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Elympics / by Kennedy, X. J.; Percy, Graham.;
Elephants compete in a variety of sports, such a diving, triathlon, hammer throw, and figure skating.
Subjects: Sports stories.; Elephants.; Poetry.;
© c1999. , Philomel Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Game Face [electronic resource] : by Green, Shari.aut; cloudLibrary;
Thirteen-year-old Jonah is determined to prove that anxiety won’t stop him from succeeding as his hockey team’s goalie in this dynamic novel in verse.  What-ifs rattle around his brain at the worst times, like when he’s in the middle of a playoff game. What if he lets his teammates down? What if he can’t make it pro? And the biggest what-if of all, the one he keeps to himself — what if he’s like his dad, whose life is controlled by anxiety that has only gotten worse since Jonah’s mom died in a car crash? To prove that he’s not like that, Jonah is determined to succeed in the high-stress role of goalie. He and his best friend Ty have big plans for their hockey futures. But when Ty suffers a medical crisis during a pivotal game, Jonah’s anxiety ramps up to new levels It takes courage to ask for help, but Jonah starts to realize that his team goes beyond the people who lace up their skates with him every week, and maybe it’s okay to look for support on and off the ice.  From the adrenaline rush of sudden-death overtime to the weight of worrying about letting your teammates — and yourself — down, this novel in verse will hook readers from the first line.   Key Text Features dialogue poems   Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.5 Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Depression & Mental Illness; Stories in Verse; Hockey;
© 2023., Groundwood Books Ltd,
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My encyclopedia of very important sports / by Hawkes, Chris(Editor);
Team sports -- Individual sports -- Winter sports -- Water sports -- Games -- Sports stories -- Amazing athletes -- Sporting events.A complete and comprehensive children s book about sports that combines facts and figures with the inspiring stories of sporting legends and icons.LSC
Subjects: Sports;
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Sports superstars from Black history : inspiring stories from the amazing careers of Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Allyson Felix, Lebron James, and many more African American sports legends / by Murphy, Sophia(Writer);
Includes bibliographical references.Discover how 12 Black athletes overcame seemingly impossible odds and insurmountable challenges to achieve their dreams and make a name for themselves in the fields of football, baseball, basketball, tennis, track and field, and gymnastics... Kids will immerse themselves in the world of sports as they follow iconic figures, from stars of the past to celebrities of today, through the highs and lows of their careers. Young readers will discover the inspirational stories of 12 people--some that they might know and love, and some that they may have never heard of before--all winners in their own right."--
Subjects: Biographies.; African American athletes; African American athletes;
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Lucy tries short track / by Bowes, Lisa,1966-; Hearne, James,1972-;
Lucy and her friends join the speed skating team.LSC
Subjects: Sports stories.; Stories in rhyme.; Speed skating; Friendship;
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Hard hitter / by Bowen, Sarina.;
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Subjects: Love stories.; Hockey stories.; Hockey players; Sports injuries; Man-woman relationships;
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Goodnight hockey / by Dahl, Michael.; Forshay, Christina.;
A young fan cheers on his hometown hockey team, and then returns home to snuggle into bed.LSC
Subjects: Hockey stories.; Stories in rhyme.; Hockey fans; Bedtime;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Lucy tries luge / by Bowes, Lisa,1966-; Hearne, James,1972-;
Lucy is excited and a little scared to try out her new luge sled.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Sports stories.; Winter sports; Sleds; Courage;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Lucy tries soccer / by Bowes, Lisa,1966-; Hearne, James,1972-;
Lucy and her friends meet for their first game of soccer.LSC
Subjects: Soccer stories.; Stories in rhyme.; Soccer players; Athletic ability;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Baby loves sports : a high-contrast action book / by Rojas, R. D.;
Promotes early eye development while helping babies make connections between images on a page and the real world, depicting two-color images of sports figures and balls on bold, single-color backgrounds.LSC
Subjects: Sports stories.; Athletes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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