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May 8, 2017

Serena Williams: Legends In Sports

Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. Her powerful serve surprises her

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December 5, 2016

Supercharged Infield

Penny Farrell is surprised by the sudden change in her teammates on the Hawks softball team. They are playing better that Penny ever thought possible! Stranger still, this new strength

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December 5, 2016

Wild Pitch

Eddie doesn't like the idea of girls playing baseball in his league, but when one of his pitches injures a girl, he rethinks his attitudes.

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November 15, 2016

In the Goal with…Brianna Scurry

In the 1999 Women's World Cup championship, Brianna Scurry was the goalkeeper for the USA women's national team.  She faced the greatest challenge of her career when she had to

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November 15, 2016

On the Ice with…Tara Lipinski

In 1998, Tara Lipinski was 15 years old and won the Olympic gold medal in figure skating.  At that time she was the youngest female ever to do so.  She

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November 14, 2016

On the Court with…Lisa Leslie

One the top players in the Women's National Basketball Association was the star Lisa Leslie.  She started her career with the Los Angeles Sparks and was a member of the

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March 23, 2016

Great Americans in Sports: Mia Hamm

This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the field with a soccer legend Mia Hamm's speed, aggressive play, and ability to

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April 9, 2014

Double Play at Short

Who is the Jaguars’ mysterious shortstop? Danny Walker is one of the best players his team has; in fact, his adoptive parents and sister consider him a shoo-in for the

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April 9, 2014

Windmill Windup

Kelly Conroy is stoked for the upcoming softball season. Last year her team almost won the championship. She can’t wait to rejoin her teammates and conquer the competition. Then the

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April 9, 2014

Red-Hot Hightops

Are Kelly’s new hightops magically helping her game? When Kelly Roberts plays basketball at home with her friend Ester, she’s a whiz, but as soon as she faces a crowd,

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April 9, 2014

Goalkeeper in Charge

Will Tina’s shyness ruin her chances to play keeper? Tina Esparza loves everything about soccer, especially the fact that it’s a team sport in which no one player stands out.

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April 4, 2014

Dive Right In

Twelve-year-old Traci Winchell is a gifted gymnast, but lately she’s been having trouble-so much trouble that her coach warns her she may need to drop out or else risk serious

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April 4, 2014

Spike It!

Can Jamie learn to live with her new stepsister? When Jamie Bonner’s father remarries, Jamie’s life turns upside down. She’s not just getting a new mother, but a new sister

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April 4, 2014

Behind the Desk With Matt Christopher: The #1 Sportswriter for Kids

In 1954, Matt Christopher wrote and published The Lucky Baseball Bat and has since published more than one hundred twenty novels, making him the most prolific and bestselling sportswriter for

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April 4, 2014

On the Court with… Jennifer Capriati

Jennifer Capriati was a teen tennis phenom at age fourteen. Then, Capriati began to feel burdened by the pressures of fame, fortune, and the need to win. Three years after

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April 3, 2014

On the Field With… Julie Foudy

Julie Foudy knows what it’s like to wear gold: She has first-place medals from the Women’s World Cup 1991, the 1996 Olympic Games, and the Women’s World Cup 1999. And

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April 3, 2014

On the Court with…Venus and Serena Williams

The 25th title in this top-selling sports series reviews the lives of two of the best tennis stars in the country. Venus and Serena Williams have captured the attention of

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April 2, 2014

Baseball Jokes and Riddles

What are the best kind of shoes to wear for stealing bases? Get ready to hold your sides and roll your eyes—America’s best-loved sports writer for children has let his

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April 2, 2014

Extreme Teams #6: Into the Danger Zone

Now that Charlie Abbott has finally settled in with his new group of friends, he is excited to introduce them to an old friend who is coming to visit. But

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