Call Number
J 796 BRE
J 796 BRE
Summary
With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Sport in 30 Seconds is a must for kids who enjoy watching or playing sport. Fascinating facts about our most popular team and individual sports are combined with sections on sports science, the Olympics, the health benefits of sport and the history of sport to make this book a clear winner for all junior sport fans. Each topic is presented in a concise 30-second summary, supported by a 3-second flash soundbite and full-color artwork. Fun, active elements for kids to make-and-do support the topics, encouraging them to test, explore, and discover more.
With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, Sport in 30 Seconds is a must for kids who enjoy watching or playing sport. Fascinating facts about our most popular team and individual sports are combined with sections on sports science, the Olympics, the health benefits of sport and the history of sport to make this book a clear winner for all junior sport fans. Each topic is presented in a concise 30-second summary, supported by a 3-second flash soundbite and full-color artwork. Fun, active elements for kids to make-and-do support the topics, encouraging them to test, explore, and discover more.
Call Number
J 796.097 SYK
J 796.097 SYK
Summary
This volume takes kids on a first-of-its-kind journey across the U.S. Super cool maps with unique hand-illustrated icons show where all the great sports sites can be found, including arenas, stadiums, halls of fame, and more. Each state's Greatest Moments and homegrown heroes are profiled.
This volume takes kids on a first-of-its-kind journey across the U.S. Super cool maps with unique hand-illustrated icons show where all the great sports sites can be found, including arenas, stadiums, halls of fame, and more. Each state's Greatest Moments and homegrown heroes are profiled.
Call Number
J 796.332 SHE
J 796.332 SHE
Summary
A great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story of how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team.
A great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story of how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team.
Call Number
J COMICS 796.83 DOE
J COMICS 796.83 DOE
Summary
In 1975 two legends of boxing clashed in the ring in Manila, Philippines. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier has already met in two previous bouts, with each claiming a victory. In their third and final match, the two titans of boxing battled for 14 punishing rounds. The fighters gave everything they had to defeat one another and claim the championship. With action-packed illustrations, now you can take a ringside seat and watch the two legendary fighters go toe-to-toe in boxing's greatest bout.
In 1975 two legends of boxing clashed in the ring in Manila, Philippines. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier has already met in two previous bouts, with each claiming a victory. In their third and final match, the two titans of boxing battled for 14 punishing rounds. The fighters gave everything they had to defeat one another and claim the championship. With action-packed illustrations, now you can take a ringside seat and watch the two legendary fighters go toe-to-toe in boxing's greatest bout.
Call Number
J COMICS 796.98 HOE
J COMICS 796.98 HOE
Summary
Nobody thought the Soviet Union's hockey team could be beaten in the 1980 Winter Olympics. The Soviets had dominated the world of hockey for nearly 30 years. But then coach Herb Brooks molded a ragtag team of amateur players into a team that could compete with the best in the world. After months of hard work and determination, the U.S. men's hockey team achieved the impossible--and defeated the dreaded Soviets! With action-packed illustrations, now you can watch as the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team achieves their miraculous victory.
Nobody thought the Soviet Union's hockey team could be beaten in the 1980 Winter Olympics. The Soviets had dominated the world of hockey for nearly 30 years. But then coach Herb Brooks molded a ragtag team of amateur players into a team that could compete with the best in the world. After months of hard work and determination, the U.S. men's hockey team achieved the impossible--and defeated the dreaded Soviets! With action-packed illustrations, now you can watch as the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey team achieves their miraculous victory.
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J COMICS BIO OWENS
J COMICS BIO OWENS
Summary
The last thing Adolf Hitler expected to see in Nazi Germany was a black man winning a gold medal. But Jesse Owens didn't just win at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He dominated the track and field events, winning four gold medasl and setting several world records. With action-packed illustrations, now you can watch one of the greatest moments in sports history as Owens proves that people of any race can compete and win at the Olympic games.
The last thing Adolf Hitler expected to see in Nazi Germany was a black man winning a gold medal. But Jesse Owens didn't just win at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He dominated the track and field events, winning four gold medasl and setting several world records. With action-packed illustrations, now you can watch one of the greatest moments in sports history as Owens proves that people of any race can compete and win at the Olympic games.
Title
Fantasy Sports
Call Number
J COMICS BOSMA
J COMICS BOSMA
Summary
In Sam Bosma's debut graphic novel, a young explorer and her musclebound friend go treasure hunting in a mummy's tomb - but if they want to get rich, they're going to have to best the mummy in a game of hoops! Can they trust their bandaged adversary to play by the rules? Or will they be stuck in the tomb forever?
In Sam Bosma's debut graphic novel, a young explorer and her musclebound friend go treasure hunting in a mummy's tomb - but if they want to get rich, they're going to have to best the mummy in a game of hoops! Can they trust their bandaged adversary to play by the rules? Or will they be stuck in the tomb forever?
Title
Roller Girl
Call Number
J COMICS JAMIESON
J COMICS JAMIESON
Summary
A graphic novel adventure about a girl who discovers roller derby right as she and her best friend are growing apart. (2017 Beehive Book Award winner)
A graphic novel adventure about a girl who discovers roller derby right as she and her best friend are growing apart. (2017 Beehive Book Award winner)
Title
Booked
Call Number
J F ALEXANDER
J F ALEXANDER
Summary
Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
Title
Meet Me on the Court
Call Number
J F ARO
J F ARO
Summary
Cam, Tyler, and Markus are upset that their school cut the basketball team because of lack of funding. They decide to make their own! They don't have jerseys, a coach, or even a regular court to practice on. There's one more problem--they need at least two more people on the team to play. Can the team find two more players? Can they win their first game against the snooty prep school kids that keep stealing their court?
Cam, Tyler, and Markus are upset that their school cut the basketball team because of lack of funding. They decide to make their own! They don't have jerseys, a coach, or even a regular court to practice on. There's one more problem--they need at least two more people on the team to play. Can the team find two more players? Can they win their first game against the snooty prep school kids that keep stealing their court?
Title
One-Handed Catch
Call Number
J F AUCH
J F AUCH
Summary
After losing his hand in an accident in his father's butcher shop in 1946, sixth-grader Norman uses hard work and humor to learn to live with his disability and to succeed at baseball, art, and other activities.
After losing his hand in an accident in his father's butcher shop in 1946, sixth-grader Norman uses hard work and humor to learn to live with his disability and to succeed at baseball, art, and other activities.
Title
Spiked
Call Number
J F BARWIN
J F BARWIN
Summary
When eighth-grader Emma gets roped into volunteering for the girls' volleyball team, she feels the urge to play again. First, though, she'll have to overcome her fear of what her new friends will say if she does.
When eighth-grader Emma gets roped into volunteering for the girls' volleyball team, she feels the urge to play again. First, though, she'll have to overcome her fear of what her new friends will say if she does.
Title
Soar
Call Number
J F BAUER
J F BAUER
Summary
Moving to Hillcrest, Ohio, when his adoptive father accepts a temporary job, twelve-year-old Jeremiah, a heart transplant recipient, has sixty days to find a baseball team to coach.
Moving to Hillcrest, Ohio, when his adoptive father accepts a temporary job, twelve-year-old Jeremiah, a heart transplant recipient, has sixty days to find a baseball team to coach.
Title
Hoop Girlz
Call Number
J F BLEDSOE
J F BLEDSOE
Summary
When ten-year-old River, who is crazy about basketball, is not chosen to play in the tournament set up in the town of Azalea, Oregon, she decides to organize a team of her own and accepts the help of her older brother.
When ten-year-old River, who is crazy about basketball, is not chosen to play in the tournament set up in the town of Azalea, Oregon, she decides to organize a team of her own and accepts the help of her older brother.
Title
Out of Bounds
Call Number
J F BOWEN
J F BOWEN
Summary
Eighth-grade soccer forward Nick Osborne and his teammates are highly competitive but, with help from his soccer-playing aunt, Nick begins to see that good sportsmanship is more important than winning. Includes a recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and the real story behind the novel.
Eighth-grade soccer forward Nick Osborne and his teammates are highly competitive but, with help from his soccer-playing aunt, Nick begins to see that good sportsmanship is more important than winning. Includes a recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and the real story behind the novel.