Marty Gitlin
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
For a professional player, basketball isn't just a fun game-it's a job. Millions of people are watching your every move, expecting you to make every shot and block your competitors'. You have to give your all for every game, and when you're not playing, you're sharpening skills, working on plays, and studying your opponents. Dedication extends beyond the season. You must follow strict diets and workout plans to stay in shape throughout the year....
2) Australia
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Choosing just one animal mascot to represent the country of Australia is difficult! The marsupial contenders alone include the kangaroo, koala, and wombat. Then there are the predator options like the dingo and saltwater crocodile. After learning all about Australia in this title, fluent readers just might make a mascot pick!
3) Mexico
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Mexico is a cactus capital. Giant cardon, the worlds tallest cactuses, grow in the Sonoran Desert. They reach heights up to 63 feet! And Mexicans also eat the stems of prickly pear cactuses like vegetables! This country profile takes kids south of the border to explore Mexico."--
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
Inside MLB profiles each of the 30 franchises in Major League Baseball. Saint Louis Cardinals is a beginner's history of the Cardinals, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers. Fun facts, anecdotes, and sidebars round out the story of each club, allowing your readers to get Inside MLB!-- Provided by publisher.
7) Ohio
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
All across Ohio, there are incredible sights to behold, from skyscrapers that tower high above the ground to beautiful fall foliage in stunning shades of red, yellow, and green. Readers will get a chance to see all this and more as they get an overview of Ohioan culture, history, and wildlife. -- from Amazon.
9) Arkansas
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Arkansas."--Provided by publisher.
10) FBI
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Secret investigations and tracking down criminals are just the beginning of what members of the FBI do. Find out what FBI agents do to keep the United States safe"--
11) CIA
Author
Series
Publisher
Bolt is published by Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Secret meetings and spying around the world are just the beginning of what members of the CIA do. Find out what CIA agents do to keep the United States safe"--
12) Cincinnati Reds
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Protecting buildings and investigating terroristic threats are just the beginning of what members of the Federal Protective Service do. Find out what these security professionals do to keep the United States safe"--
15) Concussions
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Describes issues surrounding concussions in sports, including what causes them, their affects, and how sports leagues are trying to prevent them. Includes critical "Think About It" questions and "Case Study" special features"--
16) Japan
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In the United States, a bow is most often taken by a performer at the end of a concert or play. But in Japan, a bow is the traditional gesture to greet another person. This country close-up teaches upper-elementary students Japanese customs and much more about the Asian island nation."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Sportszone
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in baseball history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The candid autobiography of all-star pitcher "Sudden Sam" McDowell, whose alcohol-fueled life quickly and famously spiraled out of control, and his ultimate redemption as a counselor for other athletes suffering from addiction"--
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