Sports all-stars
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2) Jose Altuve
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Jose Altuve is the superstar second baseman for the Houston Astros. But when he first tried out for the team, he was cut on the first day. People thought he was too short to be a professional baseball player. But Altuve didn't give up. In 2016, he won his second batting title and was voted Player of the Year. Altuve works incredibly hard to keep his body strong and quick--but he also loves to have fun. Learn how Altuve became one of baseball's best...
3) Kevin Durant
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Learn all about NBA player, Kevin Durant.
4) Lebron James
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"LeBron James is a basketball legend. Though he's naturally talented, he works hard to stay on top of his game. Learn more about James's career, his routine, and his incredible successes both on and off the court."
5) Lindsey Vonn
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Proflies the professional skier, from her childhood and early career to her successes at the World Cup and the Olympics.
6) Lionel Messi
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers!
Lionel Messi is one of the best soccer players in the world. He's led his team-Fútbol Club (FC) Barcelona-to several championships, he's won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award five times, and he's been on the cover of the video game EA Sports FIFA four times. Messi is known for his amazing ability to score goals, but he didn't become a soccer superstar...
7) Luke Kuechly
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers is one of professional football's hardest-hitting defenders. In his first season, the linebacker led the NFL with 164 tackles; he hasn't slowed down since. In 2016 he helped the Panthers reach Super Bowl 50."
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Superstar swimmer Michael Phelps has won more Olympic medals than any other athlete-twenty-eight total! Learn all about Phelps's incredible career, how he trained to become the greatest Olympian of all time, and why he plans to retire.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Point guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the toughest and most skilled players in the NBA. Learn all about his struggle to prove himself on the court, his intense workouts, his hobbies, and more.
11) Simone Biles
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Since storming the 2016 Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles keeps pushing the boundaries of her sport. Learn about Biles's gravity-defying moves, what she does outside gymnastics, and why her fans can't wait for the 2020 Games"--
12) Stephen Curry
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry, from his childhood to his rise to stardom.
13) Tom Brady
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Tom Brady is the star quarterback for the New England Patriots. He's led his team to more division titles than any other quarterback in NFL history. Learn how he became a sports megastar, how he stays fit, and more.
14) Von Miller
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents the life and accomplishments of the professional football player, including how he stays fit, his life off the field, and his MVP performance in Super Bowl 50.
15) Danica Patrick
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Danica Patrick zooms around the track in NASCAR's fastest races. Her rise to fame is littered with firsts. She was the first woman to take the lead position in the Indianapolis 500. And since her move to NASCAR, she also has become the first woman to ever earn the top spot during the time trials at the Daytona 500. Patrick has done a lot in her impressive career and has branched out to more than just racing. Read all about her rise to fame, her successes...
16) Derek Carr
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Derek Carr is a superstar quarterback for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have gotten better each year since Carr joined the team in 2014. In 2016 they made the National Football League (NFL) Playoffs for the first time in 14 years! And Carr says they'll get even better-he wants to lead the team all the way to the Super Bowl. Read more about Carr's career and fitness routines, his family, and the work he does for kids and his community beyond the...
17) Ezekiel Elliott
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"This in-depth look at Ezekiel Elliot covers his childhood, his time playing football at Ohio State University, and the fitness and nutrition routines that make him an unstoppable running back" --
18) Kawhi Leonard
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kawhi Leonard averaged 27 points per game in the 2016–2017 season. It was his best season yet in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Since joining the San Antonio Spurs in 2011, Leonard has been named Defensive Player of the Year, and he has played in the All-Star Game twice. But he says this is just the beginning. Learn more about Leonard's career, how he keeps his body in shape for the game, and how he spends his time off the court.
19) Kris Bryant
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Kris Bryant helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 World Series and was named the National League's Most Valuable Player. Read more about Bryant's impressive career and his life both on and off the field.
20) Matt Ryan
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Quarterback Matt Ryan led the Atlanta Falcons to the NFL Super Bowl in 2016. Read about Ryan's football career, his life off the field, and how he keeps his body and mind in shape for every game.