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Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A unique childhood gave Nyjah Huston a unique outlook. Growing up in California and Puerto Rico, Huston started skateboarding when he was just four years old. By age 11, he was competing in the X Games and shocking the skateboarding world with his wild boardslides. Learn how the small kid with the big dreadlocks grew into the highest-paid skateboarder in the world"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"At 17 years old, Chloe Kim became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal. She was the first snowboarder to win halfpipe gold at the Olympics, the World Championships, and the X Games. Kim's hard work and determination make for an exciting story in this winning biography"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"When Candace Parker beat out all the boys at the McDonald's All-American slam dunk contest in 2004, she became the first female player to win the event. In the years that followed, Parker's list of achievements became long and ever-growing. She was WNBA rookie of the year, a two-time WNBA most valuable player, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and more. Parker is also a mother, broadcaster, and role model. Discover more about Parker's amazing life...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Brenna Huckaby was diagnosed with bone cancer at 14 years old and had her right leg amputated above the knee. That could have been the end of her sports career. Instead, the former gymnast took a different route. She fell in love with snowboarding and went on to become a gold-medal Paralympian. Learn how she overcame obstacles to make it to the top of the podium in this inspiring biography"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Elena Delle Donne made her WNBA debut in 2013 and earned the Rookie of the Year award. It was just a glimpse of what was to come. Delle Donne has been an All-Star six times, and she led the Washington Mystics to a championship win in 2019."--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"At just 10 years of age, Sky Brown became the youngest professional skateboarder in the world. Instead of using a coach, she learns her tricks online. She's not afraid to take risks and push limits. After a horrific fall left her unresponsive with several skull fractures and a broken left hand and wrist, Brown is still determined to be the best skateboarder in the world!"--
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Raised in a skiing family, Mikaela Shiffrin seemed destined to be a skiing star from birth. In her very first Olympics, she became the youngest Olympic champion in her event. She would go on to compete in three more Olympic games. Learn about her journey to the Olympics, the challenges she faced, and how she has become an American Olympic skiing legend"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Bubba Wallace started racing cars at nine years old. He began competing in 2010 and hasn't slowed down since, setting records as the youngest winner at many races. He was the first Black driver to win Rookie of the Year for NASCAR. Find out how Wallace's talent has led him to success in the world of stock car racing"--
9) Kobe Bryant
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Profiles the background and career of the Lakers' basketball star, Kobe Bryant.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
"Explores the life and career of quarterback Peyton Manning, including his high school and college career, his rise to stardom in the NFL, and his remarkable achievements with the Indianapolis Colts"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
When he scrambles out of the pocket, Tim Tebow makes incredible things happen on the football field. In Ken Rappoport's biography of Tebow, readers will see that he does even more amazing things off the field. Having started a foundation while still in college, Tebow has continued his good works as a professional.
13) On the Line
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 2
Formats
Description
Worried that his inability to make a free throw is making his junior high team lose games, Marcus learns an unconventinal method for shooting them from a custodian. Includes a chapter on famous basketball players who have used the underhanded throw.
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"When Lyn-Z sees a challenge, she attacks head on. As a female in a male dominated sport, Lyn-Z has managed to fly high. The tragedy of losing her father at a young age made her fight harder and go bigger. She's now one of the most recognizable women in skateboarding. Complete with high-impact photos, a timeline, glossary, and more. This title is a can't-miss for any action sports fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided...
19) Shaun White
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When everything goes as planned, Olympic gold-medalist Shaun White can perform some jaw-dropping, never-before-seen tricks in two different sports! When White is not on the mountain or in the skate park, he's designing his clothing line, giving back to the community, and tons more.
20) Stars of hockey
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs feature eight current outstanding professional hockey players"--