Michael Sandler

Series

Pub. Date

[2010]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

960L

Language

English

Description

Looks at the life and accomplishments of the star running back of the Minnesota Vikings.

62) Jean Driscoll: dream big, work hard!

Author

Defining moments. Overcoming challenges

Series

Pub. Date

[2007]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

610L

Language

English

Description

Introduces young readers to the life of top wheelchair racer Jean Driscoll, describing her childhood, her triumph over spina bifida, her racing career, and other related topics.

63) Troy Polamalu

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2012]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

970L

Language

English

Description

Looks at the life, career, and humanitarian efforts of the defensive player for the Baltimore Ravens.

64) Kurt Warner and the St. Louis Rams: Super Bowl XXXIV

Author

Series

Super Bowl superstars

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

710L

Language

English

65) Cycling: Lance Armstrong's impossible ride

Author

Series

Upsets and comebacks

Pub. Date

2006.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Discusses the life of Lance Armstrong and his many experiences.

66) Electrifying eco-race cars

Author

Series

Fast rides

Pub. Date

[2011]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Describes racecars that are earth-friendly.

67) Ladainian Tomlinson

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2009]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

800L

Language

English

Description

A look at the life and career of the famous football player.

68) Daring BMXers

Author

Series

X-Moves

Pub. Date

2010.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

910L

Language

English

69) Mountains: surviving on Mt. Everest

Author

Series

X-treme places

Pub. Date

[2006]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Presents the story of sixteen-year-old Temba Tsheri Sherpa who, in 2001, became the youngest person to ever reach the summit of Mt. Everest.

70) Jermaine Dye and the Chicago White Sox: 2005 World Series

Author

Series

World Series superstars

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

700L

Language

English

71) John Elway and the Denver Broncos: Super Bowl XXXIII

Author

Series

Super Bowl superstars

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

780L

Language

English

Description

Biography of the Denver Broncos quarterback who wanted to lead his team to victory in the thirty-third Super Bowl before retiring.

72) Military horses

Author

Series

Horse power

Pub. Date

[2007]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

73) Larry Fitzgerald

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2010]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

870L

Language

English

Description

A look at the life and career of the famous football player.

74) Manny Ramirez and the Boston Red Sox: 2004 World Series

Author

Series

World Series superstars

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

680L

Language

English

75) Tony Gonzalez

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2010]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

850L

Language

English

Description

A look at the life and career of the football star.

76) Troy Glaus and the Anaheim Angels: 2002 World Series

Author

Series

World Series superstars

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

720L

Language

English

Description

Story of Troy Glaus, third baseman for the Anaheim Angels, and the 2002 World Series.

77) Triple H

Author

Series

Wrestling's tough guys

Pub. Date

[2013]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Profiles the life and career of wrestler Triple H.

78) Hockey: miracle on ice

Author

Upsets & comebacks
Upsets and comebacks

Series

Pub. Date

[2006]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

Heroic story of the United States gold medal win in Olympic hockey over the Russian team in 1980.

79) Cool snowboarders

Author

Series

X-Moves

Pub. Date

[2010]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1

Lexile measure

920L

Language

English

80) Rally car dudes

Author