sports

After an accident, seventh graders Joya Mia and Kiki help their best friend Greer cope by signing up for a triathlon.

Presents simple jokes and riddles revolving around the subject of sports.

"This title explores the exciting sport of skateboarding by looking at its history, techniques, equipment, and how people compete in the sport"--Provided by publisher.

"This title explores the sport of rhythmic gymnastics by looking at its history, techniques, equipment, and how people compete in the sport"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to football, discussing the sport's history, teams, and athletes.

"This title explores the exciting sport of baton twirling by looking at its history, techniques, equipment, and how people compete in the sport"--Provided by publisher.

New to Cincinnati, where her father is now coach of the University basketball team, eighth-grader Aurora (called Rory) finds herself isolated by the heated team rivalries--especially when it turns out her new friend Abby's father has a mysterious feud with Rory's father that threatens her new friendship.

From important equipment and rules to the history and greatest stars of each sport, this title uses vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to inform young readers about ultimate frisbee.

Introduces young readers to dance, discussing the sport's history, styles, and dancers.

"Fifth-grader Claire can do a perfect triple handspring. She can do a giant pirouette on the uneven bars. What she can't do is reading. With a lot of effort, she hides her secret until an alert vice principle suggests she get evaluated for a learning disability. Now Claire has to convince her mother--who's afraid her daughter will be labeled 'stupid'--to let her get tested. And that turns out to be even harder than reading"--Provided by publisher.