David Stabler
Author
Series
Publisher
Quirk Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sixteen "true tales from the childhoods of famous athletes, from Babe Ruth (so incorrigible that his parents put him in reform school at age 7) to Muhammad Ali (who learned to fight at age 12 after a thief stole his bicycle)"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Basketball forward Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Finals in 2021. Sports fans will love learning about the superstar's greatest basketball moments, workouts, life off the court, and more"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United is one of soccer's greatest forwards. In 2021, he even set a new men's record for most international goals of all time. Uncover how he became a soccer superstar"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Soccer forward Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is known for his skillful goal-scoring and his collection of awards. Readers will dive into Messi's impressive career and life"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is one of the best in the NFL. In the 2022-2023 season, he helped lead his team to victory in the Super Bowl. Explore his life and career"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Forget the moon landing, the Nobel prizes, and the famous inventions. When the world's most brilliant scientists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Albert Einstein daydreamed instead of paying attention in class. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails in her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope. Kid Scientists tells these stories and more...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Since 1946, the Golden State Warriors have been making basketball history. Relive their greatest moments, explore how the team has adapted through difficult seasons, and learn about star players like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Wilt Chamberlain"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Boston Celtics have been NBA champions many times, but winning hasn't always been easy. Read about their greatest moments, their legendary seasons, and the players that could take them to the top once again"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"No one was surprised when Dale Earnhardt Jr. began his racing career at age seventeen. His father and grandfather were professional racers, and he spent most of his childhood servicing cars at his dad's dealership. Now Dale was ready for his own turn in the driver's seat. He started out racing in the Street Stock division but would go on to win several NASCAR championships before retiring from driving full time in 2017. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s passion...
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world's most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you!
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Who Is Jimmy Carter? details the entire life of Jimmy Carter, beginning with his 1924 birth in Plains, Georgia. Readers will learn about his life as a peanut farmer, a Sunday school teacher, a president, a Nobel Prize winner, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Star Trek stands as one of the most popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Picard is one of its fan-favorite characters thanks to his inspiring quotes and brilliant leadership. As the captain of the starship USS Enterprise, Picard has taken viewers with him on adventures through space for decades. Now, young fans can learn even more about the famous character, including details about his obsessions with Earl Grey tea and Shakespeare"--...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays is one of baseball's most powerful sluggers. He broke a home run record in the 2019 Home Run Derby. Readers will thrill to learn about this baseball superstar"--