Matt Christopher
1) Ice magic
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English
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The twins' toy hockey game seems to be magic as it plays games identical to the real ones before they even happen.
5) World Cup
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English
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Profiles every World Cup competition ever played while sharing related historical and cultural information, and also provides information on the Women's World Cup.
6) Face-off
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Although he loves the game, a young hockey player discovers he is handicapped while playing by his fear of the puck.
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"Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All except String Becker, that is. The first baseman and most popular member of the team yells at Chico, snubs him on and off the field and makes fun of Chico's love of diving and swimming. What will it take for Chico to prove himself to String?"--P. [4] of cover.
12) Body Check
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
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English
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Twelve-year-old Brent Mullen discovers that the new assistant hockey coach is teaching the defensemen on his team illegal moves to help them win at any cost.
13) Michael Jordan
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
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English
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Don't miss this action-packed and informative look at the life and achievements of a basketball legend!
Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and even his short stint in minor league baseball. Written in Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style and complete with incredible photos and Michael...
Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and even his short stint in minor league baseball. Written in Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style and complete with incredible photos and Michael...
16) Briana Scurry
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
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English
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On July 10, 1999, at the end of 90 minutes of regulation play plus two 15 minute overtime periods, Briana Scurry faced the greatest challenge of her soccer career. As goalkeeper for the U.S. Women's national team, she would be squaring off against China's best five penalty kickers in a shootout that would determine the winners of the 1999 Women's World Cup. The pressure was enormous — but Briana Scurry thrives on pressure, which is one reason she's...
17) All Keyed Up
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
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English
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Stookie Norris has asked Jerry Dinh to care for his gerbils whilst he's away on holiday. Jerry is so pleased as he has wanted to get to know Stookie better since they became neighbours. Then something terrible happens that threatens to ruin his hopes. Will Stookie ever forgive him?
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009
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English
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It's early summer, and things are really heating up between Garry Wallis, star of Lacrosse Face-Off, and his nemesis, Michael Donofrio. At the end of last season, Garry sabotaged Michael's chances of becoming the league's top scorer. Now Michael is taking his revenge. He's got plenty of opportunity, too, for the Rockets are taking part in a week-long lacrosse tournament held at an overnight camp. Garry tries to ignore Michael, but the bullying...
19) Jackie Robinson
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2009
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English
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The story of legendary Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball, is recounted in this title.
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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2009
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Dale Earnhardt, Sr. first broke onto the racing scene in 1979, when he was named Rookie of the Year. In the more than 20 years that followed, his daring driving style earned him several top honors, including his proudest moment, a victory at Daytona. On February 18th, 2001, Earnhardt had been racing in the Daytona 500, when in the final lap, he had a fatal crash. While other drivers have come and gone, the face of Dale Earnhardt, Sr., with his handlebar...