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Greta wants to become a great skateboarder, but when she falls at the local skate park and is teased by a boy in her class, she puts her board away. Then she meets her new neighbor, Pilar, who loves skateboarding and has a homemade ramp. The new friends team up to prove that girls can skateboard just as well as boys.
42) Softball Setback
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Sisters Emilia and Natalia love playing softball together. Both are great pitchers. Emilia enjoys being the center of attention and loves being on the pitcher's mound. Natalia would rather be behind her catcher's mask and never pitch. Then Emilia hurts her ankle during a big game. Will Natalia be able to overcome her fear of being in the spotlight and step up to the mound?
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When Josiah joins the wrestling club, he gets teased by some of the bigger kids because of his small size. One teammate helps Josiah learn some moves that take advantage of his quickness. But other teammates continue to tease Josiah. Will Josiah be able to prove he has what it takes to compete?
44) BMX Blast
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Jamal loves riding his bike as fast as he can around the neighborhood. But, when his dad signs him up for the local BMX race team, he learns speed isn't the only thing you need to win a race that has jumps! Another racer on his team, Brian, offers to help Jamal learn to jump. Jamal helps Brian get faster. Can the friends find the right formula to win the big race?
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Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to break barriers in sports where they've been historically underrepresented. Their talent and passion inspire present and future players. Find out more about athletes such as Simone Manuel, Satchel Paige, and Maya Moore and celebrate their achievements in sports....
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The entertainment industry includes TV shows and movies, plays, comedy, and more. New people are always ready to show off their talent. Black entertainers such as Queen Latifah, Donald Glover, and Zendaya transform the industry and move people's emotions. They deliver performances and create works that inspire audiences in every generation. Discover more Black entertainers and learn about their many achievements and how they continue to impact entertainment....
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Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or challenging topics. Their creative styles have influenced other artists in a variety of genres, including pop, rap, and R&B. Celebrate artists such as Nina Simone, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and Kendrick Lamar who have made notable achievements in music.
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"Why is Green Bay, Wisconsin, nicknamed "Titletown?" Does "icing" the kicker of an opposing team actually work? Do sewer systems in some cities really get flooded during halftime on Super Bowl Sunday? Dig in to get the real stories behind these and other great football myths and legends!"--
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"Did the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!"--Provided by publisher.
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"Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!"--
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"Did a major-league pitcher really hit a bird with a fastball in the middle of a game? What did a goat have to do with the Chicago Cubs not winning a championship for more than 70 years? Did Babe Ruth really point toward center field just before hitting a big home run in the 1932 World Series? Prepare to uncover the real stories behind these and other great baseball myths and legends!"--
52) Cheer champs
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Leah practices gymnastics all the time and she would like to join the cheer squad, but she is also deaf and she struggles with the count of the routine in practice--but another girl, Monica, who can sign a little, offers to help her with the routine and together the girls come up with a plan so the team can nail the routine during competition.
53) The Final Four
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"Provides an overview of the Final Four, from the event's beginnings up to the present day"--Publisher.
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The second book in the Nick's Adventures Series!
Nick is creating a masterpiece. He is painting a picture of his favorite bird—the critically endangered Philippine eagle.
But as he paints, he drifts off to sleep...
Nick dreams he is in a wild rainforest, the home of the Philippine eagle, and he has a mission to accomplish. He soars into the air and scans the rainforest below. Can Nick accomplish
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Moses prefers video games to sports, but his parents have signed him up for the tennis team anyway; his strategy is to take it easy and hope he gets tossed from the team--his attitude angers the other children and after one of the boys, Xavier, gives him lesson in teamwork, Moses finally starts to take tennis and team seriously. Includes suggestions for activities and discussion.
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Gregory sueña con convertirse en una estrella del básquetbol, con salir en la televisión y disfrutar de los aplausos del público por haber ganado todos los partidos por sí mismo. Sin embargo, cuando se inscribe en un equipo juvenil local, Gregory entiende rápidamente lo que significa jugar un deporte de equipo. No puedes ganarlo todo solo. ¡Necesitas a tus compañeros!
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There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have broken barriers and inspired future generations. Celebrate the artists and writers who have excelled in the past and present, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, artist Kehinde Wiley, and poet Nikki Giovanni.
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There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have broken barriers and inspired future generations. Celebrate the artists and writers who have excelled in the past and present, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, artist Kehinde Wiley, and poet Nikki Giovanni.
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