Matt Christopher
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Series
Home run kid series volume 1
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Description
Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't what you'd call a good hitter. When he meets George Baruth, Sylvester goes from being a terrible hitter to the boy who hit only homers! But how will he answer some of the difficult questions that go with his new talent? And what is the true meaning of success?
This beloved story about baseball, confidence, perseverance, and being a good teammate is a modern classic.
3) Ice magic
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Formats
Description
The twins' toy hockey game seems to be magic as it plays games identical to the real ones before they even happen.
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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
109 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 20 cm.
Description
This biography of LeBron James discusses his early days playing basketball in Akron, Ohio, his standout performance with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his reputation as a team player.
9) Drew Brees
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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
160 pages ; cm
Description
"Drew Brees grew up in a family of athletes, and overcame injuries and setbacks to become one of today's best quarterbacks. This comprehensive biography - complete with photos and fun infographics - shows how Drew Brees went from being a flag football player to Super Bowl MVP and modern legend, and is sure to appeal to legions of football fans."--Amazon.com.
10) Babe Ruth
Author
Series
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
111 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
"This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the plate with a baseball legend Babe Ruth was baseball's first true power hitter, a strong pitcher, and smart outfielder who made some amazing game-saving catches. His love of the sport came through in his playfulness on the field and drive to win, but Babe had to overcome a lot of obstacles in order to become the greatest. This comprehensive biography...
11) Mia Hamm
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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
177 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
12) World series
Author
Series
Little League Baseball volume 5
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
204 pages ; 21 cm.
Description
"Cousins and best friends Liam McGrath and Carter Jones must play against each other to achieve their dreams of winning the Series title! One cousin will win; the other will lose"--
13) Blake Griffin
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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
148 pages ; 20 cm
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Description
What could be better than having a dog that loves to play baseball? A dog that can talk with you through ESP! And Harry the Airedale is a baseball genius who always knows how to help Mike score the winning run. When Harry is grounded for nipping another dog the day of the big game, Mike wonders how he'll ever make it without his advice and encouragement. Can Mike and his teammates find a way to win the final game of the season, or will Harry have...
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Description
Mike is facing a tough season in Little League this year. His team is scheduled to play their toughest opponents: the Bearcats and the Peach Street Mudders. Mike dreads pitching against sharp-eyed hitters like Bugsy O'Toole and Turtleneck Jones. Fortunately his telepathic Airedale, Harry, is ready to help him. With Harry showing him where to throw each ball, Mike keeps the Bearcats from winning too easily. But when Mike looks to Harry for help during...
16) The Hit-Away Kid
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Series
Description
Barry McGee likes being the Hit-Away Kid, the star of the Peach Street Mudders neighborhood baseball team. In fact, he likes it so much that he's willing to cheat-just once in a while-to help his game. He tells the umpire that he touched a base when he didn't even come close. He even picks up balls that he's dropped in the outfield-and swears the ball never left his glove. So far, Barry has been able to get away with cheating. But when a pitcher from...
17) Catch that pass!
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Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
[1969]
Physical Desc
130 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Description
Everyone knows Jim will be the star linebacker on the team if he can only conquer his fear of being tackled, but it takes a boy in a wheelchair to teach him that kind of courage.
18) Cool as ice
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Publisher
Little, Brown and Co
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
148 p. ; 20 cm.
Description
Two friends try to prove that size and race do not matter when playing hockey or any other sport.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown, and Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
169 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Description
"The US Women's National Team cemented their legendary status with their 2019 Women's World Cup championship win. Get to know four of the team's most talented players and prominent stars: fearless Megan Rapinoe, superstar Alex Morgan, steadfast Carlie Lloyd, and newcomer Mallory Pugh. Discover the journeys that brought these extraordinary soccer players together, and experience and biggest moments of their careers, complete the stats and photographs."--...
Author
Series
Soccer Cats volume 5
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
55 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Description
When Jason, the team clown, finds that he will be taking the regular goalie's place in an upcoming soccer game, he embarks on a determined plan to learn everything he can about goalkeeping.