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1) Hoop hotshot
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Joe thinks of himself as "The Flash"--a hotshot basketball player who knows the coolest moves. The other members of his team aren't as impressed. Joe spends too much time trying to wow the crowd, and not enough time helping the team. At tryouts for the freshman team, Joe is quickly cut. He needs to stop fooling around and prove he has what it takes to stay in the game.
2) Face-off
Author
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Kyle wants to be a great hockey player just like his older brother, but to do that, he must focus all of his energy on the game and not be distracted by a teammate's injury.
3) Jump serve
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Ella and Laura can't believe it when two of the meanest girls from a rival volleyball team switch to their team. Before long, it's clear that the new girls don't plan to be good teammates. Is there any hope for a championship, or was the season ruined before it began?
4) River race
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Nate, Selena, Tyson, and Alicia are ready for summer, but when Nate convinces everyone to join a white water rafting race, the group's teamwork is put to the test.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Seventh-grader Darius Livingston is the star running back for his team, but what he really wants to do is play quarterback, and now that his team's season has been cancelled for lack of players, he may get a chance with the eighth-grade team, especially after both their quarterbacks are injured--but first he must remember that football is a team sport, and stop trying to impress. Includes discussion questions, and writing prompts.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
When the coach of his middle school summer soccer team retires Andre, his friend Cullen, and their teammates are horrified, and when their new coach implements some highly unusual training methods Cullen is so frustrated that he quits the team--but Andre sticks with it, hoping that there is method in the madness that will lead to a championship.
10) Karate countdown
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
When Kenny's anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper. He's getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be able to calm down long enough to focus--and win?
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When Robinson learns about wheelchair rugby during Super Sports Saturday, he can't wait to try it. But then his family moves to Alabama to help take care of his grandma after she gets hurt. But Robinson's in luck--his dad tells him about an organization called the Shore that has a wheelchair rugby team. Robinson's in for quite a rush as he learns a new sport--and some important lessons about life"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Samira has never been the best gymnast on her team, but she has always worked hard and loved what she was doing; but when a torn rotator cuff sidelines her and six months later her shoulder just does not seem to feel right--she discovers snowboarding, a whole new world of speed and excitement opens up before her, and Samira has to decide which sport to commit to.
13) Hoops and hopes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"For twelve-year-old Autumn Holloway, a week at Blazing Hoops wheelchair basketball camp is a dream come true. She has high hopes that it will be her ticket to making friends and connections in the adaptive sports community. But Autumn struggles to fit in with her wealthier fellow campers. To make matters worse, she has to use a borrowed basketball wheelchair that keeps needing repairs. It takes a chance encounter with the campus custodial staff to...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Aniyah's mother and all of her aunts went to historically Black universities and were drill and step team members, but Aniyah does not like performing and has avoided stepping, until her friend Stacy convinces her that now they are entering eighth grade they should both join the school step club which does not compete; Aniyah discovers that stepping can be fun--but when the club decides to enter a competition all of Aniyah's fears...
16) Gold medal swim
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Sam is the best swimmer on his team, and he is happy to help the new student, Julien, practice his laps and technique--but when it comes to an actual race, only one swimmer can win.
17) Curling crunch
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Upset over her parents' divorce and her subsequent move to Minnesota, Maisie joins a curling team and begins to have a change of heart.
19) Off base
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Jayden is only one stolen base away from the school record, when he is suddenly kicked off the team, accused of cheating on a math test, and the 'proof' is found in his locker; apparently someone is trying to prevent him from setting the record by framing him, and he enlists the help of Lindsey, the school reporter, to gather clues and figure out which of his teammates has it in for him--and do it before the final game"--OCLC.
20) Soccer spirit
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Contemporary stories about teamwork and sportsmanship.
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