wrestling

A birthday wish and vintage chewing gum transform eleven-year-old Ollie into wrestler Big Chew, which might win back his older brother's respect but destroy his friendship with best friend Tamiko.

"Everybody is fighting in sixth-grader Maximilian's world as his elderly aunts battle for the Queen Bingo trophy, his masked uncles wrestle for the tag-team title of the world, and his sweetheart and the "new girl" battle for Max's heart"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at what it takes to become a WWE wrestler as well as tag teams and team ups.

"MJ knows what it means to hurt. Bruises from gymnastics heal, but big hurts, like her--dad not being around anymore-- don't go away. Now her mom needs to work two jobs, and MJ doesn't have friends at school to lean on. There is only one thing MJ loves: the world of professional wrestling. She especially idolizes the luchadores and the stories they tell in the ring. When MJ learns that her neighbor, Mr. Arellano, runs a wrestling school, she has a new mission in life: join the school, train hard, and become a wrestler. . . But trouble lies ahead. After wrestling in a showcase event, MJ attracts the attention of Mr. Arellano's enemy at the State Athletic Commission. There are threats to shut the school down, putting MJ's new home--and the community that welcomed her--at risk. What can MJ do to save her new family?"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to the sport of wrestling, including the skills, gear, and importance of good sportsmanship. Includes a skill-building activity that helps readers get in on the fun.

Takes a look at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

A birthday wish and vintage chewing gum transform eleven-year-old Ollie into wrestler Big Chew, which might win back his older brother's respect but destroy his friendship with best friend Tamiko.

"Focuses on pro wrestling and gives information related to its origin, fun facts, and worldwide influence"--Provided by publisher.

Tania, called "Thumbelina" because she is really tiny, has worked very hard to be a wrestling champion in the Junior Indie League, and now she and her friend Jorge, "Mouse," are being offered a chance at the pros, appearing in wrestling matches across the country--but her unscrupulous manager, Mr. Mole, wants her to adopt a flashy persona with elaborate moves, and somehow Tania must break free of the glitter and get back to the pure wrestling that she loves. In graphic novel format.

Text and photographs look at some of the women of the World Wrestling Entertainment.