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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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What if a boxer and a wrestler fought? Who would win? What if a fighter skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tangled with a foe trained in traditional judo? These were questions that fans of combat sports asked for years, but how to settle it? The answer: mixed martial arts. In this action-packed book, you'll meet the superstars and record holders of mixed martial arts, get behind-the-scenes details about some of its most dramatic moments, and find out...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Provides an introduction to the World Series, the professional baseball championship established early in the twentieth century, with information on its history, a championship overview, a timeline and a glossary.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes some of the amazing records set by athletes at the Olympic games, including the fastest one hundred-meter dash by Usain Bolt, Nadia Comneci's perfect score in gymnastics, and Michael Phelps's eighth gold medal win.
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Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Examines the mathematical aspects of baseball, explaining concepts related to geometry, physics, and statistics, and describing how players use math to help improve their game.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The National Football League (NFL) is the most popular sports league in the United States, and the Super Bowl is its grandest stage. The incredible runs, the gutsy defensive stands, and the game-winning touchdown throws are all here. Award-winning sports author Matt Doeden explores the history of the Super Bowl and covers the championship...
10) The NBA Finals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Bright lights shine on the court of Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals as LeBron James leads the Cavaliers against the Warriors. The game is neck-in-neck until, out of nowhere, James flies through the air to block a shot! The Cavaliers take home their first NBA Championship! In this book, readers will learn about the road to the finals and the championship's beginnings amidst action-packed photos.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Stanley Cup is a traveling trophy! It moves between the players of the winning team. The Cup has been on boats and planes, and has even been overseas to support the U.S. troops! The rules and history of the action-packed Stanley Cup Finals are explained in this engaging title.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Baseball has long been dubbed America's national pastime. When the top teams face off in the World Series each season, team legacies and fans' hearts are on the line. Author Matt Doeden covers the century-long history of the World Series, from its humble beginnings to becoming a worldwide sensation. Discover the drama behind the statistics and record books that keeps the crowd enthralled!
13) The Final Four
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The Tarheels are down by two against the Bulldogs with minutes left to go. After a series of strategic moves and a slam dunk, North Carolina becomes the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Champion for the sixth time! It's games like these that make the NCAA tournament and the Final Four round unforgettable. In this action-packed title, striving readers will learn about the rules and history of the tournament while taking in exciting facts and records.
14) The Super Bowl
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The first Super Bowl kicked off on January 15, 1967. The National Football League's Green Bay Packers defeated the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs 35–10. Today, 32 teams battle through regular season in hopes of a chance at the Vince Lombardi Trophy. This title will take reluctant readers down the road to the championship and through the history of the league.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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Nothing in wrestling can match the excitement of the main event. It's the match that everyone wants to see, the match that will have fans talking the next day. Author Patrick Jones takes readers deep inside the world of pro wrestling and shows how its stars-and the wild characters they portray-have turned pro wrestling into a billion-dollar industry. Take a seat and gear up for the greatest show in wrestling-the main event!
16) The World Series
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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The World Series has decided the champion of Major League Baseball since 1903! 30 teams swing it out each year for a chance to take home the Commissioner's Trophy and become the champion of America's favorite pastime. Students will read about big hits, repeat champions, and much more in this exciting title.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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The World Cup is international soccer's championship tournament, and it rules the global sports stage. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores the history of international soccer and covers the World Cup's greatest moments, from the Save of the Century to Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal to the United States Women's National Team's dominance. The most shocking goals, the greatest upsets, and the fun and fanfare of soccer's biggest event are all...
18) The World Cup
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Every four years, the World Cup brings nations across the globe together in a competition to determine the world's best in soccer! Cheering fans, bright colors, and the famous FIFA trophy help to make the World Cup one of the most popular sporting events in the world. Experience the makings of the World Cup, how teams reach the final championship, and fun facts about the event in this low-level title.
19) Total basketball
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This title explores everything a young reader would want to know about basketball, from high-flying dunkers to long-range sharpshooters. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
20) Total gymnastics
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title explores everything a young reader would want to know about gymnastics, from today's gold-medal heroes to all-time legends. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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