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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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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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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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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 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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Super Sports Star Kevin Garnett
Stew Thornley
Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, July 1, 2001)Profiles the power forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves, discussing his childhood in South Carolina and high school years in Chicago, his decision to skip college, and his success with the Timberwolves.
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Patrick Mahomes
Kevin Frederickson
Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)This title introduces readers to Pat Mahomes, covering his early life, career, and life off the field. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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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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Drew Brees
Kevin Frederickson
Paperback (North Star Editions, Aug. 1, 2019)This title introduces readers to Drew Brees, covering his early life, career, and life off the field. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
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Hockey Numbers
Matt Napier, Melanie Rose
Board book (Sleeping Bear Press, June 9, 2009)Crowd favorite Hat Tricks Count now skates in as a new boardbook, Hockey Numbers. Young sports fans see numbers everywhere from the 2 goalies to 8 ticket stubs and the number of pucks in the final net!
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Super Sports Star Jerome Bettis
Ken Rappoport
Library Binding (Enslow Elementary, May 1, 2003)In 2003, each title in this elementary-level sports series looks at the life and career of a different football sports star. These are the players kids want to read about! Each book is in chapter format, with simple sentences. Full color photos are used throughout each book and on each cover. Books include career statistics, where to write and e-mail, a glossary, reading about, a further reading list, Internet addresses, and an index.What makes Jerome Bettis a Super Sports Star? Jerome Bettis is a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). For Bettis, being a super sports star is not just about speed and power. Bettis can play like a fullback and a tailback. He can also run and catch passes. Bettis has worked hard to become one of the NFL's top running backs.
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