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Champions volume 22
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Also collects Champions Annual #1. The Champions' mission in space during Infinity Countdown has left its mark, and now the team must try to move on. A chance to bring life back to a desolate village might be just what they need - or it might push them even farther apart! While Iron heart and Amadeus Cho take giant leaps forward in their heroic journeys, Nova takes a step back. As the team faces a complicated and dangerous threat, Sam Alexander wonders:...
82) Miracle on Ice
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Miracle on Ice takes readers inside the famous 1980 Winter Olympics hockey game between the United States and Russia (then Soviet Union). Provides background leading up to the game, review of the game, why the world was shocked, and what happened afterward. From players no one believed in to teams no one thought could win, Underdogs: Sports Champions covers some of history's greatest underdogs. Written in a strong narrative nonfiction style, the storytelling...
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How Roberta Vinci Stunned Serena takes readers inside the famous U.S. Open match between Roberta Vinci and Serena Williams. Provides background leading up to the match, review of the match, why the world was shocked, and what happened afterward. From players no one believed in to teams no one thought could win, Underdogs: Sports Champions covers some of history's greatest underdogs. Written in a strong narrative nonfiction style, the storytelling...
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The Team that Changed Football Forever takes readers inside the 1969 Super Bowl game between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Jets. Provides background leading up to the game, review of the game, why the world was shocked, and what happened afterward. From players no one believed in to teams no one thought could win, Underdogs: Sports Champions covers some of history's greatest underdogs. Written in a strong narrative nonfiction style, the storytelling...
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Super Sox Break the Curse takes readers inside the famous 2004 Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees American League Championsip game leading up to the Red Sox 2004 World Series win. Provides background leading up to the game, review of the game, why the world was shocked, and what happened afterward. From players no one believed in to teams no one thought could win, Underdogs: Sports Champions covers some of history's greatest underdogs. Written in a strong...
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Birds, butterflies, and bats. These are the animals that soar above and around all over the world. How do they stay aloft? And why? This book highlights the adaptations that make the albatross, monarch butterfly, and common kestrel successful in the sky and their habitat. From body parts to behaviors, these adaptations are fascinating and engage readers with science content in a fun, fact-filled way. Age-appropriate language and detail are supported...
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The only thing that Daniel Cotton ever wanted was to be a Champion-to fight side by side with Ultra and Commander Freedom, the greatest superheroes on earth. Daniel studied hard and was on his way but then one fateful day it all changed and Daniel Cotton unleashed a hidden power that threatened to bring down his whole world. Set in a post-apocalyptic land ruled by superheroes in a never-ending battle against the evil that destroyed their civilization,...
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Alpacas, snow leopards, and wild yaks seem like they are very different. But, they all make their home in the mountains! So do animals readers might not know yet, including kiangs and the Eurasian lynx. This book not only introduces readers to these fascinating animals, but also describes their coolest adaptations, awarding each animal a champion nickname! Full-color photographs complement the at-level text and information while a playful tone engages...
89) LA Galaxy
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The LA Galaxy are Major League Soccer's (MLS) most successful team with five MLS Cup victories. Learn about the team's origins, their championship success, and the famous players who make the Galaxy winners in this thrilling title! Discover more through photos and engaging storylines with famous and beloved athletes.
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Let's celebrate what's great about animals that live in the jungle! From the champion of the big bite, the jaguar, to the champion of the longest nap, the sloth, the animals featured in this book have some pretty amazing adaptations! Readers meet many jungle animals, including the green anaconda and orangutan, and find out what makes them special: how the eat, how they hunt, how they hide, or simply what their body is like. At-level language and content...
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England's Manchester United is a soccer powerhouse, and they have the superstar players and championship moments to prove it. Learn about the legendary team's roots, their biggest triumphs, and the most awe-inspiring players in this thrilling title! Discover more through photos and engaging storylines with famous and beloved athletes.
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Some animals in the ocean are large, like the leatherback sea turtle. Some are tiny, like the leafy sea dragon. But all those featured in this book are champions of something! The great white shark is crowned the "champion of chomping," and the amazing giant Pacific octopus is the "champion of challenges." How did they earn these nicknames? That's what readers find out in this engaging, fact-filled book! Full-color photographs of these ocean animals...
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British Champions volume 1
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Champion Sheene Barry Sheene MBE was probably the most famous two-wheeled star to have ever come out of Britain. The confident 'Bazza' brought his successes to the attention of the British public, and they took him to their hearts.
The cheeky cockney was an inspiration to millions. There were other British champions who achieved more on the track, but the articulate, witty and confident who brought his successes to the attention of the British...
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British Champions volume 2
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A mentor, a manager and the sensation of international Grand Prix racing in the late 1970s - this is the story of America's 'King' Kenny Roberts. Kenny Roberts arrived on the GP scene after winning the American Grand National Championship two years in succession. In his first year he won the 500cc World Championship - and then went on to make it a hat trick with overall victories in 1979 and 1980! Action footage delivers the full story of a glittering...
95) The Big Show
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IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Big Show has been a wrestling star for over 15 years. Standing 7 feet tall and weighing almost 500 pounds, he towers over almost every other wrestler. Readers will explore Big Show's past, his time in wrestling, and the moves he uses to thrill fans and defeat his opponents.
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IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Regarded by many to be the next great international soccer player, the young Neymar is already being compared to legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Through easy-to-read text and full-color photos, readers can follow his meteoric rise through the ranks of international soccer, culminating with an Olympic gold medal in the 2016 games. A glossary helps readers learn new vocabulary, while a Further Reading section encourages further exploration....
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Kobe Bryant is an unstoppable scorer. He can swish shots from long range or drive to the basket for a vicious dunk. Bryant once scored 81 points in a single game. He can also dish it to his teammates, rip down rebounds, or play lockdown defense. Despite all these amazing skills, one word describes him the best: champion. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has won five NBA titles since coming out of high school, and he has earned many individual awards....
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IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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As a sixteen-year-old in Venezuela, José Altuve attended a tryout camp with the Houston Astros. The Astros rejected him because he was too short, but that didn't break his spirit. He attended the tryout a year later and earned a minor-league contract with Houston. Just five-foot-five, Altuve has become a baseball phenomenon. He has played in four MLB All-Star Games and led the American League in hits, stolen bases, and batting average. In 2016, he...
99) Edge
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IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Nicknamed "The Ultimate Opportunist," Edge uses any means necessary and does anything possible to win championships. He has been a successful solo and tag team wrestler, winning titles in both formats. Readers will learn about Edge's background, his wrestling style, and why he is one of the most entertaining wrestlers in the sport today.
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Why is Kevin Garnett called the Big Ticket? He certainly is big, seven feet tall, but his amazing ability and presence on the court truly explains his nickname. For every fan who buys a ticket to see him play, Garnett always delivers a superstar performance. In his spectacular career, Garnett has won MVP trophies and other individual awards, but his NBA championship ring is most important to him. The team has always come first for KG. Author Stew...
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