cheerleading

"The cheerleading squad at Shadyside has always been strong, but now there are rumors that lack of funds may mean the end of cheerleading at Shadyside. That would be a shame for Heather Wyatt, who has just transferred from her old school, where she was a star, and is eager to join the squad. There's only one other girl who stands in her way-rich, spoiled Devra Dalby, who is also trying out for the one open slot. The competition to join the squad is anything but friendly--and it ends in murder. Will Heather make the squad--if there's even a squad anymore--or will she end up dead?"--Provided by publisher.

Examines cheerleading, discussing the history and famous cheerleaders, and offers tips and advice on how to improve your performance.

"Tam is on the cheerleading squad finally. Tam works hard and she has plenty of talent. She loves jumping and doing flips and dancing. But Tam's family is different than most of the other squad members' families. Her mom doesn't speak English and she has five little brothers. There's no way they can afford the cheerleading sneakers and hair ribbons the rest of the squad has. Several girls on the squad do little things that make it clear that Tam isn't welcome. Will Tam be able to stand up for herself? And if she does, will anything actually change?"--Provided by the publisher.

An introduction to cheerleading that discusses its history, spirit, stretching, gear, motions, jumps, chants, and more.

"Kirsty has joined a junior cheerleading squad and is headed to her first big competition in nearby Cove City! Rachel is coming along for the weekend to support her friend--and cheer her on from the sidelines. The girls are excited, but the competition is stiff, and things are about to take a magical turn ... Jack Frost has stolen Carmen the cheerleading fairy's magic objects. He has a new trophy case in the Ice Castle and wants the cheer competition's top prize to come home with him!"--Back cover.

Marnie is forced into a leadership roll on her competitive cheerleading team, but it's harder than she imagined to keep the Soar Starlings--and herself--aloft.

Readers learn about the excitement and drama of playing for, coaching, and cheering on teams in basketball's exhilarating championship series.

Maddy decides to try out for the Titans again, though she is worried the Grizzlies will think she is a traitor, and she is confused that her feelings for her best friend Evan seem to be developing into something more.

Maddy Hays ends up on the cheerleading B-squad, a not-so-promising group called the Grizzlies, instead of on the top squad, the Titans. Can she deal with her disappointment and find a way to make being on the Grizzlies something to cheer about?.

Colleen is devastated when her best friend changes schools--but when she learns that Meredith is teaching her new cheerleading squad the routine they created together for an upcoming competition their friendship is tested.