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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
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English
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"It didn't take long for quarterback Russell Wilson to make a name for himself in the NFL. In just his second season, he led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win. In 2020, he became one of just three quarterbacks in NFL history to throw 30 or more touchdowns four seasons in a row. Get all the details about Wilson's incredible career"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
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English
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"Standing over 6 feet tall while in middle school, Kevin Durant seemed destined for basketball greatness. He was heavily recruited after high school and never folded to the pressure. From NBA rookie of the year to the NBA finals MVP, Durant has proven himself time and time again. This fresh biography from the Stars of Sports series breaks down his extraordinary list of accomplishments"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
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English
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Despite a successful career as a competitive BMX racer, Chad Kerley was ready to give it all up by age thirteen, and quit racing and went back to riding for fun. He eventually returned to the world of BMX with a new style--street racing--and proved he was stronger than ever. Find out how the BMX champion made a name for himself in this sports biography.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
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English
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"As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award. Giannis went from selling toys and sunglasses to help his family get by to playing in the NBA and turning heads with his power and grace. Get all the facts on Giannis's extraordinary rise in basketball...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
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English
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"A unique childhood gave Nyjah Huston a unique outlook. Growing up in California and Puerto Rico, Huston started skateboarding when he was just four years old. By age 11, he was competing in the X Games and shocking the skateboarding world with his wild boardslides. Learn how the small kid with the big dreadlocks grew into the highest-paid skateboarder in the world"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
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English
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"As a kid Khalil Mack loved basketball, not football. He didn't even start playing football until his senior year of high school. That season he racked up 140 tackles, an amazing total. From then on, football became Mack's focus, and he proved to be a force on the gridiron. In the National Football League, he was named defensive player of the year in 2016, and today he is widely recognized as one of the most dominant players in the pro game. It's...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
790L
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English
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"Coco Gauff won the Junior title at the 2018 French Open when she was just 13 years old. She is a fan-favorite on the pro-tennis circuit, going so far as to beat her idol, Venus Williams. Find out how Gauff went from initially not liking the sport to becoming a teenage tennis legend. Learn how passion, hard work, and the support of her family took her to the top"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
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English
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"Zion Williamson was a record-breaking high-school athlete in South Carolina. He went on to lead Duke University's basketball team in scoring and rebounding. Williamson's outstanding performance earned him the number-one pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Though his 2019 season started with an injury and ended with a pandemic, his future is bright. Learn about Williamson's steady climb to the top and find out where he wants to go from there"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
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English
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Aly Raisman started gymnastics when she was just 2 years old. In 2011, she helped the U.S. gymnastics team win the World Championships. The next year she participated in her first Olympic Games in London. Discover more about Raisman's highlights in gymnastics in this exciting biography in the Stars of Sports series.
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Lexile measure
1100L
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English
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"Bursting with statistics and impressive feats from the last 60 years of NBA and WNBA stars, this lineup of inspirational biographies shows you what it takes to be a real MVP. Discover the ultimate dream team as you explore the best players for each position and find out tons of fun facts!" --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
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English
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"Patrick Mahomes, the 2018 most valuable player in the National Football League, could have succeeded in any sport. Growing up, he played baseball, basketball, and football. After joining the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL, he broke record after record, including most passing yards and most passes completed in a single season. Learn all the facts on Mahomes's meteoric rise in the NFL in this exciting biography"--Verso page.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
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English
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"American-League superstar Mike Trout moved through the minors at record speed to become a breakout star his rookie year. From Rookie of the Year to All-Star appearances to record-setting feats and MVP Awards, Trout has earned his place as one of the best centerfielders in baseball history. Is a World Series ring next? Get all the facts on Trout's rise to the top and his future plans in this hard-hitting sports biography"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
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"Declan Farmer has never let anything hold him back. Despite being born with only partial legs, Farmer has been an avid athlete since youth. He fell in love with sled hockey and quickly became a teen sensation. Farmer has led the USA Paralympic Sled Hockey Team to not one, but two, Paralympic gold medals. Learn what it took for him to get to the podium and where he would like to go from there"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
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English
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Adam Thielen always knew he wanted to play in the NFL. From growing up watching Randy Moss and the Vikings to playing at a small Division II college, his path to the NFL hasn't always been a straight line. After initially making the Vikings roster in 2013, he was cut to the practice squad. Now, he's Minnesota's top wide receiver. Learn more about Thielen's path to football fame in this exciting biography in the Stars of Sports series.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
660L
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English
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"At 17 years old, Chloe Kim became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal. She was the first snowboarder to win halfpipe gold at the Olympics, the World Championships, and the X Games. Kim's hard work and determination make for an exciting story in this winning biography"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
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English
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"Quarterback Lamar Jackson became the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 2019. It was only his second year in the league. Readers will learn how Jackson overcame a difficult childhood and went on to become one of the NFL's rising stars and the youngest quarterback to ever start in a playoff game!"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
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English
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"Mookie Betts started playing baseball as a child and has never looked back. Betts made his major-league baseball debut in 2014. In 2018, he won the American League MVP award and helped lead the Red Sox to a World Series win. The top slugger and star fielder has also earned five Gold Glove Awards and four Silver Slugger Awards. Get the highlights of Betts's amazing career"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Baseball runs in the family for Fernando Tatis Jr. Both his father and grandfather played professional baseball. Tatis signed his first professional baseball contract when he was just 16 years old! He made his major league debut a few years later and broke an age record that same day."--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
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As a child, Megan Rapinoe watched her brother play soccer. It wasn't long before she was kicking the ball around. Her playing career has gained much success, and the left winger is now known as a leader on and off the field. In 2019, she played for the U.S team that won the World Cup. Discover Rapinoe's journey to becoming a world star in this thrilling biography in the Stars of Sports series.
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