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Baton twirling

2023
"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.

Burton

peak snowboard producer
2024
When it comes to snowboarding, many fans say that Burton knows best. This title introduces fans to the history of one of the most well-known snowboard companies in the world. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, an important people section, a glossary, and an index.

Jimmy Garoppolo

The best quarterbacks take charge on the field, make amazing throws and thrilling runs, and lead their teams to victory. Learn more about Jimmy Garoppolo of the San Francisco 49ers, one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL today. Filled with exciting photos, compelling text, and informative sidebars, this book is sure to be a hit with young football fans.

The replay

25 greatest moments in sports
2022
"Relive iconic moments from Michael Jordan, Jackie Robinson, Simone Biles, Team USA Hockey, and more through illustrated replays of twenty-five [notable] moments in sports"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrated sports encyclopedia

2023
". . . guide to the diverse world of sports, from the best-known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including team sports, target sports, winter sports, wheels and motors, horse sports, and extreme sports"--OCLC.

My teammate is a hot head

2023
"Camp Lil Vills heats up when Hades arrives determined to win camp contests by any means necessary"--Provided by publisher.

The year's best sports writing 2022

2022
Collects twenty-eight selected examples of the best sports writing from 2022.

Black mercuries

African American athletes, race, and the modern Olympic games
2023
"This book chronicles the struggles and triumphs of African American athletes in the Modern Olympic Games, from 1896 through the 2020 Tokyo Games. It explores the lives and careers of both legendary and little-known Black Olympians as they sought to honor themselves, their race, and their nation on the world stage"--Provided by publisher.

Strong minds

how to unlock the power of elite sports psychology to accomplish anything
2023
"No world-class athlete succeeds without a strong mental game, including unique ways of analyzing situations, self-motivating, and even thinking about time. Cutting-edge discoveries (some by Dr. Brick himself) reveal how champions do it--and how we can, too. Brick and Douglas pair groundbreaking science with instructive moments across the sports realm to show how legendary athletes like marathoner Meb Keflezighi, World Cup champion soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and Olympian Michael Phelps stay on top of their game"--Amazon.

Relentless

from good to great to unstoppable
2014
Details the essential traits shared by the most intense competitors and achievers in sports, business, and all walks of life.

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