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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 3
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English
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"Romeo and Juliet", one of William Shakespeare's most iconic tragedies, tells the poignant tale of young love and family conflict. Set in Verona, Italy, the story revolves around the passionate romance between Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, members of feuding families.
The star-crossed lovers meet at a masquerade ball and quickly fall deeply in love, despite their families' bitter rivalry. Their secret relationship leads to a series of events...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Being a professional baseball player is no walk in the park-it's a physically and mentally demanding job. When you're on the field, millions of people are expecting you to record base hits as a batter or strikeouts as a pitcher. And the work continues beyond game time; you need to practice, work out, and scout your competition. Aches and pains are a given. And on top of everything else, you must perform amidst constant travel, media attention, and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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. You...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Playing professional football is a dream for many-but it's also a high-pressure, grueling job. If you're the pro player on the field, millions of people are scrutinizing your every play, expecting you to make your blocks, outsmart your opponents, move the ball to your end zone, and score. To play at 100 percent on Sundays, you are constantly preparing for the next game-practicing, lifting weights, going to meetings, or watching video. Throughout the...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
To play professional hockey, you need plenty of grit and determination-it's a physically and emotionally punishing job. Millions of people are expecting you to give your all, connect on your checks, outskate your competitors, and do whatever it takes to score goals. To perform at that level, you must be in impeccable shape all year round. You'll spend hundreds of hours practicing skills, working with teammates, and watching video. Plus you'll need...
8) Basketball
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
There has been a rise in young female athletes showing an interest in playing particular sports, such as basketball. This comprehensive guide, created specifically for them, presents the basic rules of the sport, different positions on the court, safety tips, and other beneficial information to help them become a successful team player. This age-appropriate and accessible text also promotes acceptance of female athletes among both boys and girls....
9) Field Hockey
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
There has been an increase in young girls playing hockey, and field hockey is a very popular version of this sport for girls to play. This essential guide introduces readers to important aspects of the game of field hockey, from the rules and positions to safety tips and other fun facts about this fast-paced sport and the people who play it. Informational diagrams, fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and vivid, full-color photographs help young readers...
10) Soccer
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As more girls are becoming interested in playing a variety of sports, these young female athletes are in need of a useful guide created with them in mind. This guide presents the basic rules of soccer, different player positions, safety tips, and other fun facts about this exciting sport. They will also learn the physical and mental benefits of playing a sport and the importance of being team players. A detailed glossary, helpful diagrams, eye-catching...
11) Tennis
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Female tennis players such as Serena Williams have inspired many girls to learn more about this exciting sport. This guide allows them to do exactly that. With each turn of the page, they learn how the sport is played, how to stay safe on the court, and other fun facts about tennis. The age-appropriate main text allows them to discover how playing tennis promotes an active and healthy lifestyle and encourages the development of self-esteem. In addition,...
12) Track and Field
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Over the years, female track and field stars have achieved great success and inspired young athletes to follow in their footsteps. This age-appropriate and accessible text covers the various activities included in track and field, the basic rules of each event, and useful tips on finding the event that is right for each athlete. Informative diagrams, helpful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and creative design elements will spark young readers' interest...
13) Volleyball
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As the number of female athletes rises, the need for useful guides to empower and inform them also rises. This guide to the popular sport of volleyball teaches young readers the sport's rules, different player positions, safety tips, and other fun facts about this sport. Additional information is provided through interesting fact boxes, detailed graphic organizers, and a helpful glossary. Eye-catching, full-color photographs also enhance this fun...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Crack! When the bat meets the ball, the gloves are up and it's prime time on the diamond. From sliding snags in the outfield to body-battering grabs at the wall, experience the craziest clutch catches from pro baseball's biggest superstars. These spectacular snatches will leave you spellbound!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whoosh! When the high-tops leave the hardwood, it's prime time on the basketball court. From monster in-game jams to gravity-defying contest slams, experience the most ridonkulous dunks from pro basketball's biggest superstars. Some of these rim-rocking plays even blew out the backboards!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Hike! When the center snaps the ball, the defensive line pounces, and it's prime time on the gridiron. From bone-rattling hits to game-changing take-downs, experience the sickest sacks from football's biggest superstars. These tremendous quarterback-crunching plays will leave you stunned!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Whack! When the blade strikes the puck, it's prime time on the ice. From sizzling slap shots to brilliant backhands, experience the wickedest goals from hockey's biggest superstars. These sensational shots were so hot, they practically set the ice on fire!
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