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Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
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Michael Oher is a homeless African-American teenager who is from a broken home. Mike is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, Mike faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome - as both a football player and student. Mike works hard and, with...
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Language
English
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Shooting is the most important fundamental skill in basketball, but despite being the skill players are the most willing to practice, shooting technique is perhaps the least-taught fundamental of the game. In addition, there are very few instructional basketball books dedicated exclusively to shooting. Shoot Like the Pros is perhaps the most detailed analysis of shooting mechanics, covering every aspect of shooting, ever published. Divided into seven...
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Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"In basketball, play 'in the paint' is quick and hard hitting. That's why power forwards are often the toughest players on the court. With their backs to the basket, power forwards protect the free-throw lane on defense and help their teammates score points on offense. They're also ferocious rebounders"--P. [4] of cover.
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English
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Soccer Fast Footwork Drills provides some of the most creative individualized offensive skills of the game, including basic and advanced footwork drills for shaking defenders, as well as developing ball control, which will lead to more scoring opportunities in games. Many of the drills in this video are used by some of the best players in the world, and can be performed in a confined area with limited players. Covered in this program are: basic footwork...
9) Play makers
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Game changers volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 7
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
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Starting the basketball season after an incredible football championship win, Ben McBain and his crew, including the talented Shawn O'Brien, are challenged by newcomer Chase Braggs, whose point guard abilities outstrip Ben's and who attracts Lily's attention while Ben is busy practicing.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
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They re the best the NFL has ever seen! This title introduces the NFL s biggest stars, past and present. Readers of all levels will be drawn in by easy-to-read stories, quick-hit sidebars and high-impact photos that tell each player s story. With spotlight stats, info boxes, a glossary, additional resources, and more, this series is jam-packed with information fit for any football fan. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
950L
Language
English
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"From Bart Starr to Tom Brady, read about some of football's greatest superstars. Quarterback is the most important position in sports, and these players mastered it. Explore the top 10, then make your own list"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Who should have the ball when the buzzer is about to go off: Stephen Curry? Air Jordan? LeBron James? The exciting narrative of this title introduces readers to the top NBA shooters of all time. Readers will lean about their roads to professional careers, from backyard hoops and college championships to the NBA court. Plenty of full-page photos and exciting statistics, including details for each players top NBA year, add to this informative and entertaining...
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English
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"It's hard to believe that there was a time when the jump shot didn't exist in basketball. When the sport was invented in 1891, players would take set shots with both feet firmly planted on the ground. Defenders controlled the sport, the pace was slower, and games would frequently end with scores fit for a football field. It took almost forty years before players began shooting jump shots of any kind and sixty-five years before it became a common...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
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"Running backs like Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, and Gale Sayers are legendary NFL players. Explore the careers of the NFL's top 10 running backs and use what you learn to create your own G.O.A.T. list"--
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