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1) Aim High
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Friends Kerry and Zack can't get enough of their favorite superhero, a bow-and-arrow-toting character named Brave Bowie. His magic arrows always save the day. But when the friends sign up for archery lessons, they soon learn that practice and hard work make real-life archers great in the sport, not cartoon tricks.
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Gregory dreams of basketball stardom, of being on TV and basking in the crowd's applause for single-handedly winning every game. When he signs up for a local youth team, however, Gregory gets a quick lesson in what it means to play a team sport. You can't win it all alone. You need your buddies!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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"Mateo is used to being the best member of his gymnastics team. When a new boy with stronger skills joins, Mateo's jealousy threatens to knock everyone off balance right before the big Winter Challenge event"--
4) Hockey Hero
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Grace loves the sport of hockey. Out on the ice, no one can touch her speed. But she can't shoot, and her frustration tempts her to quit the team. With help from her teammate Myles, Grace strengthens her skills. Then she leans on his encouragement when an injury takes him out of a playoff game and requires Grace to be the team hero.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Marlon knows he's not the best player on his t-ball team, but he can't understand why he's striking out at the sport, especially when he tries so hard. Teammate Anna offers to practice with him and soon sees why Marlon can't focus"--
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Sibling rivalry gets even more intense when twins are involved! Brothers and swim teammates Ty and Tristan have always tried to one-up the other, especially in the pool. When their competitiveness threatens to cost the team the big relay race, the swimming twins need to rethink, reset, and work together to bring home the win.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Wanting to be a striker like her grandpa was, Keisha jumps into soccer practice with both feet and, unfortunately, both hands. She's afraid her habit of catching the ball will end her sports dream, but Coach has a new game plan"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Lifelong friends Jackson and Logan are moving up from T-ball to baseball, and they couldn't be more excited. But when both boys want to play first base, it's a baseball battle! It's up to these young athletes to decide which is more important: sports or friendship.
10) BMX Blast
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Jamal loves riding his bike as fast as he can around the neighborhood. But, when his dad signs him up for the local BMX race team, he learns speed isn't the only thing you need to win a race that has jumps! Another racer on his team, Brian, offers to help Jamal learn to jump. Jamal helps Brian get faster. Can the friends find the right formula to win the big race?
11) Field Day Rules!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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It's field day at Raj's school, and he and his classmates should be thrilled. But it's raining, so all the games and races have been moved inside to the gym. It's not the awesome outdoor sports day the kids had in mind-until they find a way to turn soggy into sunny!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Raven is excited for the figure skating competition. She's been working hard on a new move, and she wants to get it exactly right! But, there's just one problem-Raven gets very nervous on competition days! She's been too nervous to compete before. This time, will she be able to overcome her fears?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Riley and Jada click in any sport they play. This summer, it's flag football, and they can't wait to play wide receiver and quarterback. But Coach thinks Riley's better at center and splits up the duo, shaking Riley's confidence. It'll take a special play for her to step up and shine.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Donovan wants to be in his school's free throw contest, but there's a problem. He struggles to sink his shots! With the help of his mother, he learns how to make free throws and enters the competition. But, kids make fun of him because he shoots the ball differently from everyone else. Will Donovan discover that it's okay to be different?
15) Futsal Teamwork
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Owen loves playing futsal. When his family moves, he joins a new team. He likes his new teammates, but Milo is causing a problem. He is a big ball hog! Can Owen help his teamwork together for the upcoming game?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Imani loves taking horseback riding lessons at the stable. Imani and her lesson pony, Peanut, make a great team. But, before the big show, Peanut starts limping and needs to rest. Imani's instructor offers to let her ride a different horse, Rico, for the upcoming show. But, Rico is much bigger and faster than Peanut, and Imani is nervous. Will she be ready to compete with him on show day?
17) Keep Dancing
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Lito is proud of his Filipino heritage, and he's one of the best dancers in his folk dance group. He and his sister, Nenita, plan to perform at their school's spring festival. When snickering classmates threaten to derail Lito's confidence, he needs to dig deep and keep dancing.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Greta wants to become a great skateboarder, but when she falls at the local skate park and is teased by a boy in her class, she puts her board away. Then she meets her new neighbor, Pilar, who loves skateboarding and has a homemade ramp. The new friends team up to prove that girls can skateboard just as well as boys.
20) Cheer Champs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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Leah wants to use her gymnastics skills by joining the cheer squad. Leah is deaf, and she worries that this will make cheer difficult. She struggles to keep up with the count of the routine in the first practice. Then Leah meets Monica, who offers to help. Will the girls be able to come up with a plan so the team can nail the routine on competition day?
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