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1) LeBron James
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
LeBron James has been a National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar since he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers as a teenager in 2003. In 2010, after turning Cleveland into a winning team, LeBron left his hometown to play with the Miami Heat. In Miami, LeBron and his teammates won the NBA Finals in 2012 and 2013. In 2014, LeBron returned to Cleveland to try to bring a championship to the city. Read all about LeBron's remarkable journey.
3) Barry Bonds
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the personal life and career of the San Francisco Giants baseball player who holds the record for most home runs in a season and is the first baseball player to win five MVP awards.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is one of the most successful players in NFL history. Chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the first pick in the 1998 NFL draft, Peyton earned a reputation for being one of the league's smartest quarterbacks. He led the Colts to victory in the 2007 Super Bowl and was named Most Valuable Player of the NFL a record four times. After missing the 2011-2012 season due to an injury, Peyton left Indianapolis to...
10) Aaron Rodgers
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Many people believed NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers would quickly become a star when he joined the Green Bay Packers in 2005. But as the backup to Brett Favre, Aaron didn't get to play much during his first three seasons. When Aaron took over as starting quarterback in 2008, he showed that he belonged on the field. Aaron led his team to the...
11) David Ortiz
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Pub
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
David Ortiz is always ready when the Boston Red Sox need their biggest slugger. Big Papi, as he is known to fans and teammates, has led his team to three World Series championships with his powerful hitting. David is one of baseball's greatest superstars, winning game after game with his bat. But the big man from the Dominican Republic is also a fine leader and one of the most beloved sports stars in New England. Learn more about Big Papi's journey...
12) Choppers
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Describes the first choppers, how modern choppers are built, and lists popular rallies where owners can display their one-of-a-kind creations"--Provided by publisher.
13) Kobe Bryant
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of basketball guard Kobe Bryant, whose high scoring game helped bring the Los Angeles Lakers three straight world championships.
14) David Beckham
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Soccer superstar David Beckham is one of the biggest celebrities in the world. Born in Great Britain, David was playing for England's top soccer team by the age of twenty. David moved to the United States in 2007 and joined the Los Angeles Galaxy. In 2011, David led the Galaxy to victory in the Major League Soccer (MLS) championship. Learn more about the life of one of sports' biggest stars.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explores scouts, the men and women who opened up the West, including early scouts like Sacagawea, other famous scouts like Kit Carson, and the maps and trails that scouts helped create that changed the American landscape"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Examines gunfighters in the Wild West, including the typical traits and tools of gunfighters, infamous outlaws, gangs, important lawmen, and how the gun often ruled the Wild West"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Examines the Pony Express, including the origins of the mail carrier service, the trails and stations, the Pony Express riders, amazing stories from the riders, and the legacy of the Pony Express"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
During the heat of competition, the slightest misstep in your floor exercise or a fall off the balance beam could cost you a trophy or your team a championship. Gymnastics is all about precision and technique. Would your readers like to perform like an Olympic gold medalist? Author Jeff Savage gives step-by-step instructions to many of the basic techniques in gymnastics, and provides readers with some fun tips from Olympic champions.
20) Tom Brady
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots has done it all in the National Football League (NFL). He and his teammates have won the Super Bowl three times. Twice he was named Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl. But Tom didn't get to the top by being satisfied with his accomplishments. He still has the drive to win, and almost made it to the Super Bowl again in 2014. Learn all about one of the fiercest competitors in football history.