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This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in soccer history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Learn more about the biggest soccer even in the world, the World Cup. Chapters cover classic heroes like Péle and Ronaldo in the World Cup. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, the Portland Timbers. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Soccer has long been the most popular sport around the world. American interest in the game has never been higher. And Major League Soccer is the most successful US soccer league...
4) DC United
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This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, DC United. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Timeline of key events Soccer has long been the most popular...
5) FC Dallas
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This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, FC Dallas. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Timeline of key events Soccer has long been the most popular...
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This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Seattle Sounders FC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Timeline of key events Soccer has long been...
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Readers will learn about the history of the football program at Texas Christian University. The title features informative sidebars, a timeline, statistics, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in Massachusetts. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.
10) Austin
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EPIC Press
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[2017]
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It's always been Stevie McCrae's goal to play running back at University of Texas-Austin. But because of his size, Stevie never gets recognition from recruiters. Despite gaudy numbers and state rushing records, his only scholarship offers have come from out-of-state Division Two schools. But if Stevie can lead his team to a state title, his dream of attending the University of Texas might be within reach. Austin is from Texas Fridays, an EPIC Press...
12) Houston
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EPIC Press
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[2017]
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Darren Taylor is an all-state defensive end on one of the top teams in Houston. Only football promises to take him away from his gang-filled neighborhood in Houston's Third Ward. But during a preseason scrimmage, Darren tears up his right shoulder, taking him out for the season. The sudden uncertainty sends Darren into a spiral, leading to an addiction to pain pills that threatens to end his football career--and, maybe, his life.
13) El Paso
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EPIC Press
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[2017]
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Armando Salguera is a tight end at El Dorado High School and is aiming to make his NFL aspiration come true. But his dream is threatened when--after 15 years of silence--his estranged father, Oswaldo, sends word that he will be coming across the border, back into Armando's life. Could this mean that Armando's dreams of making the pros are over?
14) San Antonio
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EPIC Press
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[2017]
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James Baker has earned a starting wide receiver spot at Churchill High in San Antonio. During an early scrimmage, he takes a blow to the head. He doesn't want to lose his starting spot, so he keeps his concussion hidden from everyone in his life. James is determined to keep playing at all costs--but is being on the field ever more important than his health? San Antonio is from Texas Fridays, an EPIC Press series.