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(0)Ryan Nagelhout
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Before he was an NBA superstar, Kevin Durant was a kid who loved playing basketball. Durant grew up to be the second overall pick in the NBA Draft. After a season in which he won NBA Rookie of the Year, his team moved to Oklahoma City, where Durant led the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012. This book takes readers through Durants impressive career, including scoring titles, All-Star games, and winning the NBAs Most Valuable Player Award in 2014. Full-color...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Steven Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Taking the soccer pitch can be intimidating if you re not sure where to go. It's a big field and each position on the starting 11 has a big responsibility. Whether exploring all the ways a keeper makes saves or how the defense works in front of them, readers will love experiencing the game of soccer in this exciting title. Filled with golden goals and brilliant passes, readers take a deep dive into the beautiful game and learn important ways they...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Description
"Neil Armstrong, the first person to step on the moon, uttered the legendary statement: Thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. This thrilling book explains how a young boy from Ohio became arguably the most famous astronaut of all time."-- Amazon.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Michael Phelps, nicknamed the Flying Fish, is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals. He has broken several world records in swimming and is now known as the greatest swimmer of all time. Diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, Phelps has broken the mold by overcoming the stigma surrounding the disorder. Although he retired from swimming after the 2016 Summer Olympics, Phelps still serves as a role model and a source of inspiration...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Hockey is a fast and fun game that kids can learn quickly. The concept is simple: put the puck in the net. But beyond that is a world of strategy. When should a defender pinch to keep the puck in the zone? Where should a forward be when backchecking? This book explores those questions and explains what hockey players are doing on the ice, from the basics of each position to an advanced look at what makes great players stand out. With colorful photos...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Nine is the magic number in baseball. It s the number of innings in a standard game and the number of players each team fields when on defense. But every player on the field is different, and this book studies each unique position to explore those differences and the skills needed to play there. From turning double plays at shortstop to throwing off the pitcher s mound, each spot on the diamond has its quirks. Readers learn how catchers help pitchers...
8) Abby Wambach
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of the soccer star and Olympian covers her youth in Rochester, college career, and time playing for Team USA.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Press, an imprint of Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Explores the life and work of business magnate and inventor, Elon Musk, an influential figure in today's economy who aims to change the way we live via futuristic enterprises such as high-speed transportation, solar power, and a human colony on Mars. Includes timeline.
13) Astronauts
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An illustrated introduction to a career as an astronauts, with examples of activities outside the laboratory.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The game of football has many rules, and each position on the field is different. Whether lining up in the trenches to protect the quarterback or running the ball out of the backfield, the 11 players on each team each have special jobs to do. This book gives readers a look at each position on the gridiron, showing how cornerbacks and safeties cover wide receivers and how linebackers try to sack the quarterback. With a detailed look at each position,...
