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Goodnight Hockey
(Paperback)
Michael Dahl; Illustrated by Christina E. Forshay
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Ross Burach expands his board book footprint and creates an upbeat
new addition to the evergreen toilet training canon. Get out of
diapers and into the game. This upbeat basketball-themed potty romp
is a slam dunk!My whole life, I've been stuck on the bench in
diapers. It's time for a change. No more diapers for me. I'm ready
for the big leagues!But toilet training can be hard, and sometimes
it's tough to make the shot. Fortunately, Coach and fans are there
to cheer... until at last... score! Ross's energetic illustrations
and clever, reassuring story will help kids gain confidence and
embrace their potential to become potty all-stars!
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Rivalidad Sobre el Hielo
(Spanish, Paperback)
Fernando Cano; Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Eduardo Garcia; Coloured by Benny Fuentes; Translated by Aparicio Publishing Aparicio Publishing LLC
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All you wanted to know about soccer and were afraid to ask
64 pages full of fascinating facts about soccer and its history.
From the earliest game played in China 2000 years ago to the
richest soccer player of today, from the origin of the word
"soccer" to the strangest injuries ever seen in a game, this book
rocks with loads of anecdotes and trivia that will make you the
best-informed soccer fan ever
Just in time for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, when the whole world
will be suffering from soccermania
64 paginas llenas de datos fascinantes sobre el futbol y su
historia. Desde el juego parecido al futbol que se jugaba en China
hace dos mil anos hasta el futbolista mejor pagado de la
actualidad, pasando por la edad de oro del futbol femenino, las
lesiones mas extranas jamas sufridas, el origen de la palabra
"soccer" y mucho mas.
Justo a tiempo para la Copa Mundial de Brasil, 2014, cuando el
mundo entero se contagia de futbolmania
An all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring
Nickelodeon's Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles--plus over
30 stickers! Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo love
battling bad guys . . . until an unstoppable force emerges from
deep beneath New York City. Have the Turtles finally met their
match? This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is perfect for
children ages 5 to 7 who like Nickelodeon's Rise of the Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in
easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are
ready to read on their own.
Owen Evans lights up the scoreboards. His brother, Russell, rocks
the school boards. These twin brothers couldn't be more different.
They've long kept the peace by going their separate ways, but all
that is about to change. The new basketball coach recruits Russell
for the seventh grade team and a jealous Owen has to fight to stay
in the game. When someone tries to steal Russell's spot as captain
of the mathlete team, will the two be able to put aside their
differences in order to save his position? Or will they be
sidelined?Perfect for fans of Matt Christopher and Andrew Clements
alike, this is a lighthearted and hilarious look at what happens
when brains meets brawn meets basketball.
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Blizzard
(Hardcover)
John Rocco
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Blizzard is based on John Rocco's childhood experience during the
now infamous Blizzard of 1978, which brought fifty-three inches of
snow to his town in Rhode Island. Told with a brief text and
dynamic illustrations, the bookopens with a boy's excitement upon
seeing the first snowflake fall outside his classroom window. It
ends with the neighborhood's immense relief upon seeing the first
snowplow break through on their street. In between the boy watches
his familiar landscape transform into something alien, and readers
watch him transform into a hero who puts the needs of others first.
John uses an increasing amount of white space in his playful
images, which include a gatefold spread of the boy's expedition to
the store. This book about the wonder of a winter storm is as
delicious as a mug of hot cocoa by the fire on a snowy day.
Praise for Super Hair-o and the Barber of Doom
With a light, humorous touch, Rocco reveals that sometimes the
Kryptonite is all in your head.
--Publishers Weekly
Bold, colorful pen-and-ink illustrations burst with power from each
spread in comic-book style. This story will make a feel-good
impression on budding comic book/superhero fans.
--School Library Journal
Praise for Blackout
The plot line, conveyed with just a few sentences, is simple
enough, but the dramatic illustrations illuminate the story...Not
all young readers will have experienced a blackout, but this
engaging snapshot could easily have them wishing for one.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The colorful pictures work beautifully with the book's design.
Rocco uses comic-strip panels and a brief text to convey the
atmosphere of a lively and almost magical urban landscape. Great
bedtime reading for a soft summer night.
--School Library Journal (starred review)
2012 Caldecott Honor BookNew York Times Notable BookWall Street
Journal Best Book of the YearPublisher's Weekly Best Book of the
YearSchool Library Journal Best Book of the YearKirkus Reviews Best
Book of the Year
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Praise for Fu Finds the Way
Rocco's story flows smoothly and his illustrations are rich and
appealing...
--Kirkus Reviews
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Samira Surfs
(Paperback)
Rukhsanna Guidroz; Illustrated by Fahmida Azim
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My Year In The Middle
(Paperback)
Lila Quintero Weaver; Illustrated by Lila Quintero Weaver
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Sixth-grader Lu Olivera just wants to keep her head down and get along with everyone in her class. The trouble is, Lu's old friends have been changing lately -- acting boy crazy and making snide remarks about Lu's newfound talent for running track. Lu's secret hope for a new friend is fellow runner Belinda Gresham. But in 1970 in Red Grove, Alabama, blacks and whites don't mix. As segregationist ex-governor George Wallace ramps up his campaign against the current governor, Albert Brewer, growing tensions in the state -- and in the classroom -- mean that Lu can't stay neutral about the racial divide at school. Will she find the gumption to stand up for what's right and to choose friends who do the same?
Josh Cameron is MVP of the championship Boston Celtics and a media
darling with a spotless reputation. He has it all . . . including a
daughter he never knew. When twelve-year-old Molly Parker arrives
in his life, claiming to be his daughter, she catches him off
guard. Molly says her mom, Jen, revealed his identity before losing
her battle with cancer. Josh isnat so sure about this girlashe must
be trying to scam him for his money. Still, thereas something about
Molly that reminds him so much of Jen. But as Molly gets to know
the real Josh, the one the camera never sees, she starts to
understand why her mother never wanted her to know her dad. Josh
has room in his heart for only two things: basketball and himself.
Does Molly really want this man for a father? Together, these two
strangers learn that sometimes, for things to end up the way you
want them to, you have to fire up a prayer at the buzzer and hope
it goes in.
Zackie en Vincent sien baie uit na die rugbytoer. Selfs al speel hulle nie vir die A-span nie. En selfs al dra hulle span se afrigter lipstiffie! Maar dan word die rugbytoer afgestel, en almal dink dis Zackie se skuld ...
Get to know Walton's star athletes with this boxed collection that features the first four books of the New York Times bestselling series by sports-writing legend Mike Lupica.
Best friends Jack, Teddy, Gus, and Cassie may be star athletes on the field, but they're still trying to figure out who they are off it. Despite their love of different sports, they must find in themselves the same courage and passion to become not only the best players they can be, but the best people, too.
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Hug a Tree, Snoopy!
(Paperback)
Charles M Schulz; Adapted by Tina Gallo; Illustrated by Robert Pope
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Brock is on the run again in New York Times bestselling author Tim
Green's companion book to New Kid. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica
or Dan Gutman's Baseball Card Adventure series.With his strong left
arm, Brock knows he can be a great quarterback, and with the help
of his new friend, Mak, he has a plan to make the first team. But
the coaches have plans of their own, especially for the kids from
the wrong side of the tracks, which is exactly where Brock now
lives.As Brock is trying to fit in, his father's past is catching
up to him--and one chance meeting causes everything to come
crashing down. Will Brock finally be able to navigate his new life,
or will his past force him back on the run?
It's summertime in Sunnyview and Captain Awesome is headed to the
pool in this all-new Captain Awesome adventure
It's summertime in Sunnyview and Eugene McGillicudy is off to the
pool for swimming lessons. It doesn't take long for Eugene's
superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, to find a list of reasons why
he must defend his swimming class from a cast of comical "bad
guys." MI TEE While Captain Awesome is busy saving the Sunnyview
pool along with Nacho Cheese Man and sidekick Turbo, will he find
time to tackle a dive into the deep end before summer ends?
With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page,
the Captain Awesome chapter books are perfect for beginning
readers.
After a big growth spurt, dancer Mercy Smyth feels completely out
of step. Her new height has thrown off her balance. Now dance moves
that used to be easy are challenging and gymnastics skills that
were always tricky are nearly impossible. It's going to take a lot
of extra work and money that Mercy doesn't have to bring her skills
back to competition level. Will Mercy ever feel graceful again?
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Jugada Doble
(Spanish, Paperback)
Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Jesus Aburto; Cover design or artwork by Fernando Cano; Translated by Aparicio Publishing Aparicio Publishing LLC
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Go behind the scenes of world's biggest and most exhilarating
action sports showcase - Nitro Circus. Born in a garage in Utah
with just a video camera and some extraordinary, dare-devil stunts,
Nitro Circus has exploded to become the world's biggest producer of
action sports entertainment, including television shows and
show-stopping, adrenaline-charged live events. Nitro Circus's crew
of top action-sports athletes attempt the best and boldest tricks
in motocross, BMX, scooter, skating and dirt biking, including
record-breaking feats and, often, epic spills - there are no
limits! From biographies of top athletes and tales of the most
astonishing sporting skills, to the story of how it all started,
this is the tell-all, must-have guide for every action sports fan.
With stunning photography and behind-the-scenes guides, you will
find tips and tricks straight from the legends themselves,
including founder and action sports legend Travis Pastrana. So sit
back and immerse yourself in the world's most exhilarating,
extreme, show-stopping sports!
A fiercely told survivorship novel about one girl's determination to push her body to win gold at the Olympics, and the power of uniting as women to speak out.
The only thing seventeen-year-old Audrey Lee dreams about is swinging her way to Olympic glory. Nothing is going to stop her, not even the agony in her back. Every spasm and ache will be worth it once she has that gold medal around her neck.
But none of her training prepares her for her coach being led away in handcuffs, accused by a fellow gymnast of the unthinkable. No one knows what, or who to believe and Audrey's teammates go into meltdown.
As the Olympic torch closes in, Audrey has no idea who to trust, let alone what life holds after her final dismount. The only thing she can do is hope that in the end, belief in herself and what's left of her team, will be enough for gold.
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