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Welton Blake has done it - he's asked out Carmella McKenzie, the
best looking girl in school and she's only gone and said yes! But
just as he thinks his luck, and life, is starting to change,
Welton's phone breaks kickstarting a series of unfortunate,
humiliating, and sometimes disgusting events. Life for Welton is
about to go very, very wrong ...
From New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Award recipient
Steve Sheinkin, Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across
America is the gripping true story of the fearless women pilots who
aimed for the skies--and beyond. Featuring illustrations by Bijou
Karman. Just nine years after American women finally got the right
to vote, a group of trailblazers soared to new heights in the 1929
Air Derby, the first women's air race across the U.S. Follow the
incredible lives of legend Amelia Earhart, who has captivated
generations; Marvel Crosson, who built a plane before she even
learned how to fly; Louise Thaden, who shattered jaw-dropping
altitude records; and Elinor Smith, who at age seventeen made
headlines when she flew under the Brooklyn Bridge. These
awe-inspiring stories culminate in a suspenseful, nail-biting race
across the country that brings to life the glory and grit of the
dangerous and thrilling early days of flying. From Steve Sheinkin,
the master of nonfiction for young readers who expertly unraveled
the infamous story of whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg and the
impeachment of Richard Nixon, comes the untold story of fearless
women who dared to fly. This title has common core connections. A
2020 ALSC Notable Children's Book Also by Steve Sheinkin: Bomb: The
Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon The
Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism &
Treachery Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of
the Vietnam War The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the
Fight for Civil Rights Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle
Indian School Football Team Which Way to the Wild West?: Everything
Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About Westward Expansion King
George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't
Tell You About the American Revolution Two Miserable Presidents:
Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the Civil War
"Considered the bible of scouting techniques" according to the Los
Angeles Times, Football Scouting Methods explains the basic
scouting strategies and insights of author Steve Belichick. He was
widely viewed as the ablest football scout of his time and coached
at the U.S. Naval Academy for 33 years; his son is New England
Patriots coach Bill Belichick, a three-time Super Bowl winner. When
Steve Belichick died in November 2005, the New York Times headline
described him as "Coach Who Wrote the Book on Scouting," and cited
Houston Texans General Manager Charley Casserly calling Football
Scouting Methods "the best book on scouting he had ever read." The
book explains how to scout opponents, recognize defenses, analyze
offenses, discover "tip-offs," compose a useful report, self-scout,
and conduct post game analysis.
Introduces readers to the life and career of hockey star Sidney
Crosby. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a
map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for
young sports fans.
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Michael Jordan
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Lo Harris
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ADVENTURE SPORTS An exhilarating dive into some of the world's most
extreme sports. Combining stunning photography with clear, simple
text, this series will keep you turning the pages. HANG GLIDING
& PARAGLIDING Have you ever wanted to float through the air
like a bird? Well, hang gliding and paragliding are about the
closest you can get to that feeling! Discover... * The basics of
gliding, from launch to landing. * Gliding legends, pushing limits
and breaking records * Historic flying machines that shaped the
future of the sport. ...and much more.
Girls have always enjoyed playing sports. But before Title IX, they
did not always get the chance to play on school sports teams.
Passed in 1972, the new law required that schools provide girls
with equal opportunities to play sports. This nonfiction book
explores the history and impact of Title IX, and engages students
in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and
literacy skills. Important text features include a glossary, index,
and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity
direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order
thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional
reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns
with national and state standards and will keep students engaged in
reading.
For the first time ever Fergus is cycling without Daisy by his side . . can they still be best friends?
Daisy came fifth in the tryouts, so she's the squad's first reserve, and despite training and hanging out as usual, Fergus can sense his best friend isn't herself. There's another mystery too - a rival newspaper keep getting exclusive cycling scoops, and unless the culprit selling secrets can be unmasked, Jambo's job is under threat and the wedding to Fergus's mum might have to be postponed. So who is the snitch?
Out of ideas, Fergus heads to Nevermore to consult his dad - only to find that Princess Lily is also in a spot of bother with some dragons . . .
A heartwarming tale about the power of true friendship and sticking together when times are tough - with added magic and mayhem!
Take a bat, a ball, a mitt, and a warm summer day. Put them all
together and you've got the great game of baseball! From the basic
rules of baseball to All-Star Games, the first World Series, and
the Hall of Fame, readers learn all about America's national
pastime in this nonfiction title that features plenty of colorful
images, timelines, charts, and informational text.
This is a bold, bright and educational bilingual board book that
introduces children to the concept of sports in two languages.
Learn all about the exciting acrobatic sport of gymnastics in this
new Level 2 Reader from National Geographic Kids. From somersaults
and backflips on the floor to aerial moves, mounts, and dismounts
on bars and beams, kids will learn all about gymnastics history,
events, and competitions. Kids will also love reading about how
athletes train, how events are judged and scored, and different
levels of competitions and awards. Level 2 text provides accessible
yet wide-ranging information for independent readers. The
expert-vetted text, along with brilliant photos and a fun approach
to reading, have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents,
and educators.
MLB Baseball Colors is the ultimate baseball colors book for every
young fan of Major League Baseball. The book showcases all the
great traditions, players and teams through a rainbow of colors.
From the red of a Cardinals cap, orange of the Marlins uniform and
green of the Phillies mascot to the silver of the World Series
Trophy, you'll learn all the colors with great baseball symbols
And the bright, colorful design is a home run. It's not your
average book of colors it's a visually stunning rainbow of
excitement. A sure hit for every young baseball fan. Officially
licensed by Major League Baseball.
Build your tennis skills with Sports Academy: Tennis Looking to
take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and
healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important
tennis skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations
showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from serving
to scoring. The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and
major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step
illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a
sporting children aged 9+.
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Incredible Rugby
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Clive Gifford; Illustrated by Lu Andrade
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Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be
amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the
world of rugby. The book’s content spans the globe and includes
unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and
para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic
players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most
mind-boggling moments. Also in the series: Incredible Cricket
Stories Incredible Football Stories Incredible Rugby Stories
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