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The wrestling Cholitas of Bolivia

2022
"Although they are told that wrestling is for boys, preteen girls Noelia and Wara put on traditional costumes of the Aymara women of Bolivia and head to the fighting ring as Cholitas (or luchadoras). During the week they train physically and develop their fighting styles, and although they realize they can't wrestle forever, they both will use the lessons they've learned in the ring to follow their other dreams"--OCLC.

Creating the Mania

an inside look at how WrestleMania comes to life
2018
"Takes fans backstage with an all-access pass to the behind-the-scenes stories [of the year leading up to] WrestleMania 34, which became the Mercedes-Benz Superdome's highest grossing entertainmentevent"--Amazon.

Work with what you got

"Zion Clark has always had big dreams for himself despite the many hardships he faced growing up as a Black disabled child in the foster care system of Ohio. His childhood years were marked by instability as he moved from home to home, experiencing abuse and neglect. And yet his determination and grit pushed him to become an elite wrestler and wheelchair racer. His constant reinvention led him to activism, speaking out about the failings of the foster care system. The list of Zion's accomplishments and accolades is lengthy, but he's not even close to slowing down. As he says,'"Work with what you got! If I can do it, so can you'"--Jacket flap.

12 reasons to love wrestling

2021
"Challenging holds. Fast-paced matches. International popularity. There are many reasons to love wrestling--discover 12 of them! Topics include wrestling's ancient history, the popular styles, records, Olympic tournaments, and champion athletes like John Smith and Aleksandr Karelin"--Provided by publisher.
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Tumble

Before she decides whether to accept her stepfather's proposal of adoption, twelve-year-old Adela Ram?rez reaches out to her estranged biological father--who is in the midst of a career comeback as a luchador--and the eccentric extended family of wrestlers she has never met, bringing Adela closer to understanding the expansive definition of family.
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Agents of S.L.A.M.

"Ding ding ding! Enter the wrestling ring in this all-new graphic novel from Wrapped Up creators Dave Scheidt and Scoot McMahon! The Agents of S.L.A.M. aren't your average professional wrestlers. They're led by the fearless and famous Bruno Bravado and work for the president of the United States to protect people from all kinds of threats--both on Earth and in space! And they've just been joined by their newest recruit, Katie Jones, twelve-year-old wrestling vlogger who just might know more about wrestling than the wrestlers themselves. S.L.A.M. will need Katie's knowledge and skills if they're going to keep protecting Earth, especially when their toughest rival challenges them! The biggest threat facing the agents? The super evil World Domination Society (W.D.S.) and their even more evil leader, Master Zero. The W.D.S. will stop at nothing to overpower our Agents of S.L.A.M....even journey to a remote island to secure the legendary Golden Eagle Championship Belt. The belt is rumored to grant the wrestling champion unlimited magical powers, which sure would come in handy when...ya know...dominating the world. When Master Zero strikes the powerbomb and wins the belt, Earth's citizens are up against something far more dangerous than anything they've seen inside a wrestling ring. But the trouble doesn't stop there. Jam-packed with all sorts of twists, turns, dragons, mummies, double-crossing agents, and evil extraterrestrial wrestlers, Katie and the Agents of S.L.A.M. will have to pull out all their best suplexes, submissions, and top-rope elbow drops if they're going to get a TKO against the W.D.S."--Provided by the publisher.

Dwayne Johnson

actor and pro wrestler
2021
From the wrestling ring to the red carpet, Dwayne Johnson's star has been on the rise since he first slammed his way onto the scene. Find out how this wrestler-turned-actor followed his family's legacy before setting out on his own track.

An encyclopedia of women's wrestling

100 profiles of the strongest in the sport
2019
Alphabetically arranged entries chronicle the history of women's wrestling, discussing favorite wrestler's, the fashion, fun, and drama of the sport through the years and around the world.

WWE superstar handbook

Meet the greatest Superstars of all time! This fact-packed book brings together hundreds of the biggest, baddest, and most impressive Superstars and teams from across sports entertainment history. Includes detailed information, facts, and stats on your favorite Legends and the brand-new breakout stars of the current roster. Easy to read and packed with detail, the fun and colorful WWE Superstar Handbook is the must-have guide to WWE's larger-than-life competitors.

"The American nightmare" Cody

"The son of pro wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes, Cody has wrestling in his blood. He wrestled for the WWE for many years before striking out as an indie wrestler, and in 2019, helping to launch a new pro wrestling company, All-Elite Wrestling"--Provided by publisher.

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