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1) Tour Divide
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The best mountain bikers on earth gather in Alberta, Canada, every summer to begin one of the biggest challenges their sport has to offer. This title introduces readers to a 2,745-mile (4,418-km) race that takes athletes along North America's Continental Divide before finally ending at the United States-Mexico border. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"By itself, any of the 4 Deserts races would be one of the longest ultramarathons in the world. Put together, the four events make up a series that challenges even the most elite long-distance competitors. This title introduces readers to these events, which take place throughout the year in South America, Africa, Asia, and Antarctica. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index"--Amazon.com.
3) Dakar Rally
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Since the late 1970s, motorcyclists and auto racers have gathered to test themselves over thousands of miles of some of the harshest deserts on Earth. What began as a race from Paris, France, to Dakar, Senegal, has grown into an event raced all over the world. This title introduces readers to one of the most demanding off-road races on the planet. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index"--Amazon.com....
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Soccer fans worldwide love nothing more than to cheer their team to victory over their most heated rival. Soccer rivalries take many forms, from international duels between countries down to local grudge matches between clubs who share the same city. This title introduces readers to some of the top rivalries in the world, explaining how they began and why they are still important today. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a...
5) Badwater 135
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Every summer, runners gather in California's Death Valley to begin a race that covers 135 miles in searing heat. After beginning at one of the lowest points in the United States, competitors battle a scoring desert sun as they climb 8,300 feet (2,530 m) to finish at Mt. Whitney. This title introduces readers to an ultramarathon that event organizers call the "World's Toughest Footrace." The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a...
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"For two decades, racers have gathered in southeastern France to begin a demanding footrace that takes them through three countries. Along the way, they have to conquer the tricky terrain of one of Europe's most imposing mountains. This title introduces readers to one of the most unique trail races in the world--and the competitors who have pushed themselves to the limit to complete the course. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos,...
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Faced with one of the toughest winter environments in the world, competitors in the Iditarod Trail Invitational need to have what it takes to survive the brutal conditions of the frozen Alaskan wilderness. This title introduces readers to a race that follows the same path as the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, but instead features human competitors trying to make it through this month-long test on their feet, bikes, or skis. The title features...
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Top clubs and international teams have influenced soccer's history for nearly two centuries. Along the way, many teams have built both lasting legacies and huge fan bases all over the globe. This title introduces readers to the top clubs and countries in both men's and women's soccer, offering insights into their influence on the game, their greatest triumphs, and their unique traditions. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos,...
9) Ghosts
Author
Publisher
Fly!
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on ghosts and gives information related to their origins, theories, and place in popular culture. It offers photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
10) Witches
Author
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on witches and gives information related to their origins, history, and place in popular culture. It offers photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
11) Cryptids
Author
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on cryptids like Bigfoot, Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster while giving information related to their origins, theories, and place in popular culture. It offers photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Though soccer is a true team sport, one superstar can often make the difference between winning and losing. And in the world's most popular game, the players who thrive at the top levels become true sports icons. This title introduces readers to the all-time greats of soccer, whose skills, determination, and leadership have helped them reach the top."--
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"With three grueling events combined into one energy-draining test of endurance, an Ironman triathlon pushes some of the top swimmers, runners, and bicyclists to their physical limits. This title introduces readers to a series of races that grew from a humble beginning in Hawaii in the 1970s to a global race series that captures the imagination of fans worldwide."--
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"While the players on the field receive most of the glory, soccer managers can often be the difference between winning and losing through their decisions before and during matches. This title introduces readers to some of the most influential managers the sport has seen, from tactical innovators to master motivators, all of whom have left a lasting impact on the world's most popular sport. The book features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a...