GO FOR THE GOAL
Josh and his talented travel league soccer teammates are having trouble coming together as a successful team.
All the players on Josh’s elite travel league soccer team, the United, are talented, but they each seem to be playing for themselves. As a result, they can’t win a single game. Tired of always losing, Josh begins to wonder if he made a mistake by leaving his old team. But just when Josh is about to give up on his new team, he makes a discovery: the 1999 United States Women’s World Cup team faced similar difficulties the year they won it all. Using team-building exercises was their solution, and Josh convinces his coach to try the same approach. Will they be able to turn the United into a real team?
Author Fred Bowen continues his Sports Story series with play-by-play action that’s sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats! An afterword provides the real story of the 1999 United States Women’s World Cup team.
GOLDEN GLOVE
Without his lucky glove, Jamie doesn’t believe in his ability to lead his baseball team to victory.
Jamie lovingly oiled his glove all winter and, as the season approaches, he—and his glove—are in top form. When he carelessly loses his glove, he also loses his faith in himself and it shows in his playing. After an unsuccessful search, Jamie borrows a glove for the season’s opening game. Disappointed in his performance, Jamie seeks help at a local sporting goods shop and finds it in the generosity of the store’s owner—a former minor league player. The old-timer uses the history of baseball gloves and a few fielding tips to demonstrate that no tool—even a lucky glove—is a substitute for confidence and determination.
Author Fred Bowen continues his Sports Story series with play-by-play action that’s sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats! An afterword provides the real story behind baseball gloves.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Golden State Warriors professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Stephen Curry.
HARDCOURT COMEBACK
When a basketball team’s star forward loses his confidence, he has to learn how to think like a winner again.
Brett Carter, the Wildcats’ star forward, plays to win. Brett likes being the best at whatever he does. However, his confidence is shaken when he misses a routine layup during an important game and his team loses. Now every time he is on the court, his heart starts pounding and he feels something he has never experienced before: fear. When his coach tells Brett about well-known players from the past who made successful comebacks after disappointing performances, Brett realizes he can overcome his nervousness. But is it too late to save the Wildcats’ season?
Author Fred Bowen continues his Sports Story series with full court, play-by-play action that’s sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats! An afterword offers more information on well-known players and their hard-fought comebacks.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS PRESENT THE POINTS BEHIND B'BALL
Beginning readers can learn about the science behind basketball in this slam-dunk Level 3 Ready-to-Read that will have everyone cheering.
Have you ever wondered how a Harlem Globetrotters player can spin a basketball on one finger for so long? Or what a basketball is made of? Or how the laws of physics are also the laws of basketball? You’re only a few four-point shots away from becoming a Science of Fun Stuff Expert on basketball!
Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! There’s even a special section at the back to extend the learning and a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning science has never been so much fun!
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HOT HAND
From #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica!
It’s simple. All Billy Raynor wants to do is shoot. After all, he is one of the best shooters in the league. But with his dad as his coach, and his parents newly separated, somehow everything’s become complicated. His brother Ben hardly talks anymore. His mom is always traveling on business. And his dad is always on his case about not being a team player. But when Ben’s piano recital falls on the same day as the championship game, it’s Billy who teaches his dad the meaning of being a team player.
JOHN CENA
John Cena is one of the most popular Superstars in WWE history. Discover the ins and outs of what makes him “The Champ”, his desire, work ethic and refusal to ever give up. Learn about all his greatest matches, moments and triumphs, as well as fun facts.