Matt Doeden
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Baseball has long been dubbed America's national pastime. When the top teams face off in the World Series each season, team legacies and fans' hearts are on the line. Author Matt Doeden covers the century-long history of the World Series, from its humble beginnings to becoming a worldwide sensation. Discover the drama behind the statistics and record books that keeps the crowd enthralled!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Looks at the life of the American boxer, chronicling his rise as an amateur fighter and Olympic medalist, his refusal to serve in the army during the Vietnam War, his championship bouts, and his battle against Parkinson's disease.
6) Shaun White
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography on the life and accomplishments of snowboarder Shaun White, the first person to compete in both the Summer and Winter X Games.
7) Submarines
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How do submarines sink and float? What do submarines do underwater? Looking at features from the top of the periscope to the end of the torpedo tubes, this book uncovers how and why submarines work miles under the surface of the ocean.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Monster trucks do more than just crush cars. They race, spin, bounce, and sometimes even crash. See monster trucks in action as they tear up muddy arenas. Learn about the first monster truck and today's tough monster truck engines."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bold illustrations and active dialogue bring American history to life in this epic graphic novel! The Boston Tea Party, by Matt Doeden, tells the story of a group of American Patriots who protested Great Britain's Tea Act. Going undercover during the night, the Patriots risked their lives to dump a shipment of British tea into Boston Harbor. With extensive back matter including a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further internet...
10) Farm tractors
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and photographs describe farm tractors, their parts, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.
12) The U.S. Army
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
From flying helicopters to driving tanks, Army soldiers have many jobs. They risk their lives to protect the United States. Big photographs show the powerful machines, high-tech tools, and brave people that make up the Army.
13) Wayne Gretzky
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Biography of hockey player Wayne Gretzky.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
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 alongside vivid photos and lively writing from award-winning sports author Matt Doeden. From racing legend Man o' War's only career loss in 1919 to the 2017 Super Bowl's incredible finish, sports fans will have plenty to digest. Doeden also writes about the
...15) Stock cars
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! The National Football League (NFL) is the most popular sports league in the United States, and the Super Bowl is its grandest stage. The incredible runs, the gutsy defensive stands, and the game-winning touchdown throws are all here. Award-winning sports author Matt Doeden explores the history of the Super Bowl and covers the championship...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of professional soccer athlete Cristiano Ronaldo, and discusses his success being a fashion icon.
"Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest sports stars in the world. Some soccer fans call him the greatest player of his generation. Others call him the greatest of all time. Ronaldo's star shines almost as brightly off the pitch as on it. He dates famous actresses and fashion models, and he's become as well known for his own modeling...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the early 1900s, professional baseball was mostly segregated. The Negro Leagues provided an alternative for African American players. Discover the history of African American baseball and the people who worked to end the sport's decades of segregation
