Barry Wilner
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title will introduce you to Jeff Gordon, Richard Petty, Shirley Muldowney, and more of the all-time greatest drivers in auto racing. Complete with action-packed stories of their most memorable moments, spotlight stats, information boxes, a glossary, additional resources and more. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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They're the best the NFL has ever seen! This title introduces the NFL's biggest stars, past and present. Readers of all levels will be drawn in by easy-to-read stories, quick-hit sidebars and high-impact photos that tell each player's story. With spotlight stats, info boxes, a glossary, additional resources, and more, this series is jam-packed with information fit for any football fan.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Who are the best passers in football? What does it take to be one of football's top ten quarterbacks? Touchdowns. Yardage. Completions. Accuracy. From Johnny Unitas to Peyton Manning, author Barry Wilner has listed the ten greatest quarterbacks (Sammy Baugh, Terry Bradshaw, Tom Brady, John Elway, Brett Favre, Otto Graham, Peyton Manning, Dan Marino, Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas) of both yesterday and today.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Here's to ole Tennessee! Once, two strangers climbed old Rocky Top. The strangers never came down from Rocky Top. They found this book and now don't have to leave. Much like a pick-6 interception, Tennessee Volunteers jumps in front of the passing lane and takes the ball back for a touchdown through colorful, fact-filled storytelling that details the history, legacy, and prestige of the University of Tennessee college football program. Good old Rocky...
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Jordan or Malone? Bird or Kobe? Who are the greatest scorers in the history of basketball? Fans always love to compare modern players to the great players of the past. From the slam dunk to the three-point shot, author Barry Wilner gives us the ten greatest players (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Elvin Hayes, Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, Reggie Miller, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West) who ever lit up a basketball scoreboard.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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From Wilt Chamberlain to Michael Jordan, to LeBron James, this title features all the high-flying dunkers. Basketball fans will love Spotlight stats and informative boxes for each player. Not to mention great full-color and historic action photographs.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Reviewed Great NBA players take the court every night throughout...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title introduces readers to the best NFL stadiums in the country with Arrowhead's deafening fans and Mercedes-Benz Stadium's unique Halo Board among other great stadiums. The title features text boxes for each stadium, fun facts, rich photos, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Reviewed Table of contents Visiting...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn about quarterback Tom Brady and the legendary New England Patriots. This title features informative sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, and team file filled with awards and records held by team members. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Some champions don't...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Readers will learn about some of the most meaningful and fun debates in the world of football. This title also features a lightning round of further questions to debate, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of contents Most sports fans have strong...
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Lightning-quick moves. Speed. Tenacity. Power. These are just some of the qualities of football's greatest running backs. All ten of the players: Jerome Bettis, Jim Brown, Eric Dickerson, Tony Dorsett, Franco Harris, Curtis Martin, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith, and LaDainian Tomlinson, covered in this book have left their mark on the sport of football. Some are Super Bowl champions while others are record-holders. From yesterday's heroes...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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These point-makers rarely miss the bucket. You'll find players like, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and Kevin Durant featured in this title (among many more). Basketball fans will love Spotlight stats and informative boxes for each player. Not to mention great full-color and historic action photographs.
Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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This title introduces Wayne Gretzky who has had a great influence on his sport and in his society. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are discussed. Gretsky's legacy is told through informative sidebars, captivating photos, and engaging text.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Sports are not always about the score...
18) USC Trojans
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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With two fingers extended like a peace sign waving in the air, we salute the cardinal and gold. But this is no peace sign; it's a "V" for victory! Much like a first round draft pick in the NFL, USC Trojans encompasses the hope, promise, and excitement through colorful, fact-filled storytelling that details the history, legacy, and prestige of the University of Southern California college football program. Fight on for ol' SC!
Aligned to Common Core...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title explores the genius of the people behind the whistles and clipboards, such as football legend Vince Lombardi and women's basketball pioneer Pat Summitt. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. Reviewed Sports provide fans with thrills and excitement. They also can demonstrate excellence, and sometimes they can just make you laugh. You can find...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title explores the most shocking upsets in sports history, from Super Bowl stunners to unexpected Olympics heroics. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. Reviewed Sports provide fans with thrills and excitement. They also can demonstrate excellence, and sometimes they can just make you laugh. You can find all that and more in The Legendary World of...