Sports & Recreation

433 records found. Displaying 73 - 96.

Cody Bellinger

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

In his first MLB season, Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers was unanimously voted the National League Rookie of the Year. Sports fans will love this action-packed look at a rising… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796.357092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021

Colin Kaepernick

From the Series Amazing Athletes

When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was in high school, his coaches thought he was too skinny to play in college. At the University of Nevada, his coaches thought he ran… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2015

Colin Kaepernick: From Free Agent to Change Agent

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew positive and negative attention for kneeling during the national anthem to protest police violence against minorities in 2016. Two years later, he Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 6.2
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020
Cover: Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Upsets, Comebacks, and Finishes in Sports History
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Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Upsets, Comebacks, and Finishes in Sports History

From the Series Spectacular Sports

The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here… Read More →

  • Lexile: 980
  • ATOS: 6.4
  • Dewey: 796.0973
  • Copyright: 2019
Fall 2024

Connor McDavid vs. Mario Lemieux: Who Would Win?

From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)

Connor McDavid and Mario Lemieux are hockey legends. Both players have dominated the NHL like few other players could. But which center is the true NHL all-star? Dig into their careers,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 796.962092/2
  • Copyright: 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Cristiano Ronaldo is a superstar soccer player for Spanish club Real Madrid. In 2015 he became the leading scorer in Champions League history with a career record 76 goals. He has claimed… Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2017
Spring 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer's Greatest Scorer

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Cristiano Ronaldo has won soccer’s coveted Ballon d’Or five times, as well as more than thirty trophies and many other awards. He’s also the top goal scorer in history. Many would argue that… Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • ATOS: 5.8
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Diego Maradona: Who Would Win?

From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)

Diego Maradona was a powerful midfielder who won a World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t yet have that World Cup win, but he has had an incredible career as a forward. But who is the true king Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025

Dak Prescott

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

The NFL's 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year, Dak Prescott, certainly earned his title as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Readers will learn about Prescott's career and how he Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2019

Dale Earnhardt Jr., 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

Born into a racing family, Dale Earnhardt Jr. seemed destined to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. This book follows the skyrocketing career of this racing star from his… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 6.0
  • Dewey: 796.72'092
  • Copyright: 2005

Dale Earnhardt Jr., 3rd Edition

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been auto-racing royalty since he was born. Dale Jr.'s father was the legendary Dale Earnhardt. Dale Jr. has carried on the Earnhardt family winning tradition since his Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • Dewey: 796.72092
  • Copyright: 2015

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Racing Royalty

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was born to drive. Following in the footsteps of his father, NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr. rose quickly through the racing ranks. From thrilling wins in the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • Dewey: 796.72092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Damian Lillard

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is one of the NBA's most exciting scorers. Learn how he became a superstar and see what he does on and off the court to be the best. Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Danica Patrick

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Danica Patrick zooms around the track in NASCAR's fastest races. Her rise to fame is littered with firsts. She was the first woman to take the lead position in the Indianapolis 500. And since Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 796.72092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2018

Danica Patrick, 2nd Edition

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Danica Patrick is the most popular driver in the Indy Racing League (IRL). She has won fans with her skill, toughness, and charm. In 2008, Danica rewarded her fans by doing something that no… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 796.72092
  • Copyright: 2011

David Beckham, 2nd Edition

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Soccer superstar David Beckham is one of the biggest celebrities in the world. Born in Great Britain, David was playing for England's top soccer team by the age of twenty. David moved to the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 796.334092
  • Copyright: 2013

David Beckham, 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

Think you know all there is to know about David Beckham? Well, did you know that: ● At age thirteen, he won soccer’s famous Bobby Charlton Skills Tournament? ● He’s the first English player… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.8
  • Dewey: 796.334092
  • Copyright: 2007

David Beckham: Midfield Megastar

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

David Beckham starred for great soccer teams in England, Spain, and the United States. Off the field, he's one of the biggest superstars in sports. Read about the life of a soccer celebrity. Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

David Ortiz, 3rd Edition

From the Series Amazing Athletes

David Ortiz is always ready when the Boston Red Sox need their biggest slugger. Big Papi, as he is known to fans and teammates, has led his team to three World Series championships with his… Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 796.357092
  • Copyright: 2015
Fall 2024

Deion Sanders: From Multisport Superstar to Coach Prime

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Deion Sanders made history as a professional football and baseball player, becoming the first person to compete in a Super Bowl and a World Series. But he wasn’t just known for his incredible Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025

Derek Carr

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Derek Carr is a superstar quarterback for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have gotten better each year since Carr joined the team in 2014. In 2016 they made the National Football League… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2018

Derek Jeter, 2nd Edition

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Derek Jeter dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees for as long as he could remember. When the team made Derek the sixth pick in the 1992 draft, his dream became a reality. With the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 796.357092
  • Copyright: 2011

Derek Jeter, 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

One of baseball’s most popular and talented stars, Derek Jeter began his major league career with a bang—knocking a home run out of the park in his very first at bat his rookie year. His… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.7
  • Dewey: 796.357'092
  • Copyright: 2005

Derek Jeter: Baseball's Captain

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Derek Jeter always dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees. At 21, he fulfilled his dream by becoming the team’s shortstop. Jeter helped the Yankees win the World Series five times. He… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • Dewey: 796.357092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023