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Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Magnolia has her own ideas about style, music, and-especially-about figure skating. Too bad her twin sister and her mother are stuck in a more conservative mode. Will Maggie find a way to justify the changes she wants to enact, or will she keep on spinning away?
2) Cowgirl Grit
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Sydney Todachine is stuck at her grandfather's ranch for the summer, and she's feeling out of place. So when Sydney bonds with a beautiful horse, she decides to ride in secret rather than risk embarrassing herself in front of the experienced cowboys and cowgirls. But as rider and horse practice pole bending, will Sydney find the courage to face her fears and compete in the upcoming rodeo? Each book in Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories features easy-to-read...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Gymnastics team captain Tamaya Jackson sometimes feels like her hard work goes unnoticed. She finally snags her chance to shine when a local news station does a special report on the team. But nothing comes without a price. Can Tamaya handle the extra pressure and jealousy among teammates the way a captain should?
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Hotshot forward Melina Stern is ready to start her last season of middle school soccer. But there's a problem. There won't be a middle school team this year! The program has been cut due to budget constraints, and the girls are forced to try out for the high school JV team. At first Melina is secretly excited for the tougher gameplay, but when the older girls begin teasing her relentlessly, she struggles to hold her own on the field. Now Melina is...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Lily Richter and her family are moving, which means she's leaving behind her BFF and the dance team - the two most important things in her life. Stuck in an unfamiliar school, she's feeling lost and alone. Worse still, she isn't connecting with her new teammates, and the captain seems to have it out for her. Now Lily's moves are suffering as she falters in practice and in competition. Will she be able to get back in sync and dance to win? A glossary,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Women have always played a part in war, but until recently in the U.S., they were not allowed to fight on the front lines. This book will look into the controversy surrounding women in combat while detailing stories of women from today and yesterday finding themselves on the front lines and the courage, initiative, and uphill battles they face as both soldiers and women hoping to make a difference.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
When Ana Flores spies a college team practicing, she's immediately drawn to the power and grace of softball. She knows she'll need practice and experience if she's going to play with her school team. Unfortunately, she's paired with Mali, the most demanding player on the team. Will Ana find the confidence to compete?
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Tam is on the cheerleading squad finally. Tam works hard and she has plenty of talent. She loves jumping and doing flips and dancing. But Tam's family is different than most of the other squad members' families. Her mom doesn't speak English and she has five little brothers. There's no way they can afford the cheerleading sneakers and hair ribbons the rest of the squad has. Several girls on the squad do little things that make it clear that Tam isn't...
9) Power Play
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Despite her impressive hockey skills, Kyla Woodson’s first year of high school isn’t going as planned. The varsity team didn’t recruit any freshmen, so she’s stuck on JV unless she can impress the coach enough to be added to the roster mid-season. But with an old rival also vying for a spot on varsity, plus dealing with her parents’ recent divorce and her mom’s irritating new boyfriend, Kyla has more to worry about than just her game...
10) Back Row Dynamo
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Ellie is amazing in the back row. Whether serving, digging, or passing, she's a real asset to her volleyball team. But when she rotates to the front row… disaster. Can she find a way to be a more well-rounded player and not just a back row dynamo?
11) Pool Panic
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Jenny has always loved swimming, so this year she's finally decided to join the swim team. Jenny cruises through the pool during practice, but when she sees the crowd of spectators at her first meet, she freezes up. Can Jenny overcome her fears and help lead her team to victory? This fast-paced sports story is a winning read for any young athlete!
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
The Soviet Night Witches flew over 30,000 missions in planes made of almost nothing more than plywood and canvas. Learn more about the origin of the Night Witches and the amazing women who flew these missions and were indispensable to the war effort in WWII.
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Andrea is excited for another winning volleyball season. But there's a problem-the new coach is bringing the team back to basics, and now Andrea is unhappy and feeling frustrated in her new position. Will the coach's strategy pay off, and will the Pumas ever be ready for competition?
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Waging war involves more than just the soldiers on the front line, it take an entire nation. Many women in the U.S. played a pivotal role in the war effort and entered the work force to fill the spots left vacant by the men at war. Rosie the Riveter became a rallying cry for women starting in World War II and continues on to this day.
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Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
No girls allowed? Not anymore! Today's female athletes have an equal shot at playing sports and even going pro. It is all thanks to Title IX, a law that protects their rights in sports and more. Decades later, the law is still evolving-and still going strong. Learn more about the law that brought equality to sports with this nonfiction reader featuring TIME For Kids content. The detailed images and sidebars, stimulating facts, and clear, informational...
17) Elixir Bound
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Series
Publisher
Shimmer Publications, LLC
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Take an epic journey in this award-winning young adult fantasy, winner of Best YA Book for the 2019 Connecticut Author Project! A young woman's quest to become the next guardian of a secret healing Elixir is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and The Lord of the Rings.Katora Kase isn't the firstborn son nor does she possess the type of magic that conjures spells or bewitches others. In the land of the Great Peninsula--an epic fantasy world ruled...
18) Magic Below
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Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
When Princess Ozma summons Zerie Greenapple and her friends Vashti and Tabitha, they have no idea what awaits. Tasked with infiltrating Glinda the Good's palace, Zerie travels by water, Vashti by land, and Tabitha by air. Zerie transforms into a mermaid and enters the underwater realm of Aquaria, where she is met with impossible obstacles. Not only is Zerie's concept of time put to the test, but soon her memory, values, and sense of self are also...
19) Ice Rink Rookie
Author
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Pilar Ramirez loves ice-skating, and she's never let the fact she was born without part of her right foot hold her back. So she's decided to join the hockey team. But being a rookie isn't easy, and what's worse, a fellow player accuses Pilar's newbie mistakes of hurting the team. Can Pilar up her game and prove to her teammate-and herself-that she belongs on the ice? Each book in Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories features easy-to-read text, fast-paced...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
With two besties at camp, Claire sometimes feels like she's a third wheel to Nina and Emily. But after Nina and Emily get in a fight, the three decide to split up for their overnight tent camping trip. Without her BFFs by her side, Claire hits a few rough spots. She falls into the rapids while rafting and she can't help but worry about a rumored bear in the area, especially since she's known to sleepwalk. Will Claire's camping concerns bring the trio...
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