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Meet Baseball's Most Dominant Pitcher Growing up in Dallas, Texas,
Clayton Kershaw already had big-league dreams. From an early age,
the talented phenom received much praise for his commanding
pitching skills. By the time the hard-working athlete reached high
school, the legendary Los Angeles Dodgers had already set their
sights on signing him to a Major League Baseball contract A
children's biography, Clayton Kershaw: Pitching Ace narrates the
life story of one of baseball's most celebrated players. Includes
exciting photographs, career highlights and anecdotes from his
charity work and personal life.
"I play the 'What If?' Game all the time. It's a cruel, vicious
cycle." In the follow-up to Cutters Don't Cry, meet free spirit
Kaylee McMathews, the most popular girl in school. But when the
teenager suffers a devastating loss, her sunny personality turns
dark as she struggles with debilitating panic attacks and
unresolved anger. Can Kaylee repair her broken spirit or will she
forever remain a changed person?
The son of a former professional ball player, Mike Trout was
running around a baseball diamond at the age of two. From Little
League to high school, the amazing athlete constantly turned heads
during his playing days in New Jersey. He then took baseball by
storm in 2012 when he posted incredible stats during his first full
season in the big leagues with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. A
children's biography filled with over 25 thrilling photos, Mike
Trout: Baseball Sensation chronicles the New Jersey native's rise
from a toddler running the base paths to winning the 2012 American
League Rookie of the Year Award. Young readers will read about
Trout's childhood days when he played baseball in his family's
backyard, his high school basketball career and highlights from his
Major League Baseball years.
Jennie Finch fell in love with baseball as a four-year-old when her
mother took her to Dodger games. A year later, her parents signed
her up for softball lessons and the young girl was instantly
smitten. As a youngster, Jennie dominated travel softball and later
became a star player at La Mirada High School in Southern
California. During her time at University of Arizona, she set an
NCAA record with 60 consecutive wins. Blessed with remarkable
pitching ability, good looks and role-model sportsmanship, Jennie
became a breakout celebrity at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she
captured gold with Team USA. A children's biography, Jennie Finch:
Softball Superstar details the California native's journey as she
transitioned from a shy youngster playing in a t-ball league to
become softball's most famous face, a devoted mother of three and a
legend in women's sports.
The Fay sisters came to Forest Springs for one reason - me. Me -
the girl who never existed. Me - the invisible loner.
Twelve-year-old Emylee Markette has felt invisible her entire life.
Then one fateful afternoon, three beautiful sisters arrive in her
sleepy New England town and instantly become the most popular girls
at Forest Springs Middle School. To everyone's surprise, the Fay
sisters befriend Emylee and welcome her into their close-knit
circle. Before long, the shy loner finds herself running with the
cool crowd, joining the track team and even becoming friends with
her lifelong crush. Through it all, though, Emylee's weighed down
by nagging suspicions. Why were the Fay sisters so anxious to
befriend her? How do they know some of her inner thoughts? What do
they truly want from her? When Emylee eventually discovers that her
new friends are secretly fairies, she finds her life turned upside
down yet again and must make some life-changing decisions. Fair
Youth: Emylee of Forest Springs marks the first volume in an
exciting new book series.
Timmy Martin has always wanted a dog. Imagine his excitement when
his mom and dad agree to let him adopt a pet from the animal
shelter. Will Timmy find the perfect dog? And will his new pet know
how to play baseball? Timmy Adopts A Girl Dog is the second story
in the series about the world's most curious 4 1/2 year old.
Meet the five gymnasts who will represent the United States at the
2012 London Olympics. A children's biography, The Fab Five: Jordyn
Wieber, Gabby Douglas and the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team tells
each team member's life story as they rose from young gymnasts with
big dreams to become international superstars of their sport.
Discover the stories of Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas, McKayla
Maroney, Aly Raisman and Kyla Ross as they aim for gold in London
At just 14 years old, gymnast Gabby Douglas left behind her
close-knit family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to train under Liang
Chow, famed coach of Olympic legend Shawn Johnson. The move to Iowa
was not an easy decision for the focused teenager. For many months,
she suffered serious bouts of homesickness. Still, the girl with
the golden smile believed her sacrifice would someday lead her to
Olympic gold. A children's biography and Moonbeam Children's Book
Award Winner, Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph will grab
readers as they experience the thrilling path the popular gymnast
from the Fierce Five took on her way to becoming Olympic Champion
and America's Sweetheart.
Shawn Johnson, the young woman from Des Moines, Iowa, captivated
the world at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when she snagged a gold
medal on the balance beam. "Shawn Johnson: Gymnastics' Golden Girl"
chronicles the life and career of one of sport's most beloved
athletes.
Meet Princess Dessabelle, a spoiled, lonely princess with a quick
temper. When she meets a classmate, she orders him to be her friend
and soon learns the true value of friendship.
Meet figure skating's biggest star: Yuna Kim. The Korean
trailblazer produced two legendary performances at the 2010
Vancouver Olympic Games to win the gold medal in convincing
fashion. Yuna Kim: Ice Queen, the second book in the Skate Stars
series, uncovers the compelling story of how the beloved figure
skater overcame poor training conditions, various injuries and
numerous other obstacles to become world and Olympic champion.
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