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  • Kayaking

    Julie S. Bach

    Hardcover (Smart Apple Media, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes the history, equipment, and techniques involved in the sport of kayaking.
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  • Reggie White

    Bill Gutman

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press, Oct. 1, 1994)
    The personal story of the Green Bay Packer's defensive end describes his Tennessee childhood, participation in the University of Tennessee's Volunteers, brief involvement with the United States Football League, and his role as a Baptist minister.
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  • Brett, Favre: Leader of the Pack

    Bill Gutman

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press, April 1, 1998)
    A biography of the star quarterback, from his childhood in small-town Mississippi, through his college days, to his professional career with the Atlanta Falcons and Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers
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  • Sailing

    Julie S. Bach

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Presents some of the history, equipment, competitors, and competitions in the sport of sailboat racing.
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  • Fishing: The World's Greatest Fishing Spots and Techniques

    Paul Mason

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2011)
    Where is a good spot for mountain bikers to polish their cadence? Where would a snowboarder go to find the best powder? What’s a rock climber’s ideal location for climbing big walls? Grab your passport and get ready for a trip around the world―no budget necessary! Each stop highlights a different skill essential for mastering the sport as well as information on the geography of the place. With expert advice on equipment, techniques, and safety, this set is a great way to combine sports and geography.
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  • Track and Field

    Donna Bailey

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 1991)
    Describes the skills and techniques used in the running, jumping, throwing, and vaulting events that make up track and field sports
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  • Hiking and Camping: The World's Top Hikes and Camping Spots

    Paul Mason

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2011)
    Where is a good spot for mountain bikers to polish their cadence? Where would a snowboarder go to find the best powder? What’s a rock climber’s ideal location for climbing big walls? Grab your passport and get ready for a trip around the world―no budget necessary! Each stop highlights a different skill essential for mastering the sport as well as information on the geography of the place. With expert advice on equipment, techniques, and safety, this set is a great way to combine sports and geography.
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  • Cycling

    Donna Bailey

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Oct. 1, 1990)
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  • Cal Ripken, Jr.

    Bill Gutman

    Paperback (Millbrook Press, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Covers the life of the Baltimore Orioles star shortstop, from his childhood in a baseball family to his own successful career, including his breaking of the record for most consecutive games played
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  • Hakeem Olajuwon

    Bill Gutman

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press, Oct. 1, 1995)
    Examines the life of basketball superstar Hakeem Olajuwon, from his roots in Nigeria, to his years at the University of Houston, to his back-to-back championships as the center for the NBA's Houston Rockets.
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  • BMX and Mountain Biking: The World's Best Parks, Trails, Streets, and Techniques

    Paul Mason

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2010)
    The World’s Best Parks, Trails, Streets, and Techniques
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  • Soccer

    Cecilia Minden, Katie Marsico

    Library Binding (Cherry Lake Publishing, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Learn about the connection between math and soccer.
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