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Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991--110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this...
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Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When it's cold outside, super sports girls get out on the ice and into the snow. Ice climbing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling: these are just a few of the winter sports women have competed in and excelled. Readers learn about the different ways they too can get out during the winter. Stories of competitive women athletes and dramatic images inspire readers to get active, and information about technique and how to get involved in winter sports encourages...
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Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Kaia! Readers of this text will learn about women who have dominated combat sports such as boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. These highly competitive sports are exciting, and readers learn it takes discipline, technique, and a knowledge of the rules to be successful. Utilizing full-color photographs and engaging language, this text is perfect for girls already interested in sports but also for those who are still looking to find a unique...
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Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"This is the story of 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden. Born with spina bifida in Russia, Tatyana was raised in an orphanage where she walked on her hands for the first six years of her life. In 1994, she was adopted and moved to the United States, where she started racing and breaking records; and is now considered the best female wheelchair racer of all time, and the fastest woman on Earth." --