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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Going to a basketball game? Give Elena Delle Donne a few extra seconds to say a few words before her free throw. And watch out for toilet paper at John Brown University's first home game. But first, take time out to learn the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in basketball. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the court and in the stands.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Going to a football game? Wish the players on the latest Madden NFL game cover a little extra luck. And see if you can spot the 12th Man at a Texas A&M game-they should be easy to find. But first, gear up to discover the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in football. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the field and in the stands.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Going to a hockey game? Don't leave before the handshake line. And if you're in Detroit, be sure to buy an octopus before the game. But first, hit the ice to discover the ins and outs of good sportsmanship, good fun, and good luck in hockey. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the ice and in the stands.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Going to a baseball game? Don't expect the teams to care about a rookie's first home run. But do watch for Bryce Harper's bat tapping ritual each time he's up for bat. But first, slide into the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in baseball. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the field and in the stands.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Why is Green Bay, Wisconsin, nicknamed "Titletown?" Does "icing" the kicker of an opposing team actually work? Do sewer systems in some cities really get flooded during halftime on Super Bowl Sunday? Dig in to get the real stories behind these and other great football myths and legends!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did a major-league pitcher really hit a bird with a fastball in the middle of a game? What did a goat have to do with the Chicago Cubs not winning a championship for more than 70 years? Did Babe Ruth really point toward center field just before hitting a big home run in the 1932 World Series? Prepare to uncover the real stories behind these and other great baseball myths and legends!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Today's football superstars know it takes talent, skill, courage, and perseverance to make them great on the gridiron. This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart- on and off the field.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
There's more to being a great athlete than just winning the game. Today's baseball superstars know it takes talent, skill, and respect to make them great at the plate. This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart- on and off the baseball diamond.
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