Sports

663 records found. Displaying 97 - 120.

Buster Posey

From the Series Amazing Athletes

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has done it all in his short Major League Baseball career. In 2010, he was named National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. In 2012, Buster won the NL… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 796.357092
  • Copyright: 2016
Spring 2024 8 titles

Buzz Books — Hardcover Set

From the Series Buzz Books

This dynamic series is designed to appeal to older or struggling readers. Not all kids enjoy fiction, but almost all have a thirst for knowledge and want to know more about stuff that… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $245.20
  • Your Price: $183.90
  • 8 titles

Cal Ripken Jr., 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

Cal Ripken Jr. spent much of his childhood surrounded by baseball - his father was a minor league player and coach. By the time Cal was in high school, his skills had attracted the attention… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.4
  • Dewey: 796.357092
  • Copyright: 2009

Calvin Johnson

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson was chosen by the Detroit Lions with the second pick in the 2007 National Football League (NFL) draft. In 2011, Calvin set an NFL record by scoring two touchdowns Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2013

Cam Newton

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is one of the biggest stars of the National Football League (NFL). The Panthers chose Cam as the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft. He went on… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2017

Capoeira: Fusing Dance and Martial Arts

From the Series On the Radar: Dance

The amazing mix of martial arts, dance, and gravity-defying acrobatics makes capoeira one of today's most fascinating dance styles. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.3
  • Dewey: 793.3'1981
  • Copyright: 2012

Carey Price: How a First Nations Kid Became a Superstar Goaltender

From the Series Lorimer Recordbooks

Twenty years ago, Carey Price was flying hundreds of miles across the country so he could play on the nearest organized hockey team. Today, he is the highest-paid goalie in the NHL. But he's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • Dewey: 920
  • Copyright: 2019

Carli Lloyd

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Soccer hero Carli Lloyd knows how to score goals when her team needs them the most. She is one of the top players on the United States Women's National Team (USWNT). At the 2008 Olympic Games Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 790
  • Copyright: 2016

Carly Patterson

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Carly Patterson electrified American audiences with her performance at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Displyaing amazing poise, this sixteen-year-old helped the U.S. women's gymnastics… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 796.44'092
  • Copyright: 2005

Carmelo Anthony

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Carmelo Anthony has had an incredible basketball career. As a freshman at Syracuse University in 2003, he led his team to victory in the national championship game. Next Carmelo joined the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 3.9
  • Dewey: 796.323092
  • Copyright: 2014

Carson Wentz

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

Carson Wentz is the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. In college, Wentz starred at North Dakota State University and became a top National Football League (NFL) prospect. After a slow… Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2020
Spring 2024

Changemakers in Sports: Women Leading the Way

From the Series The Future Is Female (Alternator Books ®)

Women are making names for themselves in every sport around the world. Learn more about Serena Williams’s career Golden Slams and how Michelle Kwan became the most decorated US figure skater. Read More →

  • Dewey: 796.092/52 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Chris Paul

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

Point guard Chris Paul not only led the NBA four times in assists and six times in steals—he also won two gold medals. Get to know this Houston Rockets hero! Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020

Christian McCaffrey

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

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is one of the few NFL players to record both 1,000 rushing yards and receiving yards in a single season. Read all about McCaffrey's hobbies, Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2022

Christian Pulisic

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

Christian Pulisic plays forward for the Chelsea Football Club in the Premier League, the top soccer league in England. He became one of the youngest soccer stars in the world after making a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Christian Yelich

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

Outfielder Christian Yelich was a solid but unspectacular player for the Miami Marlins from 2013 to 2017. Then he joined the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 and won the National League Most… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 796.357092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020

Clay Matthews

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews has had incredible success in just a few years in the NFL. When he was named to the 2009-2010 Pro Bowl, he became the first Packers rookie since… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • ATOS: 4.1
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2013

Clayton Kershaw

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been one of Major League Baseball's (MLB) best pitchers since he joined the league in 2008. He was awarded the Cy Young Award in 2011 as the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 796.357092
  • Copyright: 2015

Coco Gauff

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

At only sixteen years old, tennis prodigy Coco Gauff has played in the most prestigious tournaments in her sport. And she's just getting started! Learn all about tennis's newest star in this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 796.342092/52
  • Copyright: 2021

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: Athletes Who Made a Difference

From the Series Athletes Who Made a Difference

This graphic biography shows readers the moments that have defined Colin Kaepernick’s life as a quarterback and an activist. His talent and determination made him a college football success… Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 4.4
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020
Spring 2024

College Gymnastics

From the Series All-Access Gymnastics (Lerner ™ Sports)

Every year student athletes compete in sold-out stadiums to see who can score a perfect ten. With striking photos and cool facts, readers will learn what sets college gymnastics apart, how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • Dewey: 796.44
  • Copyright: 2024

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