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"In this powerful novel about the cost of ambition and success, a legendary athlete attempts a comeback at an age when the world considers her past her prime-from the New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising. Carolina Soto is undeniably fierce. She is determined to be the best professional tennis player the world has ever seen. And by the time she retires from the game in 1989 at the age of thirty-one, she is just that: the best. She has...
2) Snowboarding
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Learn all about snowboarding, including types of snowboarding and gear, history of the sport, and competition.
3) Rocky
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[Rocky films] volume 1
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MGM Home Entertainment
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Stallone stars as an unknown boxer from the slums of Philadelphia who is given a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the world heavyweight title.
MPAA rating: PG.
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"This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in college football history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided by publisher.
5) Motocross
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Learn all about the sport of Motocross, including types of equipment and gear, history of the sport, and competitions.
6) Sports cars
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Sports cars are one or two-passenger vehicles that have a low center of gravity and steering designed for precise control at high speeds. Young learners will explore the history of sports cars, the parts that make up a sports car, and how they are used in racing.
7) Sports cars
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Racing fans love to watch sports cars whirl around the track. Discover how these amazing machines have evolved from their early days and into some of the fastest cars on the track.
9) Windsurfing
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Introduces the sport of windsurfing and gives information related to types, gear, history, and competitions.
11) Heliskiing
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"You want intense? How about dropping from a helicopter onto a fresh field of powder, then skiing down a mountain? Heliskiers go where there are no trails, but there is a lot of danger and excitement. Find out where people go heliskiing, how they avoid deadly avalanches, and which skiing superstars are the best in the world." -- cover.
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A stirring account of athleticism in the face of adversity follows the remarkable journey of three young men-- John Landy, Wes Santee, and Roger Bannister--who suffered defeat at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 but nevertheless vowed to break the four-minute mile, training tirelessly to accomplish their goal.
14) Skateboarding
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Learn all about skateboarding, including types of skateboards and gear, history of the sport, and competitions.
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"This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in soccer history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided by publisher.
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Take a trip through sports history through the eyes of those covering the biggest events of all time. In I Was There! seventy of the biggest names in sports broadcasting and journalism share their personal experiences at the top five sports moments they each saw in person. From cultural phenomena like the Super Bowl, World Series, and Olympics to less-well-known sports and games, the people who brought you these moments on television and radio or...
18) Girls' lacrosse
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"This title highlights five important lacrosse skills and five top female athletes who have perfected those skills. Tips for improving each skill are perfect for young athletes looking to improve their game. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a diagram, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Publisher's website.
20) Game changers
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Game changers volume 1
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When the coach's son, Shawn O'Brien, is chosen to play quarterback, eleven-year-old Ben McBain is not surprised, but when he tries to be a good teammate and help the inconsistent Shawn, he is startled to learn that his new friend does not really want the position.
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