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Author
Publisher
12-Story Library, an imprint of Bookstaves and Press Room Editions
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The coolest game in the world, hockey is known for its speed, its legendary players, and its dedicated fans. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book covers the biggest stars of yesterday and today from the NHL as well as from men s and women s college powerhouses.
Author
Publisher
12 Story Library, an imprint of Bookstaves and Press Room Editions
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Track stars are known as the fastest humans on earth and the greatest athletes alive. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book celebrates the sport s most exciting names, events, and facts.
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Big windups. High-scoring games. Worldwide interest. There are many reasons to love softball-discover 12 of them! Topics include softball's unusual history, its equipment, rules, and records, the National Pro Fastpitch league, and star players, like Monica Abbott and Jennie Finch. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Challenging holds. Fast-paced matches. International popularity. There are many reasons to love wrestling-discover 12 of them! Topics include wrestling's ancient history, the popular styles, records, Olympic tournaments, and champion athletes like John Smith and Aleksandr Karelin. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Flips and turns. Twists and tucks. Strength and flexibility. Gymnastics is amazing to watch! Discover 12 reasons why this sport is an Olympic favorite. Topics include gymnastics' history, events, elite competitions, and top stars like Simone Biles and Kōhei Uchimura. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Strong competitors. Fierce matches. Famous movie stars. There are many reasons to love martial arts-discover 12 of them! Topics include history, different art forms- taekwondo, karate, judo, and jiu jitsu-training, elite competitions, and superstars like Bruce Lee, Michelle Yeoh, Conor McGregor, and Jackie Chan. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"High-tech gear. Exciting competitions. Indoor or outdoor slopes. There are many reasons to love skiing and snowboarding-discover 12 of them! Topics include history, equipment, elite competitions like the Olympics and ESPN's X Games, and famous athletes, such as Bode Miller and Shaun White. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information."--
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Amazing records. Millisecond victories. Fun for all ages. There are many reasons to love swimming-discover 12 of them! Topics include swimming's history, four different strokes, elite competitions like the Olympics, and famous athletes, such as Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
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