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Good sports league volume 1
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Ten-year-old Ben Cutler loves soccer, and he like to have fun while playing too, but when he joins a travel team that takes winning very seriously, he starts to wonder if there is more to the game than just getting a W.
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"Curious about the exciting and visceral sport of rugby? you're no alone! Millions of fans worldwide revel in rugby's unique mix of physicality, teamwork, strategy, and athleticism. In Rugby For Dummies, you'll find easy-to-follow explanations of how the games is played plus introductions to the various tournaments and formats in North America and around the world. Starting with the basic rules that govern the action on the field to tips on coaching,...
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Whether Frank Deford is the voice you hear on National Public Radio's Morning Edition or the name you see in the Newsweek byline, you are sure to be highly entertained with the irreverent musings of this much-acclaimed sports mind. Deford possesses a witty and poignant take on the world of athletics that has earned him a wealth of fans, from the most ardent sports enthusiast to the greenest novice. In this best of the best compilation, Deford creates...
8) Soccer
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Introduces readers to soccer and describes the equipment needed and how the game is played.
9) Hockey
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Describes the sport of hockey, including how to play and the equipment needed.
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"Ride a wave and check out the wild world of surfing! Learn about surfing, how it started, equipment needed, and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other water sports, and how learn how athletes practice their skills and experience thrills in nature"-- Provided by publisher.
11) Heliskiing
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"You want intense? How about dropping from a helicopter onto a fresh field of powder, then skiing down a mountain? Heliskiers go where there are no trails, but there is a lot of danger and excitement. Find out where people go heliskiing, how they avoid deadly avalanches, and which skiing superstars are the best in the world." -- cover.
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Minneapolis Star Tribune senior columnist Patrick Reusse is a legendary fixture in Minnesota sports. Like his late colleague Sid Hartman, he is known by his legion of fans (and those who find him curmudgeonly) by one name: Reusse! Starting as a sportswriter in 1965 and still going strong in 2021, Reusse has covered every major sporting event imaginable and met scores of unforgettable characters during his long career in newspapers, radio, and television....
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"How did we go from peach baskets to breakaway rims? From underhand lobs to 100-mph fastballs? They Changed the Game tells 50 stories of pioneering players, obscure rules, and defining moments that shaped the games we love. Told through the artwork of dozens of talented artists from all over the world, this book is a celebration of creativity both on and off the field"-- Provided by publisher.
14) BMX racing
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Practice makes perfect when it comes to BMX racing. Enjoy learning what it takes to be a BMX racer.
15) Skydiving
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"You want intense? How about leaping out of an airplane? Don't worry, there are parachutes! Skydiving is more than just a fast way to the ground. Skydivers perform amazing gymnastics as they soar through the air. Find out how skydiving became a sport, learn about the gear skydivers use, and experience the thrill of free fall." --cover.
16) Basketball
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Introduces the sport of basketball, including how to play and a brief history of the game.
18) The hit-away kid
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Barry McGee, hit-away batter for the Peach Street Mudders, enjoys winning so much that he has a tendency to bend the rules--until the dirty tactics of the pitcher on a rival team give him a new perspective on sports ethics.
19) Baseball
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Provides simple information about baseball, including equipment and rules.
20) BMX freestyle
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A sport created with racing in mind evolved into BMX freestyle. With spinning handlebars and pegs for fancy footwork, these bikes will surely impress.