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Scholastic year in sports 2020
By James Buckley, James Buckley Jr.. 2019
Presents the most interesting, monumental, and strange sports stories of the past year, including championship statistics in baseball, football, basketball,…
hockey, golf, and tennis. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2019Serena Williams: Legends in Sports
By Matt Christopher, Stephanie True Peters. 2017
Notable sports writer chronicles the life, career, and many achievements of professional tennis player Serena Williams. Ranking No. 1 in…
singles on several occasions and a four-time Olympic gold medalist, Serena Williams continues to challenge herself by breaking new records. For grades 3-6. 2017Let 'er buck!: George Fletcher, the people's champion
By Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Gordon C. James. 2019
Explores the legacy of black cowboy George Fletcher, who bonded with horses at an early age. When he unfairly lost…
the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up to a white man, the outraged audience declared Fletcher as People's Champion and honor him to this day. For grades 3-6. 2019I got this: to gold and beyond
By Laurie Hernandez. 2017
Gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars winner Laurie Hernandez shares her story, from growing up in New Jersey…
with a loving family to the career-threatening injury that led to rigorous physical therapy and training that enabled her to reach her dreams. For grades 4-7. 2017The great American foot race: ballyhoo for the Bunion Derby!
By Andrew Speno. 2017
Recounts the historic event, the First Annual International Transcontinental Foot Race, which came to be known as the Bunion Derby.…
Nearly two hundred men registered for the 3,400-mile race from Los Angeles to New York City and faced all manner of obstacles to make the cross-country journey in 1928. For grades 6-9. 2017Strong inside: the true story of how Perry Wallace broke college basketball's color line
By Andrew Maraniss. 2017
Adaptation for a younger audience of a biography of Perry Wallace (born 1948), the first African American offered a sports…
scholarship in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) of the NCAA. Discusses the challenges he faced on campus during the civil rights movement. For grades 6-9. 2017Rising above: how 11 athletes overcame challenges in their youth to become stars
By Gregory Zuckerman, Elijah Zuckerman, Gabriel Zuckerman. 2016
Profiles eleven athletes, using personal accounts to highlight the struggles they faced before becoming role models later in life. For…
example, NBA star Caron Butler broke out of the cycle of drugs and crime because of his determination to live a productive life. For grades 5-8. 2016The legendary world of sports: box set / Books 1-6 (The Legendary World of Sports Ser. #6)
By Abdo Publishing. 2016
Six books explore sports history: The Biggest Upsets of All Time, The Greatest Coaches of All Time, The Most Amazing…
Sports Moments of All Time, The Most Dominant Dynasties of All Time, The Most Notorious Curses of All Time, and The Oddest Superstitions of All Time. For grades 4-7. 2016The Borden murders: Lizzie Borden & the trial of the century
By Sarah Elizabeth Miller. 2016
Recounts the events and the trial of Lizzie Borden (1860-1927), after she was accused of brutally murdering her father and…
stepmother with an axe in Massachusetts in 1892. Some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2016Game changer: John McLendon and the secret game (Carolrhoda Picture Books)
By John Coy, Randy DuBurke. 2015
Recounts the secret 1944 basketball game between the North Carolina College of Negroes team, the Eagles, and the Duke University…
Medical School team. Prohibited to play each other because of segregation, Duke was finally introduced to the fast-break playing style led by Eagles' Coach McLendon--revolutionizing the game. For grades K-3. 2015The boy who became Buffalo Bill: growing up Billy Cody in Bleeding Kansas
By Andrea Warren. 2015
An exploration of the adventurous life of William Frederick Cody (1846-1917), who became the legendary Wild West entertainer. Discusses family…
tragedies, a move to Kansas, riding for the Pony Express, military service, and his popular touring show "Buffalo Bill's Wild West."Some violence. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2015Racial profiling and discrimination: your legal rights (Know Your Rights)
By Corinne Grinapol. 2016
Guide to how to protect and fight for your human rights in a broken criminal-justice system. Provides examples and statistics…
on students who have been unjustly stopped by police and expelled from schools because of racial profiling and discrimination. For junior and senior high readers. 201510 ships that rocked the world (World of tens)
By Kim Rosen, Gillian Richardson. 2015
Profiles ten ships that influenced human history. Explores maritime adventures from the voyages led by Commander Zheng He's Chinese treasure…
ships in the fifteenth century to the twenty-first-century Somali pirate hijacking of the Saudi Arabian supertanker Sirius Star. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2015Short biography of Pedro Martínez, the baseball pitcher who helped get the Boston Red Sox to a World Series championship.…
Named to the All-Star team eight times, Pedro grew up in Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic and played with his talented older brother, Ramón. For grades 2-4. 2015Yoga for your mind and body: a teenage practice for a healthy, balanced life (Switch. Yoga for you)
By Rebecca Rissman. 2015
Teen guide that presents yoga techniques and poses to promote brain power, stress relief, strength, and fitness. Also discusses incorporating…
different props to assist in asana and the practice of meditation. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2015Pinstripe pride: the inside story of the New York Yankees
By Marty Appel, Martin Appel. 2015
NFL's greatest teams: books 9-16 (NFL's Greatest Teams Set 2)
By Marcia Zappa. 2015
Collection of eight books highlighting the history of the National Football League, the legendary teams, and their star players. The…
second part of this series includes Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, and Washington Redskins. For grades 3-6. 2015The NFL's greatest teams: books 1-8 (NFL's Greatest Teams Ser. #8)
By Marcia Zappa, ABDO Publishing Company Staff. 2015
Collection of eight books highlighting the history of the National Football League, the legendary teams, and their star players. The…
first part of this series includes Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers. For grades 3-6. 2014Through my eyes: a quarterback's journey
By Nathan Whitaker, Tim Tebow. 2011
Autobiography of former University of Florida quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy as a sophomore in 2007. Highlights his Christian…
upbringing and homeschooling experience, efforts to deal with dyslexia, record-setting college career, and first pro season with Denver in 2010. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2011Race 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.