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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book explores controversies in sports, including black boxer Jack Johnson, Jessie Owens in the 1936 Olympics, Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, #MeToo and the US gymnastics team, and much more"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The World Cup, international soccer's championship tournament, 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 most shocking goals to biggest events.
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press, A division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
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!
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bold illustrations and active dialogue bring American history to life in this epic graphic novel! The Boston Tea Party, by Matt Doeden, tells the story of a group of American Patriots who protested Great Britain's Tea Act. Going undercover during the night, the Patriots risked their lives to dump a shipment of British tea into Boston Harbor. With extensive back matter including a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further internet...
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, from the first intercollegiate basketball game in 1895 to the thrills and drama of the most recent Final Four competition.
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
c2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Doeden takes readers on a journey from the disorganized games of the early years to the most recent playoffs to determine the best college team in the nation. Along the way, discover some of the most incredible moments, games, blunders, and statistics in the history of college football championships"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In the early 1900s, professional baseball was mostly segregated. The Negro Leagues provided an alternative for African American players. Discover the history of African American baseball and the people who worked to end the sport's decades of segregation.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Soccer's best teams had superstar players, incredible goals, and epic victories. From Brazil's national team that featured the legendary Pele to the 2019 US Women's National Team, meet the greatest soccer teams of all time"--
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In 2019, the Tampa Bay Lightning tied the 1976-1977 Montreal Canadiens for most wins in a season. Which teams are the greatest of all time? Compare their stats and greatest moments and decide for yourself"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Joe Montana, Dick Butkus, Walter Payton, Dan Marino. These football legends rule the record books. But who will fans still be talking about years from now? Find out which of your favorite football players are legends in the making. Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.
17) Wayne Gretzky
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Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Think you know all there is to know about Wayne Gretzky? Well, did you know that: He started playing hockey professionally at age seventeen? He scored at least one goal in each of the first fifty-one games of the 1983–1984 hockey season? He holds the NHL record for most career regular-season assists, with 1,963?Canada native Wayne Gretzky grew up surrounded by hockey. He joined his first hockey team at age six and spent most of his childhood playing...
18) Sandy Koufax
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Sandy Koufax grew up in Brooklyn, New York, dreaming of playing basketball for the New York Knicks. He played baseball just for fun, but in college his pitching attracted the attention of scouts from across the country. Sandy joined his hometown team, the Brooklyn Dodgers, and followed them a few years later to Los Angeles. Along the way, he dazzled batters with his fastball and curveball. Read all about his struggles to overcome injuries and take...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From the Minnesota Lynx to the Phoenix Mercury, which women's basketball team is the greatest? Follow along in this fun and informational ranking to see which team is number one"--
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