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At the Plate With...Sammy Sosa - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Throughout the 1998 baseball season, two names made the headlines more than any others: Mark McGwire, the eventual home run king, and Sammy Sosa, the runner-up in a race that won the hearts of baseball fans worldwide. Yet at the end of the day, it was Sosa who walked away with the National League's MVP award, not McGwire. Why? Because Sosa had dug the dismal 1997 Chicago Cubs out of the cellar not just with his home runs, but also with his spectacular all-around pl...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Paul Mantell (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Paul Mantell (Author)11 year old Chris is small for his age, so he can't believe it when he learns he's been selected for the all-star hockey team. It's not fun and games playing for the Arctic Wolves, however, as Chris and his teammate, Derek, find out.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.37 x 8.04 x 4.97 I...

On the Court with Kobe Bryant - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Glenn Stout (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Glenn Stout (Author)The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography.The son of Joe Jellybean Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball. From the moment he could pick up a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot. His basketball education was unique--a...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)After playing the sport he loved in his home country of Japan for 17 years, Ichiro left in 2000 and joined the Seattle Mariners. Would Ichiro succeed in the world's most challenging baseball league? Includes black-and-white photos and players' statistics.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 126 Dimensions: 0.36 x 7.56 x 4.98 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: Octobe...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Christopher (Author)Newcomer Kirby Childs overcomes obstacles to find his spot on a new roller hockey team.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.65 x 7.58 x 5.2 IN Publication Date: March 26, 2009 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Roller Hockey Radicals Interest Level: M...

On the Ice With... Mario Lemieux - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Hockey has been a part of Mario Lemieux's life since his childhood. At the age of six he was holding his own against boys four years older; by the time he was sixteen, he had captured the attention of the National Hockey league, and soon after signed on with NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. At the 2002 Olympic Winter Games he captained the Canadian hockey team, leading them in their gold medal winning performance.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name ...

On the Court With...Venus and Serena Williams - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Glenn Stout (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Serena and Venus Williams have captured the attention of the tennis crowd. This title contains photographs, their statistics and a list of career highlights for the sisters.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.35 x 7.75 x 5.37 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 25, 2008 Accelerated Read...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Robert Hirschfeld (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Tina Esparza loves everything about soccer, but especially the fact that it is a team sport where no one player is in the spotlight. Imagine her surprise when the coach asks her to train as goalkeeper. Will Tina be able to overcome her shyness and accept the position that makes her stand out?Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of P...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Foster Caddell (Author), Matthew F. Christopher (Author)TOUCHDOWN FOR TOMMY Is football Tommy's key to a new home? Football isn't just Tommy's favorite sport-he also thinks that it's the key to a good home. The recently orphaned Tommy is delighted to discover that his foster father, Mr. Powell, coaches Midget League football. By playing well, Tommy hopes that he will make Mr. Powell want to adopt him, and then he will have a real family again. But will things wor...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Malik Edwards has never had any intention of playing golf. In his mind, golf is a game played by old, flabby men wearing funny pants and hats. Then one day while channel surfing he sees a young black golfer being cheered on by a crowd of adoring fans. Suddenly golf's image changes for Malik. Yet, even if he wanted to play, where would he get the gear or the money? And where is a kid living in Brooklyn, New York, supposed to play golf? Malik's growing desire to lear...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Jabber Morris has had his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football, a sport his father played and loved before he died. A tough situation is made even more difficult when suspicion of stealing a wallet falls on Jabber's shoulders. Now he has to tell his uncle that he's decided to play soccer once and for all -- and convince his brother that he's not a thief. But will either of them accept what he says?Author BiographyMatt Chris...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)A young baseball player struggles to overcome his fear of a pitched ball, improve his throwing, and somehow redeem himself in the eyes of his teammates.Jody just can't bring himself to throw hard, so the ball usually falls short of its mark. Taunts of "catcher's got a glass arm" echo in his ears. Then injury is added to insult when he's beaned by a wild pitch--and suddenly he's having trouble hitting as well as throwing. What good is a ballplayer who's afraid of th...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Already troubled by his parents' divorce, Bobby Canfield is further distressed when he learns that his father, who has coached him in running bases, intends to move away.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 178 Dimensions: 0.41 x 8.1 x 5.07 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 07, 2008 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Na...

The Year Mom Won the Pennant - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Foster Caddell (Author), Matthew F. Christopher (Author)a The boys are all hesitant when one boy's mother is the only parent who volunteers to coach their Little League team, but there is quite a surprise in store for them.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 147 Dimensions: 0.36 x 8.08 x 5.03 IN Publication Date: May 15, 2008 Accelerated Reader: ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Matthew F. Christopher (Author)FACE-OFF A jealous teammate can lead to danger on the ice.... When it comes to skating, Scott Harrison can't be beat. Still, he can't believe it when he's asked to play for the Golden Bears hockey team. But soon his excitement turns to doubt, then fear, when a resentful teammate ruins his confidence. Scott must confront his nemesis or give up his dream of playing hockey forever.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling na...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)ICE MAGIC A strange power is at work in the rink... Pie Pennelli loves to play ice hockey, but he's got some problems: his hand-me-down skates are too big for him, and one of his teammates is always giving him a hard time. But Pie's troubles really begin when his next-door neighbors find an antique hockey game. They swear the game is magic and can predict every play Pie's team will make! When the magic game shows Pie immobilized in midgame, what does it mean for Pi...

Look Who's Playing First Base - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author)LOOK WHO'S PLAYING FIRST BASE Will Mike stand up to his teammates to defend his friend? When the Checkmates need a new first baseman, Mike Hagin's new friend, Yuri, seems like a logical choice. But when Yuri starts flubbing plays and the team's star player threatens to quit as a result, Mike is not sure Yuri is such a good choice after all-for a teammate or for a friend. It appears as if Mike will have to choose between his friendship with Yuri and his loyalty to t...

And Nobody Got Hurt!: The World's Weirdest, Wackiest True Sports Stories - Paperback

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by Len Berman (Author), Kent Gamble (Illustrator)Today Show regular Berman showcases the funniest and most amazing stories in the history of sports in this collection taken from his popular TV segments.A baseball player who ran the bases backwards, a hockey game cut short due to fog, av basketball player who scored for both teams in the same game, a football quarterback who passed the ball to himself, a golf tournament with only one hole -- truth is stranger than fiction, especially in sports...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)An aura of intrigue surrounds a baseball coach obsessed with the idea of turning a bunch of handpicked beginners into champions in one season.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 120 Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.9 x 4.9 IN Publication Date: July 06, 2009 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Diamond Champs ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Barry McGee, hit-away batter for the Peach Street Mudders, enjoys winning so much that he has a tendency to bend the rules; then the dirty tactics of the pitcher on a rival team give him a new perspective on sports ethics.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 60 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.15 x 4.89 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 16, 2008 Accelerated ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Larry a. Johnson (Author), Matthew F. Christopher (Author)Matt Christopher is the writer young readers turn to when they are looking for fast-paced, action-packed sports novels. This book is no exception. He is the author of a number of titles, including Tackle Without A Team, Face-Off, and many more.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 119 Dimensions: 0.37 x 8.55 x ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Harvey Kidder (Author), Matthew F. Christopher (Author)Even though he is the tallest member of the basketball team, a young boy finds he is far from being the best player.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 133 Dimensions: 0.5 x 7.9 x 4.9 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: September 01, 1988 Accelerated Reader: Qu...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)THE HOCKEY MACHINE Can Steve escape his kidnappers? After leading his hockey team to victory one afternoon, Steve Crandall accepts a ride home in the limousine of an avid fan his own age. Steve is surprised to learn that his fan is a multimillionaire and boy genius, but even more startling is the rich kid's proposal that Steve play center on his professional junior hockey team. Before Steve can respond or even consult his parents, he is flown to the team headquarte...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Marcy Dunn Ramsey (Author), Marcy Dunn Ramsey (Illustrator)Chico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team, but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All but one, that its. String Becker seems to have it in for Chico. What will it take for Chico to prove himself to String?Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 100 Dimensions: 0.33 x 8.03 x 4.98 IN...

The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Passport to Reading Level 4Newly independent readers will love this classic baseball story now illustrated in full color with brand new artwork Mike has a special relationship with his dog, Harry. They can read each other's minds Harry is able to help Mike out with tips about the opposing players on the baseball field, but Mike's having trouble with his pitches--and the buddies need to work together to save the gameAuthor BiographyMatt Christopher is the best sell...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)Kelly is reluctant to believe her team-mates, when they tell her she plays a better game of basketball since she started wearing her red hightops. She soon has to admit that the sneakers have a strange overpowering effect on herAuthor BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 148 Dimensions: 0.4 x 7.8 x 5 IN Publication Date: January 18, 2008 Accelerated Reader: ...

The Team That Couldn't Lose: Who Is Sending the Plays That Make the Team Unstoppable? - Paperback

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by Matt Christopher (Author), The #1 Sports Writer for Kids (Illustrator)When inexperienced Phil Wayne takes over as coach of the Cayugans, Chip Chase figures that they're in for a losing season. But Phil surprises everyone by teaching the team a fantastic new play every week -- plays that help them win game after game. Then Phil admits to the boys that each week one play is mailed to him anonymously. Will Chip and his teammates discover who the mystery coach is before the season ends?Author ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Karen Meyer (Illustrator)When Rusty Young is diagnosed with diabetes, his parents want him to stop playing basketball, but Rusty doesn't want to. When Rusty learns that his friends have formed a summer league team, he is determined to persuade his parents to let him join them.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.33 x 8.89 x 4.01 IN Illustrated: Yes ...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Marcy Dunn Ramsey (Illustrator)When his father is accused of causing a fire through faulty wiring, Dana tries to get to the bottom of the allegations. But when he discovers the shocking truth, he must decide whether to keep quiet or ruin a reputation by going public.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: 0.46 x 7.42 x 5.01 IN Publication Date: June 23, ...

Caddy for Life: The Bruce Edwards Story - Paperback

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by John Feinstein (Author)Beyond golf's polished surface there lies a world not often seen by the average fan. The caddy sees everything - the ambition, the strategy, the rivalries, the jealousies - that occurs behind the scenes. Award-winning John Feinstein, America's favourite sportswriter, got one of golf's legendary caddies to reveal the secrets behind the most popular sport of our time. Bruce Edwards was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in January 2003, a progressive disease that att...

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by Matt Christopher (Author)After a hiatus from the ice to get his grades back up to eligibility level, Jeff Connors returns to get the cold shoulder treatment from his teammates. During Jeff's absence, a threatening note was discovered in his best friend's locker--written in Jeff's hand. His protests of innocence fall on deaf ears, so Jeff is on his own to discover who's behind the sabotage.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for...

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by Matt Christopher (Author), Karen Meyer (Illustrator)Twelve-year-old Danny thinks that there is something very familiar about the girl who plays shortstop on the team he faces during the championship series, and his curiosity leads him to a surprising discovery about his own adoption.Author BiographyMatt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.36 x 7.56 x 5 IN Publication Date: April 01, 1997 ...