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Baseball Flyhawk
by Matthew F ChristopherChico Romez is new to the Royals baseball team, but all the players welcome him and his ability in the outfield. All the players except one, that is.
Baseball for Breakfast
by Bill MyersIn this picture book from Bill Myers, author of The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle series, Jimmy finds a magic pocket watch that lets him skip ahead in time. Maybe a week, a day or just until the end of class or until it's his turn up to bat again. Soon, however, he discovers the wisdom of God's Plan for us to experience not just the good times, but the bad times, and especially the in-between times.
Baseball Genius
by Derek Jeter Tim GreenAn average kid with an above average talent for predicting baseball pitches tries to help his favorite player out of a slump in this entertaining novel from bestselling authors Tim Green and Derek Jeter.Jalen DeLuca loves baseball. Unfortunately his dad can’t afford to keep him on the travel team. His dad runs a diner and makes enough to cover the bills, but there isn’t enough to cover any extras. So Jalen decides to take matters into his own hands and he sneaks into the home of the New York Yankee’s star second baseman, James Yager, and steals a couple of balls from his personal batting cage. He knows that if he can sell them, he’ll be able to keep himself on the team. But like the best-laid plans—or in this case the worst!—Jalen’s scheme goes wrong when Yager catches him. But Jalen has a secret: his baseball genius. He can analyze and predict almost exactly what a pitcher is going to do with his next pitch. He can’t quite explain how he knows, he just knows. And after proving to Yager that he really can do this, using a televised game and predicting pitch after pitch with perfect accuracy, the two agree to a deal. Jalen will help Yager out of his batting slump and Yager won’t press charges. However, when he begins to suspect that the team’s general manager has his own agenda, Jalen’s going to need his friends and his unusual baseball talent to save not only Yager’s career, but his own good name.
The Baseball Great Collection
by Tim GreenTim Green's thrilling Baseball Great books are perfect for middle-grade readers, and this collection contains three bestselling novels in the series.Baseball Great: Josh feels like he's starting to make it big! Jaden, the school reporter, says he's going to take the baseball team to number one. Then his dad pulls him off the field and signs him up with Coach Rocky Valentine's youth championship team, the Titans. Now Josh is gulping down Rocky's "Super Stax" milkshakes to build muscle and trying to fit in with his new teammates. All Josh really wants to do is play ball, but as he gets in deeper with the Titans, Josh and his new friend Jaden find themselves in a dangerous struggle with a desperate man who doesn't want them to expose the nasty secrets they uncover.Rivals: New York Times bestselling author Tim Green delivers a hard-hitting look at what some teams will do to win in this gripping companion to Baseball Great. Josh is thrilled when all his hard training pays off in a big way and his team, the Titans, makes it to a national tournament in Cooperstown, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. But after a dirty play and a brutal injury threaten to sideline Josh, he spies suspicious activity at the tournament. He tries to tell his good friend Jaden about what he's seen, but she's too busy spending time with the L.A. Comets' star player to want to get involved. Jaden says she's doing research for the newspaper . . . but is she?Best of the Best: Josh is still flying high from his team's tournament win when his parents start talking about a divorce. Now his dad is challenging him to play the best of the best at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. But does he just want to get Josh out of the way. With the help of Benji and Jaden, Josh races to get the facts that can keep his family together--but it's ever harder to concentrate on the game and make the winning plays that will lead his team to victory.
Baseball Heroes
by Glenn StoutBaseball Heroes is the first book in the new middle grade nonfiction series Good Sports, about the inspiring life stories of major league athletes who have overcome obstacles in the course of their life and careers. Each book tells the stories of athletes who have encountered and overcome significant obstacles, and whose story exempifies character and nerve in the face of adversity. Baseball Heroes highlights players who were among the first to break through barriers of race, ethnicity and even sex in order to play professional baseball. Subjects include Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenburg, Fernando Valenzuela, and Ila Borders. This ebook includes a sample chapter of SOLDIER ATHLETES.
Baseball Jokes and Riddles: More than 50 to tickle your funny bone!
by Matt Christopher Daniel VasconcellosA collection of wacky jokes, riddles, puns, and anecdotes about America's favorite pastime is gathered by a favorite young sports fiction writer and is guaranteed to liven up locker rooms and baseball diamonds alike.
Baseball Pals
by Matthew F ChristopherVoted captain of his baseball team, Jimmie declares himself pitcher, even though Paul is a better pitcher. When the team begins to lose games and his teammates begin to lose confidence in him.
Baseball Turnaround: #53
by Matthew F ChristopherSandy Comstock once made a mistake - a bad one - but he's paid the price and now he just wants to get on with his life. Only one person stands in his way:Perry Warden, the boy who tempted Sandy to break the law in the first place. Convinced that Perry is spreading rumors about him to his new baseball teammates, Sandy face a tough decision. Should he run from the rumors, or come out with the truth about his past.
Baseball World Series (Little League #5)
by Matt ChristopherThe final book in the series has Liam and Carter's teams on the verge of winning the greatest championship of all: the Little League Baseball® World Series. Cousins and best friends who grew up playing baseball together, Liam and Carter must now play against each other to achieve their dreams of winning the Series title! One cousin will win, and the other will lose. © 2013 Little League Baseball, Incorporated.
Basement Of The Undead
by Jason Strange Alberto Dal LagoWhen Lew, Gary and Lugnut are trapped in their middle school basement, they discover that at night it becomes the domain of zombie teachers and students-will they survive or be forced to join the undead?
Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile (Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile #1)
by George JreijeFrom George Jreije, author of the acclaimed Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria series, comes the first book in a new high-stakes middle grade fantasy. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Rick Riordan Presents line! Shy, eleven-year-old Bashir Boutros dreads going back to America after an amazing summer in Lebanon. He’s always felt invisible back home, where he doesn’t have any real friends. Then, Bashir makes a lucky discovery—a long-lost ring containing a jinn whose magical aura brings power to those who wield it.But the ring’s untold power makes Bashir a target for monsters—including Ali Adin, the world’s most dangerous demon. When Ali Adin kidnaps Bashir’s parents, Bashir joins forces with an ancient society sworn to protect the world from supernatural beings. Together, they set off on a race to stop Ali Adin from conquering the world as Bashir attempts to harness the ring’s abilities.But great power comes at what cost?
Basic English Pacemaker (Third Edition)
by Globe FearonThis book provides an understanding of basic English skills, how it is relevant in everyday life and thereby help people communicate effectively with one another.
Basil & Dahlia: A Tragical Tale of Sinister Sweetness
by Joy McCulloughTwo orphan siblings with truly terrible luck battle an evil celebrity chef in this &“bitingly humorous and appealingly weird&” (Publishers Weekly) illustrated middle grade romp in the vein of A Series of Unfortunate Events.It&’s hard to imagine things could get worse after one&’s parents die in a greenhouse explosion. But that is precisely what happens to Basil and his younger sister, Dahlia. They escape from the social worker who wants to split them up to different foster homes by jumping off a moving train, only to find themselves wounded (Dahlia) and bedraggled (Basil) and without a soul to care for them. What&’s more, they&’re lost in the wilds of New York City. Famished and alone, they wander into Cravings, the delectable bakery owned by Laurel Fox, disgraced celebrity chef with a soft spot for poor, hungry orphans. When she offers them luxurious accommodations and all the éclairs they can eat, Basil and Dahlia dare to hope their luck has changed at last. But the savvy reader will know it can&’t be as simple as all that! Laurel Fox is out for redemption, and she&’ll do anything to get the sinister secret ingredient she requires.
The Basket Counts
by Matthew F ChristopherLong practice improves Mel's value as a basketball player, but he finds it difficult to surmount the prejudice of Caskie Bennett, the basketball team's star player and Mel's new neighbor.
Basketball Biographies for Kids: The Greatest NBA and WNBA Players from the 1960s to Today (Sports Biographies for Kids)
by Matt ChandlerGet to know the game with inspiring basketball player biographies for ages 8 to 12Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes working hard and overcoming challenges to shine on the court. Discover the most talented players from each position with Basketball Biographies for Kids! This lineup shows you what it takes to be a WNBA or NBA superstar with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players from the last 60 years.Legends of the leagues — Learn about the players who changed the game, like Lebron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Sue Bird.Key career stats — Each biography covers the player's history, as well as important info like games played, points, rebounds, assists, and blocks.Draft your own all-star team — Evaluate the statistics and create your ideal team by filling out the starting lineup sheet at the back of the book.Brush up on your basketball knowledge with the ultimate, slam-dunk collection of sports biographies!
Basketball Biographies for Kids: Stories of Basketball's Most Inspiring Players (Sports Biographies for Kids)
by Matt ChandlerGet to know the game with inspiring basketball player biographies for ages 8 to 12Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes working hard and overcoming challenges to shine on the court. Discover the most talented players from each position with Basketball Biographies for Kids! This lineup shows you what it takes to be a WNBA or NBA superstar with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players from the last 60 years.Legends of the leagues — Learn about the players who changed the game, like Lebron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Sue Bird.Key career stats — Each biography covers the player's history, as well as important info like games played, points, rebounds, assists, and blocks.Draft your own all-star team — Evaluate the statistics and create your fantasy team by filling out the blank sheet at the back of the book.Brush up on your basketball knowledge with the ultimate, slam-dunk collection of sports biographies!
Basketball Camp Champ (Jake Maddox Graphic Novels)
by Jake MaddoxAfter only ever playing pick-up games, Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called "zone defense," the shooting guard feels totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her comfort zone and ask for help? Combining a dramatic sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is sure to be a win for any young reader.
Basketball Sparkplug
by Matthew F ChristopherKim's teammates tease him about singing in the church choir, but they change their tune when the choir helps the Arrows become Small Fry Basketball Champions.
Basketry (Merit Badge Series)
by Boy Scouts of America StaffA handbook for earning the Boy Scout merit badge in basketry. Includes information on history of basketwork, weaving and types of materials used, and caning.
The Basque Dragon (The Unicorn Rescue Society #2)
by Adam Gidwitz Hatem Aly Jesse CaseyThe Unicorn Rescue Society is back! Across the vast, blue ocean, in the mountains of the Basque Country, a fearsome creature has gone missing. And the Unicorn Rescue Society are the only ones who can save it. Elliot and Uchenna—and Jersey!—have barely recovered from their first adventure with Professor Fauna when he approaches them with an all-new quest. Except this time they're going to have to cross an ocean. In the mountains of the Basque Country, the Unicorn Rescue Society must track down a missing dragon. But how could someone even kidnap a dragon? And for what evil purpose? And is their newest, fire-breathing rescue more than they can handle? New challenges await in this second book in the Unicorn Rescue Society series, a brand-new fantasy-adventure from Adam Gidwitz, the beloved bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning author of The Inquisitors Tale and A Tale Dark & Grimm. Illustrated throughout, it’s the perfect fit for newly independent readers looking for a story full of adventure, fun, and friendship.
Bat 6 (Scholastic Signature Ser.)
by Virginia Euwer Wolff"Extraordinarily artful." -- BooklistThe sixth-grade girls of Barlow and Bear Creek Ridge have been waiting to play in the annual softball game -- the Bat 6 -- for as long as they can remember.But something is different this year. There's a new girl on both teams, each with a secret in her past that puts them on a collision course set to explode on game day. No one knows how to stop it. All they can do is watch...
Bat and the Business of Ferrets (The Bat Series #4)
by Elana K. ArnoldThe bestselling Bat returns! Bat and the Business of Ferrets is the fourth title in National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold’s heartfelt and widely acclaimed series featuring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed “Bat”) is about to start fourth grade—and unfortunately for him, everything is changing: There's a new teacher, a new classroom, new seats…and new rules. Mr. Grayson, Bat’s third grade teacher, had a lovable class rabbit named Babycakes who Bat could visit anytime he needed a break. But Mr. Peña does not have a class rabbit. In fact, Mr. Peña doesn't believe in class pets at all. And for Bat, that’s one change too many.Bat and his best friend, Israel, know they need to convince Mr. Peña to change his mind about class pets—and when a business of friendly ferrets arrives at Bat's mom's veterinary clinic, they think they've found the perfect pet to do so. But when they discover that their classmate Lucca also doesn't like the idea of an animal in the classroom, Bat starts to worry that things will never be the way they were again.
The Bat Scientists
by Mary Kay CarsonDr. Merlin Tuttle and his colleagues at Bat Conservation International aren't scared of bats. These bat crusaders are fascinated by them, with good reason. Bats fly the night skies in nearly every part of the world, but they are the least studied of all mammals. As the major predator of night-flying insects, bats eat many pests. Unfortunately bats are facing many problems, including a terrifying new disease. White-nose Syndrome is infecting and killing millions of hibernating bats in North America. But Dr. Tuttle, with the help of his fellow bat scientists are in the trenches-and caves-on the front line of the fight to save their beloved bats.
Bat Summer
by Sarah WithrowTerence isn't cool like his best friend, Tom, but at least he's not a weirdo like Lucy, who sees life upside-down and thinks she's a bat. Yet Lucy knows things that other people don't -- about the gaps in life, and seeing things more clearly with your eyes closed, and how you have to learn to fly on your own if you want to survive. Sarah Withrow has penned a startling novel about extraordinary Lucy, who believes she's a bat, and ordinary Terence, who believes in believing.
Batalla de tormenta (Battle Royale: Secretos de la isla #Volumen 1)
by Cara J. StevensLlega la primera entrega de una nueva y emocionante saga basada en Fortnite, el videojuego del momento. En una isla donde todos son guerreros, solo los más fuertes sobreviven. Un escuadrón de soldados inexpertos ha sido reclutado desde todos los rincones del mundo, con el único propósito de ganar la batalla definitiva de Fortnite. Pero primero deberán mostrar su valía en el campo de batalla... ¿Tendrán lo que se necesita para ser los próximos campeones, o lo arriesgarán todo en vano?