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B is for Buckaroo: A Cowboy Alphabet
Gleaves Whitney, Louise Doak Whitney, Susan Guy
Paperback (Sleeping Bear Press, Dec. 15, 2006)"L is for lariat or lasso, a loop of rope coiled just so. Swing it wide or swing it low. Hook those horns and yell whoa!" Hold on to your hat and strap on your spurs! Cowpokes and buckaroos of all ages will enjoy this A-Z gallop through the facts, feats, and folks of the cowboy way of life. Even greenhorns are invited to ride this fun-filled range!
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Franco Harris
S. H Burchard
Paperback (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, )None
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Wrigley Field: 100 Stories for 100 Years
Dan Campana, Rob Carroll, Dan Roan, Kerry Wood
Paperback (The History Press, Nov. 5, 2013)Charge through the turnstiles of this collection of personal stories about baseball's greatest ballpark and the sacred space it occupies in the hearts of Cubs fans and the soul of Wrigleyville. With contributors like Bob Costas, Rick Sutcliffe and Steve Stone, this informal oral history salutes the legacy that has made Wrigley such an unforgettable part of baseball and Chicago for the last century. These one hundred stories reflect the variety of millions of Cubs fans around the world, from those whose relationship with the Friendly Confines has lasted a lifetime to those who are taking their seats up close to the ivy for the very first time.
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B is for Buckaroo: A Cowboy Alphabet
Louise Doak Whitney, Gleaves Whitney, Susan Guy
Hardcover (Sleeping Bear Press, Sept. 13, 2003)"L is for lariat or lasso, a loop of rope coiled just so. Swing it wide or swing it low. Hook those horns and yell whoa!" Hold on to your hat and strap on your spurs! Cowpokes and buckaroos of all ages will enjoy this A-Z gallop through the facts, feats, and folks of the cowboy way of life. Even greenhorns are invited to ride this fun-filled range!
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Hockey Numbers
Matt Napier, Melanie Rose
Board book (Sleeping Bear Press, Sept. 17, 2007)Thick, sturdy pages combined with short, easy-to-read sentences introduce young hockey fans to numbers found at the game, from two goalies to eight ticket stubs.
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Super Sports Star Penny Hardaway
Ken Rappoport
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2001)Profiles the guard of the Phoenix Suns, and describes his childhood living with his grandmother in Tennessee, his early interest in basketball, and his success at Memphis State before turning professional.
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Super Sports Star Gary Payton
Judith J Mandell
Hardcover (Enslow Elementary, June 1, 2001)-- Elementary reading-level books about the lives and careers of sports stars.-- Full color photos with simple sentences make these books enjoyable to read.
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Whitewater Rafting on West Virginia's New & Gauley Rivers:: Come on In, the Water's Weird
Jay Young
Paperback (The History Press, July 14, 2011)A certain mixture of whimsy and derring-do is required to shove off down (or up) the New or Gauley River with scant protection aside from a helmet, life vest and one's compatriots. It's a choice that could be so easily avoided, but that wouldn't make sense to the proud and colorful characters who have long been shooting these rapids, some of the most popular and treacherous in the country. Here, Jay Young, a raft guide turned writer, leads readers through the local lore and history of the rivers, where--much to the delight of those brave enough to face these rapids--the ordinary almost never occurs.
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Christian McCaffrey: NFL Star
Douglas Lynne
Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2020)The worlds greatest sports stars are known for dominating their opponents and making dynamic plays that amaze their fans. Get to know NFL star Michael Thomas, highlighting the biggest moments of his career. Filled with exciting photos, compelling text, and informative sidebars, this book is sure to be a hit with young football fans.
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Sports: Star Nadia Comaneci
S. H. Burchard
Library Binding (Harcourt Childrens Books, Sept. 1, 1977)A biography of the Romanian gymnast who received seven perfect scores and won four medals at the 1976 Olympics.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Powerhouse
Matt Chandler
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award. Giannis went from selling toys and sunglasses to help his family get by to playing in the NBA and turning heads with his power and grace. Get all the facts on Giannis's extraordinary rise in basketball in this exciting biography.
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Alex Morgan: Soccer Champion
Matt Chandler
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)Alex Morgan first joined a soccer team when she was 14 years old, quickly impressing her peers and coaches with her skills. From there, she grew to become a world-class soccer player, reaching incredible heights including a FIFA Women's World Cup championship and an Olympic gold medal. Learn about Alex's rise in soccer in this electric biography in the Stars of Sports series.
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