Fred Bowen
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Ted Williams hit .406 for the season in 1941--a feat not matched since. In this inspirational picture book, authentic sports writing and rich, classic illustrations bring to life the truly spectacular story of the Red Sox legend, whose hard work and perseverance make him the perfect role model for baseball enthusiasts of all ages.
4) Real hoops
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
When Ben and Logan go to a recreation center to practice basketball with more experienced players in hopes of getting on the freshman team, they meet Hud, who could be the perfect point guard if he is willing to listen to the coach.
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Eighth-grade soccer forward Nick Osborne and his teammates are highly competitive but, with help from his soccer-playing aunt, Nick begins to see that good sportsmanship is more important than winning. Includes a recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and the real story behind the novel.
8) Outside shot
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Richie Mallon has always known he was a shooter. Now that he is facing basketball tryouts under a tough new coach, will his amazing shooting talent be enough to keep him on the team?"--
10) Lucky enough
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Trey, sure his lucky charm got him onto the Ravens thirteen-year-old travel baseball team, becomes increasingly superstitious and, when he loses the charm, he loses confidence, as well.--Provided by Publisher.
11) Speed demon
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Ninth-grader Tim Beeman, struggling as a newcomer at elite Hilton Prep, is torn between using his special talent for speed by playing on the prestigious football team or by running with the more relaxed track and field team"--
12) Off the bench
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Kris wants to be a star scorer on the court like his brother Dylan, but he discovers the energy he brings to his team as the sixth man is just as important as scoring points.
13) Extra innings
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree Publishing Company Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Mike's passion for baseball clashes with his father's concerns about his responsibilities, so Mike must find a balance between his passion for the game and his after-school work.
17) Perfect game
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Isaac is a perfectionist, especially when it comes to baseball, and is unable to cope when things go wrong until his coach asks him to help out with a Unified Sports basketball team on which intellectually-disabled and other children play together.
Author
Series
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Sam is proud that his touchdown in the final play of a game left his football team undefeated, but when a videorecording of the game reveals that the touchdown was scored illegally, he and the other Cowboys must decide whether to reveal the truth. Includes facts about a similar situation faced by Cornell University's team after a game with Dartmouth in 1940.
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