Sports

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Losing Well

From the Series Be a Good Sport (Pull Ahead Readers People Smarts — Nonfiction)

Are you a good teammate? Do you try your best? Do you follow rules and play fair? It's tough to lose, no matter what game you are playing. But that doesn't mean you can't practice being a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 80
  • Dewey: 175
  • Copyright: 2022

Lou Gehrig, 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

A quiet, hardworking man, Lou Gehrig is one of the most underrated baseball players of all time. Although he repeatedly outscored, outhit, and outplayed his teammates Babe Ruth and Joe… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.4
  • Dewey: 796.357'092
  • Copyright: 2005

Luka Doncic

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

In 2019 Luka Doncic became the second basketball player from Europe ever to win the National Basketball Association (NBA) Rookie of the Year Award. This Slovenian phenom's rise to stardom… Read More →

  • Lexile: 910
  • ATOS: 6.4
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021

Luke Kuechly

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

Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers is one of the National Football League (NFL)'s hardest-hitting defenders. The star linebacker led the NFL with 164 tackles in 2012, his first season in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2017

Manchester United: Soccer Champions

From the Series Champion Soccer Clubs

England's Manchester United is a soccer powerhouse, and they have the superstar players and championship moments to prove it. Learn about the legendary team's roots, their biggest triumphs,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 796.334/640942733
  • Copyright: 2019

Manny Pacquiao

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Boxer Manny Pacquiao has won multiple world championships and is the only fighter in the sport's history to win titles in eight different weight classes. When Manny fought Floyd Mayweather in Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 796.83092
  • Copyright: 2016

Mariano Rivera

From the Series Amazing Athletes

In 2013, New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera announced he would retire after playing 19 seasons in the major leagues. Recruited in 1990 at the age of twenty, Mariano racked up many Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 796.357092--
  • Copyright: 2014

Maria Sharapova, 2nd Edition

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon tennis championship when she was just 17 years old. When she won the French Open eight years later, Maria became the tenth woman in history to complete a… Read More →

  • Dewey: 796.342092
  • Copyright: 2014

Mark Sanchez

From the Series Amazing Athletes

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is one of the hottest young players in pro football. Chosen with the fifth pick in the 2009 NFL draft, Mark has only played two seasons in the league.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2012

Matt Ryan

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

Matt Ryan is known for staying cool under pressure. He's been one of the world's best quarterbacks since he started playing for the National Football League (NFL) in 2008. In 2016, he won… Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 796.33092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2018

Maya Moore

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Maya Moore was a basketball star long before she joined the Minnesota Lynx. During her high school career, Maya helped her team win 125 games to only 3 losses. At the University of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: 796.323092
  • Copyright: 2012

Meet Allyson Felix: Track-and-Field Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

US track-and-field superstar Allyson Felix competed in five Olympic Games. In 2021, Felix won her 11th Olympic track-and-field medal, more than any other athlete in US history. Explore her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 796.42092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Meet Chloe Kim: Snowboarding Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

Snowboarder Chloe Kim became a fan favorite at the 2018 Winter Olympics when she won gold on the halfpipe. She followed it up with another gold medal in 2022. Learn about the traits and… Read More →

  • Dewey: 796.939092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023
Spring 2024

Meet Connor McDavid: Edmonton Oilers Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid became team captain at the age of 19, setting an NHL record. Hockey fans will love learning about this star athlete's greatest moments, life off the ice, Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • Dewey: 796.962092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Meet Cooper Kupp: Los Angeles Rams Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

In 2021, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp led the NFL in catches and receiving yards. Then he led the Rams to victory in the Super Bowl. Learn more about Kupp's life and athletic… Read More →

  • Dewey: 796.33092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Meet Cristiano Ronaldo: World Cup Soccer Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United is one of soccer's greatest forwards. In 2021, he even set a new men's record for most international goals of all time. Uncover how he became a soccer superstar. Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023
Fall 2023

Meet Devin Booker: Phoenix Suns Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

After leading the Phoenix Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals, guard Devin Booker signed a contract with the team that will pay him more than 200 million dollars by 2028. Explore his life and career… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Meet Eileen Gu: Skiing Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

Eileen Gu is a freestyle skier, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and the first Olympian to win three freestyle skiing medals in one Olympics. Find out more about the life and career of this… Read More →

  • Dewey: 796.93092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Meet Giannis Antetokounmpo: Milwaukee Bucks Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

Basketball forward Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Finals in 2021. Sports fans will love learning about the superstar's greatest basketball moments, workouts,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023
Spring 2024

Meet Jalen Hurts: Philadelphia Eagles Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

Jalen Hurts is one of the youngest quarterbacks to ever start in a Super Bowl. Follow his career from childhood to his superstar performances in the NFL. Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024
Fall 2023

Meet Ja'Marr Chase: Cincinnati Bengals Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

In his first NFL season, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase helped lead the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl. Learn about the life and career of this rising football superstar. Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Meet Ja Morant: Memphis Grizzlies Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

Point guard Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies is an up-and-coming basketball superstar. Learn about his rise through the NCAA ranks, his stand-out entrance into the NBA, and more. Read More →

  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Meet Jessica Long: Paralympic Swimming Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

Swimmer Jessica Long is the most successful active Paralympic athlete in the world. She won six medals at the 2021 Paralympic Games, bringing her lifelong total to twenty-nine. Learn more… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 797.2/1092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023
Fall 2023

Meet Justin Herbert: Los Angeles Chargers Superstar

From the Series Sports VIPs (Lerner ™ Sports)

At 6 feet 6, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is one of the tallest passers in the NFL. He used his height and strong arm to become the 2020 NFL Rookie of the Year. Learn about Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • Dewey: 796.33092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024