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Author
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses the position of defensive back and introduces some of football's best, including safety Emlen Tunnell of the New York Giants, Dick "Night Train" Lane of the Los Angeles Rams, Paul Krause of the Washington Redskins, and Darrell Green of the Washington Redskins.
4) Linebackers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses the position of linebacker and introduces some of football's best, including Lawrence Taylor of the New York Giants, Willie Lanier of the Kansas City Chiefs, DeMarcus Ware of the Dallas Cowboys, and A.J. Hawk of the Green Bay Packers.
5) Linemen
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses the position of football lineman and introduces some of the game's best, including Jim Parker of the Baltimore Colts, Forrest Gregg of the Green Bay Packers, Bruce Matthews of the Houston Oilers, and Jeff Saturday of the Indianapolis Colts.
6) Quarterbacks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses the position of quarterback and introduces some of football's best, including Eli Manning of the New York Giants, Len Dawson of the Kansas City Chiefs, Daryle Lamonica of the Oakland Raiders, Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts, and Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book discusses the position of running back and introduces some of football's best, including LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers, Willie Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Red Grange of the University of Illinois, and Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
There's a new team in town: the Shadows. And sport-mad Patty Mills has something to prove...Tyson is Patty's arch-rival. And when he gives Patty a hard time about his people, it really hurts. But it makes Patty more determined than ever. Playing for the Shadows, Patty and his friends have a chance to shine - and show that Indigenous kids can do anything. After a huge improvement, they make the grand final. And the result will come down to the final...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"A fantastic and fun basketball series by Australian Olympian and NBA star Patty Mills that will entertain young readers, inspire kids to achieve their goals through sport, and showcase Patty's pride in his Indigenous heritage."--Publisher's website
"Sport-mad Patty Mills is a star on the footy field, an ace at athletics, a ripper at rugby. So when he tries out for basketball, it should be a breeze..."--Back cover
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Baseball is famously known as America's pastime, and today more than 73 million fans attend Major League Baseball games to admire world-class players performing at their best. Little Leagues all across America groom boys to claim spots on MLB teams next to top players from the Dominican Republic, Japan, Venezuela, and Cuba. Softball, commonly known as baseball's sister sport, gained greater participation from young female athletes after the American...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
The world's most popular sport is known around the globe as the beautiful game. More than 250 million people around the world play soccer. At the very top of the sport, soccer's top stars earn tens of millions of dollars each year playing with the top club teams in Europe. Find out how stars like David Beckham, Thierry Henry, and Alex Morgan prepare for matches and get tips on training, nutrition and game tactics. Learn how to think about the game...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
The sport of volleyball is an American invention, created and designed by William Morgan in Massachusetts in 1895 as an indoor game. Volleyball thrived in the first half of the 20th century, spreading to gyms across the country, and eventually, across the world. By the end of the century, however, volleyball needed some new energy, and the sport reinvented itself on the sand. Beach volleyball has become the higher profile version of the sport, with...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Wrestling is the ultimate one-on-one competition. Strength is a huge component of the sport, but so are technique and anticipation. These are just some of the skills wrestlers work on to prepare for combat on the mat. Physical conditioning is also essential to a wrestler's preparation. Of particular importance in wrestling is nutrition. Wrestlers must monitor their eating carefully as they need to make weight before each meet. This is true in both...
Author
Series
Game day! (Patty Mills) volume 3
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Through lots of hard work, Patty's skills have improved out of sight. And he's invited to step it up in a big basketball tournament. Even though he'll miss out on time in his beloved Torres Strait, playing in a major competition in Sydney is an opportunity too exciting to pass up. Patty starts to think he might have a future in basketball. But an injury puts it all at risk. Could Patty's dream be over before it's begun?
Author
Series
Game day! (Patty Mills) volume 3
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"Patty's skills have improved and playing in a major tournament in Sydney is an opportunity too exciting to pass up. He might even have a future in basketball, but when an injury puts it all at risk, could his dream be over before it's begun?"--From the publisher's web site.