modern days, profiles sensational scorers from Buddy Jeannette to Charlotte Smith…
and Michael Jordan, and describes amazing shots from three-pointers to slam dunks. Includes unusual facts and men's and women's professional records. For grades 4-7. 2009The six books in the Horsing Around series are presented together. Each details the equipment, breeds, techniques, and rules for…
competitions associated with a particular horse event. Each contains historical facts and information on famous horses and riders. For grades 3-6. 2010Food, farming, and hunting (American Indian Contributions to the World Ser.)
By Kay Marie Porterfield, Emory Dean Keoke. 2005
Explains geographic variations on hunting and fishing techniques and weapons; on gathering fruits and nuts; and on domesticating plants such…
as corn, chilies, potatoes, cotton, tobacco, peanuts, and tomatoes--crops now raised throughout the world. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2005Race with Me!
By Robert Budd, Andre De Grasse. 2021
A celebration of sport — and Andre De Grasse’s positive, winning attitudeEveryone gets nervous butterflies. I don’t let that feeling…
stop me.I love the feeling of being proud of myself. I can only feel it by trying my best.My butterflies just mean I am excited to run.Lace up your shoes and get ready for race day with Canada’s 2019 Athlete of the Year, Andre De Grasse!Find out what it was like for him as an underdog, and how he motivates himself to face every challenge, in this inspiring celebration of sport.Filled with full-colour photos and illustrations, this book covers themes of reflection, mindfulness and gratitude sure to motivate all kinds of readers.Baseball is
By Louise Borden, Raúl Colón. 2014
The ultimate celebration of an all-American sport, this picture book captures the joy and the history of baseball--and knocks it…
out of the park! Don't wait for Opening Day to start your baseball season! Crack open Baseball Is_ and revel in the fun of this all-American game! Perfect for the stats-counting superfan and the brand-new little leaguer, Baseball Is_ captures the spirit of this cherished pastime, honoring its legendary past, and eagerly anticipating the future of the sport that is "stitched into our history." 2014. For grades 2-4Antonio Brown (Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports))
By Jon M. Fishman. 2019
Antonio Brown is known as one of the best wide receivers in the National Football League (NFL). In 2014, he…
led all NFL players with 1,698 receiving yards, and in eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he has totaled almost 10,000 receiving yards. During his first season in 2010, Brown had to fight for his spot, but with hard work and determination he quickly proved his skills. By 2011 he made it to the Pro Bowl for the first time. Read about Brown's football career, his unique path to stardom, and how he keeps his mind and body healthy for every game. For junior and senior highAndrew McCutchen (Baseball's Greatest Stars)
By Matt Scheff. 2016