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1) Calico Joe
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English
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In this novel, the careers of a golden boy rookie hitter for the Cubs and a hard-hitting Mets pitcher take very different paths. The baseball is thrilling, but it is what happens off the field that makes this story a classic.
2) Jabari jumps
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Candlewick Press
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English
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"Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly...
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Field day is one week away, and everyone has to go. But you'd rather go home! Crazy coach Kong is making up all the events! You might leap over lions, hop over hippos, skip through snakes, and tiptoe around tigers! Will it be a field day of dreams or a field day of screams?
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Crossover (Kwame Alexander) volume 1
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English
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Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
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Winning season volume 5
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English
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When the Hornets lose their quarterback for the season and the replacement lacks the talent to take charge, the coach picks a solid receiver as emergency quarterback.
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English
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Baseball season has arrived and Mo Jackson is all set to play with his team, the Lions. But Mo always bats last, and he always plays right field-- and no balls ever come to right field. Mo wants to get a home run, but he keeps striking out. His team is losing! Will Mo ever get his chance to help the Lions win?
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Pub. Date
2008
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English
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Feeling guilty after accidentally breaking his friend's leg, Rocky Fletcher takes on extra duties at school, from selling chocolate bars and managing his injured friend's student council campaign to playing both offense and defense on the football team.
11) The final cut
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Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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After tryouts for the school basketball team, eighth graders Zeke, Eli, Ryan, and Miles find their friendship tested when two of them make the team and two of them do not. Includes facts about Michael Jordan and BIll Russell.
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Publisher
Cathy Susman
Pub. Date
2022
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English
Description
Are you ready to check the time on your watch? Guess what time it is? It's boy power hour! Join a cast of global, strong, and gutsy boys on a journey to become more empowered, not only in sports such as basketball, soccer, archery, hockey, or surfing ... but also in life, including friendships, family, and school. Just because you're shy, short, quiet, or different doesn't mean that you can't achieve your own unique dreams, whether you want...
Author
Publisher
Cathy Susman
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Are you ready to check the time on your watch? Guess what time it is? It's boy power hour! Join a cast of global, strong, and gutsy boys on a journey to become more empowered, not only in sports such as basketball, soccer, archery, hockey, or surfing ... but also in life, including friendships, family, and school. Just because you're shy, short, quiet, or different doesn't mean that you can't achieve your own unique dreams, whether you want...
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2010], c2008
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English
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While everyone in Fairyland is getting ready for the Fairy Olympics, Jack Frost's goblins steal the Sports Fairies' magic objects, and Rachel and Kristy must try to get back Samantha's magic goggles from the goblins.
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Cam Jansen mysteries. Super specials volume 2
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English
Description
Supersleuth Cam Jansen solves three mysteries during her class's Sports and Good Nutrition Day.
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Series
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Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"Five friends are ready for their school's Olympics field day. But not everyone wants to play fair someone is trying to ruin the events! Can the kids in the Most Valuable Player club solve the mystery, save the Olympics, and take home the gold? Includes sports facts"--