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  • Quidditch

    Martha London

    Library Binding (Sportszone, Dec. 15, 2019)
    This title introduces young sports fans to Quidditch, introducing the sport's history, rules, equipment, and why more and more athletes love playing it. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Sports' One-Hit Wonders

    Thomas Carothers

    Library Binding (Sportszone, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Learn more about players whose breakout achievements could not be maintained in the long run. From Mark Fidrych to Jeremy Lin, each chapter highlights a one-hit wonder from sports' history. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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  • Motocross

    Aaron Frisch

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Surveys the history, equipment, techniques, risks, and safety factors of motocross, a type of motorcycle racing characterized by unpaved courses with rugged terrain, jumps, and berms.
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  • Offbeat Sports

    Jon Marthaler

    Library Binding (Sportszone, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Learn more about the newest and oddest sports played around the world. From Quidditch to Bossaball, each chapter explores the rules and idiosyncrasies of some of the world's most offbeat sports.
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  • Sports' Greatest Turnarounds

    Heather Rule

    Library Binding (Sportszone, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Looks at some of the most notable upsets and comebacks in sports history, including the New York Mets' 1969 World Series victory, Goran Ivanisevic's 2001 Wimbledon title, and the Detroit Shock's 2003 season.
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  • Golf

    Aaron Frisch

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Surveys the history, equipment, courses, techniques, and legendary players in the sport of golf.
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  • Hard-to-Beat Sports Records

    Barry Wilner

    Library Binding (Sportszone, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Learn more about players whose records continue to astound sports fans. From Joe DiMaggio to Brett Favre, each chapter highlights a player and the record that preserves them in sports history. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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  • Sports' Most Memorable Characters

    Marty Gitlin

    Library Binding (Sportszone, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Learn more about some of the biggest personalities in sports history. From Harry Caray to Dennis Rodman, each chapter highlights a clown, oddball, or controversial figure in major athletics. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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  • Biggest Scandals in Sports

    Tyler Mason

    Library Binding (Sportszone, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Learn more about the biggest scandals to rock the sports world. From the Steroid Era of baseball to point shaving in basketball, each chapter highlights the circumstances and outcomes of some of sports' most shocking scandals. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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  • Tae Kwon Do

    Marcy Olson

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Presents the history, principles, gym etiquette, belts, and vocabulary of the ancient art and sport of tae kwon do.
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  • Greatest Teams That Didn't Win It All

    Will Graves

    Library Binding (Sportszone, Dec. 15, 2017)
    Learn more about the greatest teams and the astounding losses that sent them home empty-handed. From the 2001 St. Louis Rams to the 2007 New England Patriots, each chapter highlights a major upset in sports' history. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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  • Rock Climbing

    Patrick Ryan

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Details the history, equipment, techniques, and competitions of rock climbing.
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