Johnny doggedly attempts to be an asset to the basketball team, and simultaneously to adjust to his new school and a new home
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Long practice improves Mel Jensen's value as a basketball player, but he finds it difficult to surmount the prejudice of Caskie Bennett, the basketball team's star player and Mel's new neighbor
Abducted by a "fan" and forced to become a member of a professional junior hockey team, thirteen-year-old star center Steve Crandall quickly realizes that he must play not only to win but to survive.
The red hightops that Kelly finds in her locker give her an extra boost of confidence on the basketball court, but soon she begins to wonder where they came from and if they are hexed. Reprint. AB.
When Rusty is diagnosed with diabetes, his parents want him to stop playing basketball. This doesn't fit in with Rusty's plans though, and when he finds out his friends have formed a summer league team, he's determined to persuade his parents to let him join them.
When Dana Bellamy overhears Benton Crawford badmouthing his father, he can't believe it. It seems Benton and the other members of the soccer team think Dana's father caused the fire. Determined to investigate, Dana uncovers the shocking truth behind the fire and faces a difficult choice.
Mark is staying with his grandparents while his parents fight over who he'll live with after their divorce. Mark is coping with this, and the fact that he doesn't get on with the school soccer team's captain, just fine. But when he explodes on the field one day, no one is more suprised than he is.
Women's soccer has never been more popular. At the top of the sport's list of star players is Mia Hamm. Her speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" have sparked every team she's ever played on. At the University of North Carolina, she helped the Tar Heels capture four NCAA championships. Her continually stellar performances with the United States national team led them to win two out of three Women's World Cups, first in 1991 and again in 1999. And as a member of the 1996 gold medal-winning Olympic team, she played an outstanding final game on a sprained ankle. The holder of the world record for most goals scored in a career, she is the hero of thousands of soccer fans worldwide. Readers will devour every detail of this insightful biography of the best women's soccer player in the world. Get an up-close look at this superstar athlete with Matt Christopher, the number one sports series for kids. For more information on the Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf, please turn to the last pages of this book.
Ken Griffey Jr., son of former pro ballplayer Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his high school days as a baseball star, Ken Jr. was destined to bring greatness to whatever team he played for. He fulfilled his destiny by helping shape his former team, the Seattle Mariners, into division champs. In 2000, Griffey took his legendary skills and famous smile to the Cincinnati Reds to try to win a World Series with his hometown team.
As soon as Brett Thyson steps on the mysterious skateboard he unearthed in his backyard, he can feel its power. The board glides smoothly, almost effortlessly, and Brett finds he can do more tricks on it than he ever could with his old board. So why does he feel there's something not quite right?
A retarded boy is taught coordination and how to make friends when his brother instructs him in playing basketball
A young boy determines to polish his hockey games before using his Christmas present -- a new stick.
Competition is the name of the game in sports. But without a doubt, the fiercest battles are fought when longtime rivals come face to face. Here are in-depth looks at five such legendary rivalries: The Yankees versus the Red Sox, the Celtics versus the Lakers, the United versus the Galaxy, the Canadiens versus the Bruins, and the Bears versus the Packers. Each section is packed with intense play-by-play game action, recaps of classic moments that sparked the feuds and insights into heated clashes. And because it's Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf!
This revised edition is now part of our Passport to Reading program! Mike's telepathic dog Harry is able to send him secret signals about the opposing players on the baseball field, but Mike's weak pitching arm requires them to find another plan to save the game.
This revised edition is now part of our Passport to Reading program! In this level 3 reader, Mike's telepathic dog Harry is able to tell him what the other football team plans to do on the field but Mike wonders - is it cheating? Can he win the game without Harry's help? Completely re-illustrated in full color by popular artist Steve Björkman.
Theo Gordimer is a couch potato who prefers playing video games to playing sports. Then his world is rocked when his favourite aunt is diagnosed with cancer. Theo wants to do something - anything - other than visit the hospital and bring flowers. But what? Then a friend tells him about a 5km road race to benefit cancer research. Though he's nervous about the challenge Theo decides it's time to get off his couch. And so he begins a training program that opens a new door for him - and helps his aunt as well.
Twelve-year-old Traci Winchell is a gifted gymnast, but lately she's been having trouble, so much trouble that her coach warns her she may need to drop out or else risk serious injury. Traci wants to find something to fill the void left by gymnastics, but is diving for her?