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Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Kids play games. It is fun to win. But kids can have fun when they lose, too. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction eBook teaches young learners to have fun while playing, regardless of whether they win or lose. With simple, repetitive sentences that foster word recognition skills and engaging photographs that support the text-to-image relationship, this engaging title builds foundational skills to support early childhood literacy. Text...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Hamilton vs. Jefferson, Gates vs. Jobs, Bird vs. Johnson, and Coke vs. Pepsi are all examples of rivalries. What defines a rivalry and why do they develop? Do rivalries push people to perform better, or do they hurt progress? Examine these questions and learn about some of the biggest rivalries in politics, business, sports, and culture from throughout history--starting with the Founding Fathers themselves! Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars,...
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Peter's best friends and new coach have told him that he is one of the best players on the lacrosse team, but he doesn't really believe them. Also Hurley Johnson, the team's captain, will stop at nothing to make Peter quit the team. Now Peter doubts his own ability and wants to give up.
6) On guard
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Trey finds out his cousin is on the opposing basketball team, he finds it hard to focus on the game and worries more about winning.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
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Thirteen-year-old Janelle loves figure skating, but when she enters a competition she is frustrated because she is not as good at the jumps as another girl at the rink and she starts to wonder if she should just quit--until her coach comes up with an idea.
10) Kart competition
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Twelve-year-old friends Ted and Ashley are finally old enough to go to Kart Kamp in the summer, where they meet Gil Stevens, son of a famous driver, but soon Ted's competitive instincts start to get the better of him, and camp becomes less about learning than winning.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dana and the rest of the Raiders gymnastics team believe that hard work and practice are the way to win--so how will they fare against the Superiors, a team with a reputation for dirty play and cheating?
12) Cycling champion
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Austin, eager to win sports trophies like his older brothers, joins a local cycling club and enters his name for a three mile race--will he learn in time that bicycle racing is as much about technique as speed?
13) Gold medal swim
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Sam is the best swimmer on his team, and he is happy to help the new student, Julien, practice his laps and technique--but when it comes to an actual race, only one swimmer can win.
Author
Series
Willow Cove novels volume 2
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Gillian has been happily divorced for several years and, after trying a few dating apps, prefers to stay that way. Navigating her way through dates with fat shamers and lackluster men has left her with no desire to do anything other than work in her garden in her spare time. Who needs rude comments and awkward first-date conversation when soft roses and vibrant tulips are so much better? Noah West has just moved to Willow Cove. After a rough breakup...
15) Cheer choice
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Colleen is devastated when her best friend changes schools--but when she learns that Meredith is teaching her new cheerleading squad the routine they created together for an upcoming competition their friendship is tested.
16) Long shot
Author
Series
Comeback kids volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
Pedro, an avid basketball player, decides to run for class president, challenging a teammate who is also one of the most popular boys in school.
17) Outfield outcast
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Malcolm is used to being the star first-baseman of his middle school team, but this year he has serious competition from a former benchwarmer, so he finds himself stuck in the outfield--and having to learn to put the team first.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"One to Watch meets Beach Read in Jenny L. Howe's smart, swoony debut The Make-Up Test, in which two exes find themselves battling against each other-and their unresolved feelings-for a spot in a prestigious Ph.D. program.."--
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Series
Language
English
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"A coffee war is brewing in Maple Falls, where Anita and Tanner are serving up plenty of steam to keep the town buzzing"--
Tanner Castillo's place behind the counter at the Sunshine Diner is a fixture in the small town of Maple Falls, Arkansas. After years of saving every penny, he has purchased the diner and make the necessary renovations to bring it into the 21st century. Anita Bedford has always been happy to work as a waitress at the diner, especially...
20) Shipped: a novel
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Language
English
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"Between taking night classes for her MBA and her demanding day job at a cruise line, marketing manager Henley Evans barely has time for herself, let alone family, friends, or dating. But when she's shortlisted for the promotion of her dreams, all her sacrifices finally seem worth it. The only problem? Graeme Crawford-Collins, the remote social media manager and the bane of her existence, is also up for the position. Although they've never met in...
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