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Resurrection: The Miracle Season That Saved Notre Dame - Paperback

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by Jim Dent (Author)Jim Dent, author of the New York Times bestselling The Junction Boys returns with Resurrection, about the remarkable and inspiring story of one of the biggest comebacks in college football history.In the 1960's, Notre Dame's football program was in shambles. Little did anyone know, help was on its way in the form of Ara Parseghian, a controversial choice for head coach--the first one outside of the Notre Dame "family." It was now his responsibility to rebuild the once-prou...

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by John Coy (Author)Here is a story about how life, like sports, can be unpredictable, frustrating, and exhilarating. Eyes on the Goal by John Coy is part of the 4 for 4 series, an action-packed middle grade series for young readers about four boys from diverse backgrounds who deal with family, friendship, and school situations. Just before they're due to start middle school, Diego, Gig, Jackson, and Isaac, four sports-loving friends, all attend the same weeklong soccer camp. Diego is an expe...

North by Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters - Paperback

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by Captain Sig Hansen (Author)New York Times bestseller A chronicle that reads like a collection of your crazy buddy's bar stories about his crazier old man. -Outside Magazine The action of the hit Discovery Channel series DEADLIEST CATCH combines with the personal saga of a Norwegian family in this memoir adventure tale of commercial fishermen on the Bering Sea In the tradition of Sebastian Junger and Linda Greenlaw comes Captain Sig Hansen's rags-to-riches epic of his immigrant family's str...

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by Kimberly Willis Holt (Author)In Kimberly Willis Holt's Piper Reed, Campfire Girl, the Reed family is going camping on Halloween, and Piper is determined to make it a holiday to remember. Piper and her family are going camping--nothing could be better. But when Piper finds out that the camping trip falls on Halloween, nothing could be worse! Still, catching fish, roasting marshmallows, and sleeping in a trailer are right up Piper's alley, even if getting poison ivy is not. Get ready for ano...

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by John Feinstein (Author)From the author of Raise a Fist, Take a Knee and A Good Walk Spoiled, this "must-read" national bestseller takes you inside the dramatic world of the highest-pressure golf tournament in the world (Tampa Tribune). It is the tournament that separates champions from mortals. It is the starting point for the careers of future legends and can be the final stop on the down escalator for fading stars. The annual PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament is one of the most grueling co...

On the Court With...Lebron James - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Stephanie Peters (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Get on the court with basketball superstar LeBron James in this in-depth, updated biography LeBron James was a sensation in his early days playing ball in Akron, Ohio, and he continued to amaze as a high school phenomenon. Now an international icon and the heart of his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, he is widely known as one of the greatest basketball players ever to step onto the court. Discover LeBron James's incred...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Stephanie Peters (Text by (Art/Photo Books))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 ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Stephanie Peters (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Rocky Fletcher is being stretched to his limit. Until recently, he'd only played wide receiver for the Pythons. Now his coaches want him to learn the safety position, too-a position that opened up when Bobby, Rocky's best friend, broke his leg. Even though he believes he is to blame for Bobby's injury, Rocky eagerly takes on the challenge of becoming a two-way player. After all, the only other player available is Jared,...

The House That Ruth Built: A New Stadium, the First Yankees Championship, and the Redemption of 1923 - Paperback

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by Robert Weintraub (Author)The untold story of Babe Ruth's Yankees, John McGraw's Giants, and the extraordinary baseball season of 1923. Before the 27 World Series titles -- before Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Derek Jeter -- the Yankees were New York's shadow franchise. They hadn't won a championship, and they didn't even have their own field, renting the Polo Grounds from their cross-town rivals the New York Giants. In 1921 and 1922, they lost to the Giants when it mattered most: in Oc...

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by Jen Calonita (Author)Summer has finally arrived and fifteen-year-old Harper McCallister intends to spend her days at the mall shopping or by the pool at her country club. But after receiving her latest heart-stopping credit card bill, Harper's parents makes other plans, and ship her off to camp. Suddenly, the clueless yet ever-popular Harper is the new girl at the bottom of a social ladder she can't climb in wedge sandals and expensive clothes. She seems to be winning over super-cute camp ...

On the Field With...Peyton and Eli Manning - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Stephanie Peters (Text by (Art/Photo Books))No other family has conquered football like the Mannings. Discover their amazing story in this biography that includes stats and the achievements of the Mannings, on and off the football field.It all started with the dad, Archie, a former pro quarterback who taught his sons Peyton and Eli to play football. Now, the brothers have a legacy of their own as pro quarterbacks, starting with two stunning Super Bowl wins.This e...

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by Robert Wool (Author)Whether you are a tennis novice, a beginner ready for competition, a club player with an eye on the tournament trophy, or a professional stuck in a rut, Vic Braden's Mental Tennis shows you that your mind can be the single best tool to reconstruct your game. In his breakthrough book, Vic Braden demonstrates how to improve your physical performance dramatically and develop a winning mental attitude - both on the court and off. Vic Braden is America's favorite tennis coac...

Long Arm Quarterback: A New Football Team Sparks an Old Rivalry - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Cap Wadell loves football, but it seems unlikely that he'll ever get to play on a real team-his hometown is so small that there aren't enough boys in his school to fill a regulation squad. Then his grandfather tells him how he solved that same problem years before: He and his schoolmates started a six-man football league. If Cap wants to do the same thing, Grandpa will be happy to help. He'll even coach the team if the league gets off the ground. It does, and soon ...

Great Moments in Basketball History - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Stephanie Peters (With)The history of basketball is chock-full of famous buzzer-beating shots, amazing game-saving plays, and thrilling maneuvers that defy gravity. All fans have their favorite memory, just as they have their favorite team and their favorite player. Now here's a book that offers a look back at more than fifteen of the sport's best moments. The Block, The Steal, The Shot. Chamberlain, Abdul-Jabbar, Bird, Jordan, and James. Each entry captures the ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)The exciting sequel to Slam Dunk! Julian Pryce was once the star center of the Tornadoes. But when he joins a new team after his family moves, he suddenly finds himself the star benchwarmer. It turns out the Warriors already have a starting center, Paul Boyd, who has no intention of sharing the court with Julian. The coach is no help, either, for one simple reason: Paul is his son! Now Julian may have to take drastic measures if he's going to get back into the gam...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Home run slugger Sylvester Coddmyer the Third has an amazing secret. For three seasons, he's been coached by men who look exactly like baseball legends: Babe Ruth, Eddie Cicotte, and Mickey Mantle. Are these men just impersonating famous ballplayers, as his friend Duane insists? Or are they from the "beyond," as Snooky Malone believes? The mystery deepens in this fourth title of the exciting Home Run Kid series when yet another character from baseball's past appear...

Jackie Robinson: Legends in Sports - Paperback

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by Glenn Stout (Author), Matt Christopher (Author)The story of legendary Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball, is recounted in this title.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.8 x 4.9 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 29, 2006 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Jackie Robinson ...

Muhammad Ali: Legends in Sports - Paperback

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by Glenn Stout (Author), Matt Christopher (Author)Mention the name Muhammad Ali and people the world over will know exactly who you're talking about. The former heavyweight champion is one of the most recognized and beloved sports figures of the past century. In the ring, he made an impact with his powerful fists and lightning quick feet. Outside the ring, he earned a reputation as a good-natured, free-spoken personality who liked to make up poems about how he planned to beat his next opponen...

Are You Kidding Me?: The Story of Rocco Mediate's Extraordinary Battle with Tiger Woods at the Us Open - Paperback

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by John Feinstein (Author), Rocco Mediate (Author)June 2008's US Open produced one of the most unexpected and dramatic showdowns in golf history. Day after day the invincible Tiger Woods was challenged by Rocco Mediate, a respected journeyman. On Sunday, both ended play tied at par, forcing a playoff. Defying expectations, Mediate played Woods to yet another tie, losing only after forcing a sudden-death showdown. Through it all, Rocco Mediate emerged as one of the most likable, open, and fas...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Jimmie's selfish move could ruin the whole team.... When Jimmie is elected captain of his baseball team, his first decision is to appoint himself pitcher - much to his teammates' dismay. They already have a good pitcher, Paul. When Jimmie's pitches fail to find their mark, his teammates let it be known that they want Paul back on the mound. But even if Jimmie agrees, will Paul be willing to return?Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind mor...

Living on the Black: Two Pitchers, Two Teams, One Season to Remember - Paperback

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by John Feinstein (Author)Pitchers are the heart of baseball, and John Feinstein tells the story of the game today through one season and two great pitchers working in the crucible of the New York media market. Tom Glavine and Mike Mussina have seen it all in the Major Leagues and both entered 2007 in search of individual milestones and one more shot at The World Series-Glavine with the Mets, Mussina five miles away with the Yankees. The two veterans experience very different seasons -- one o...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)When it comes to surfing, fourteen- year-old Kai Ford knows his stuff; he's been riding the waves since he was ten. He respects the amazing power of the sea and knows - first-hand - how dangerous it can be. But what Kai doesn't seem to respect is the privacy of others. Unfortunately, his prying nature sometimes leads to trouble. Will Kai learn the importance of minding his own business before he once again sticks his nose in where it doesn't belong?Author Biography...

Arthur and the Seventh Inning Stretcher #2 - Paperback

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by Marc Tolon Brown (Author), Stephen Krensky (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Stephen Krensky (Author)Arthur and his friends try to teach Binky the importance of proper athletic training in this second book in the "Good Sports" chapter book series. Illustrations.Author BiographyMarc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and creative producer of the number-one children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also illustrated many other books for children, including ...

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by Carl Deuker (Author)What would you give to be your school's superstar? After reading Dr. Faustus, Joe considers the merits of selling his soul to the devil. Suddenly, he finds himself changing from a lousy basketball player and a C student to the star athlete he always dreamed he could be. Even though he isn't sure if he actually made a deal with the devil, he can't help but enjoy the benefits that come with his newfound abilities. But is achieving his dreams worth what he may have given u...

Wonder Girl: The Magnificent Sporting Life of Babe Didrikson Zaharias - Paperback

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by Don Van Natta (Author)Experience the extraordinary story of a nearly forgotten American superstar athlete. Texas girl Babe Didrikson never tried a sport too tough and never met a hurdle too high. Despite attempts to keep women from competing, Babe achieved All-American status in basketball and won gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Olympics. Then Babe attempted to conquer golf. One of the founders of the LPGA, Babe won more consecutive tournaments than any golfer in history. At ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)When thirteen-year-old Tim Daniels gets a chance to go to basketball camp, he is faced with trying to be accepted by the popular players and remaining true to his friend who has become the butt of practical jokes.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.9 x 4.9 IN Publication Date: November 01, 2003 Accelerated Reader: ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)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.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.36 x 7.45 x 4.97 IN Publication Date: November 01, 2003 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Body Check ...

Soccer Duel: There Are Two Sides to Every Story... - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Renny Harding and Bryce McCormack both want to win the championship. When they meet face-to-face they discover that they have a lot in common, but can friendship grow where fierce soccer rivalry exists?Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.39 x 7.38 x 5.1 IN Publication Date: April 01, 2000 Award: Massachusetts Children's Book Award (2002) ...

On the Course With...Tiger Woods - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Glenn Stout (Author)Even before Tiger Woods stunned the world with his amazing victory at Augusta, he was impressing the golfing community with his perfect swing and pleasing crowds with his mile-wide smile and enthusiasm for the game. In this book, readers learn the details of Tiger's life and career. Photos.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.5 x...

At the Plate With...Marc McGwire - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author)At the start of the 1998 major league baseball season, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire hit a home run. In the games that followed, he did it again. And again. And again. And again. By the end of the season, in late September, he had done the hardest thing in baseball an earth-shattering seventy times. He didn't just break the decades-old single-season home-run record set by Roger Maris in 1961-he shattered it. And by doing so, he not only set a new b...

On the Track with...Jeff Gordon - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author)This fast-paced biography of the NASCAR and Winston Cup-winning driver delves into Gordon's life and recreates some of his most memorable moments with exciting action. Includes photos, stats, and a list of career highlights.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 136 Dimensions: 0.34 x 8 x 5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 05, 2001 Accelerated ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Snowboard Showdown Out-of-control competition leads to disaster When Freddie Ruiz and his brother, Dondi, compete, it's like two mutts wrestling over the same bone-neither one is willing to give an inch. Unfortunately for Freddie, older, stronger, better-looking Dondi usually comes out on top in every contest. Except in one area: snowboarding. Here, Freddie is clearly king of the halfpipe. So when Dondi finally pushes Freddie too far, Freddie cooks up a snowboard s...