Lupica, Mike.
Summary: When the coach's son, Shawn O'Brien, is chosen to play quarterback, eleven-year-old Ben McBain is not surprised--but when he tries to be a good teammate and help the inconsistent Shawn, he is startled to learn that his new friend does not really want the position.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC LUPKelley, K. C.
Contents: Tom Brady -- Peyton Manning -- Aaron Rodgers -- Matt Ryan-- Colin Kaepernick -- The Year of the Rookie QB. Andrew Luck ; Robert Griffin III ; Russell Wilson.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2013
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Summary: Examines the position of quarterback, discussing its history, key skills and tactics, and top players.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2010
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Click, clack, moo: A bunch of literate cows go on strike after Farmer Brown refuses to give in to their typed demands of electric blankets when the barn gets too cold. The day Jimmy's boa ate the wash: Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm. The Pigs' wedding: all the pigs must get cleaned up for the big wedding. Hendrika, a Dutch cow, wants to visit the city. Charlie...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV CLIMaddox, Jake
Summary: Now that twelve-year-old Anya is old enough to join her fourteen-year-old sister Marina on the fast-pitch softball team things are becoming tense between them: Anya has trouble catching her sister's pitches and resents Marina's criticism and being moved to the outfield, Marina is increasingly obsessed with her role as captain, and angry because Anya does not seem to take the game as seriously...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books,an imprint of Capstone 2022
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Summary: Piggie is upset because a whale took the ball she found, but Gerald finds a solution that pleases all of them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of Disney Book Group 2015
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JBR GREEN SPANISH WILAlessandri, Alexandra
Summary: "English just feels wrong to Isabel. She prefers her native Spanish. As she prepares for a new school, she knows she's going to have to learn. Her first day is uncomfortable, until she employs her crayons and discovers there's more than one way to communicate with new friends"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ALEMaddox, Jake
Summary: Nolan is the highly skilled punter of his school team, but he is less sure about taking over another position when their quarterback goes down--especially since he is also running for class president, and his competition for election is Tony, a linebacker on the team who is constantly belittling punters.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADWillems, Mo
Summary: Geraldo está cansado y gruñón. ¿Soñará con Cerdita? ¿O ella no lo dejará soñar?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion Books for Children 2021
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Summary: Gus Blackburn daydreams of being a hero wide receiver on his school's football team, but he is not naturally athletic or fast, so he spends most of his time on the bench--until his father points out that most dreams actually take hard work before they can come true.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2017
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Summary: In rhyming text a child, home from a game, bids goodnight to all the sights and sounds of a school football game.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FIC DAHStemple, Heidi E. Y.
Summary: Birds fill the stands to watch a thrilling flag football match between the Eagles and Turkeys--and one chicken.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN STEBarkley, Callie
Summary: When Ellie joins a softball team, she quickly realizes that the sport is harder than it looks! Is she meant only for the stage, not the field? And what happens when Ellie goes searching in the woods near the field for a stray ball and finds an injured baby deer?!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J Series Critter Barkley 2018Green, Tim
Summary: From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a gripping, deeply personal standalone football novel about a star middle school quarterback faced with a life-changing decision after his dad is diagnosed with ALS. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica! With two all-star college football players for brothers and a former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman for a father, it...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC GREBowen, Carl
Summary: The Otters keep leaving their game on the practice field and losing their football games--so wide receiver Steve Michaels must overcome his own frustrations and help Aaron Corbin, his quarterback, get past his fears and play like the champion can be.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: JFIC BOWSmith, Elliott
Summary: Sisters Emilia and Natalia love softball, and this year they will be playing on the same team; Emilia is an excellent and confident pitcher, and while Natalia is just as good when the two practice together, she lacks confidence and would sooner play catcher--but when Emilia hurts her ankle during a game, Natalia overcomes her reluctance and takes the mound as relief pitcher.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE SMIMaddox, Jake
Summary: When wide receiver Ethan drops a touchdown pass and his team loses the game, he starts to doubt his own abilities, but as the next game approaches he realizes that he has to do what his father and coaches are telling him to do--stop obsessing about failure and get back to playing confident football.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADMaddox, Jake
Summary: Twelve-year-old Ana Flores has never really taken to sports, but when she observes the women's softball team practice at the college where her mother is going to teach, she is intrigued and decides to try out for a local team; unfortunately it is harder than it looks--but with some help from one of the college girls, Caitlin, and Mali, a pitcher who is mad she only made second team, Ana gets to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction Series, Call number: J FIC MADGreen, Tim
Summary: Troy, a sixth-grader with an unusual gift for predicting football plays before they occur, attempts to use his ability to help his favorite team, the Atlanta Falcons, but he must first prove himself to the coach and players.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC GRESimon, Coco
Summary: Since all her Cupcake Friends have other activities besides making cupcakes, Katie tries her hand at softball and after much deliberation, steps up to the plate, realizing doing what you love always makes life sweeter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 CUPRaúl the Third
Summary: "Little Lobo and his friends are excited for the out-of-this-world book festival the Guadalupian Library hosts every year! Everyone has a special book they're looking for, but there's so much to see and do first. From cookbook demonstrations and comics workshops to mask making and language classes, this library has something for everyone. Can Little Lobo, Bernabé, Kooky Dooky, Coco Rocho, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Versify, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE RAUCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE RAUHolloway, Andy
Summary: "From the host of the #1 fantasy football podcast, The Fantasy Footballers, Andy Holloway presents his heartwarming debut picture book - an ode to family, fandom, and football." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HOLAlbee, Jay
Summary: Nonbinary fourth-grader Riley is excited for their annual summer get-together with family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE ALBSummary: Bill Nye illustrates how various types of transportation utilize friction, from traction in trains and the "roll" of ball bearings in skateboards and automobiles, to the lack of friction in a hovercraft.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Educational Productions 2008