DiCaro, Julie
Summary: "Shrill meets Brotopia in this personal and researched look at women's rights and issues through the lens of sports, from an award-winning sports journalist and women's advocate"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 2021
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Summary: "This book explores controversies in sports, including black boxer Jack Johnson, Jessie Owens in the 1936 Olympics, Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, #MeToo and the US gymnastics team, and much more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.4 DOEJacobs, Sally H.
Summary: "A captivating book that brilliantly reveals an American sports legend long overlooked. Sally Jacobs tells the riveting story of Althea Gibson, my personal hero, who overcame daunting odds - on the tennis court and off - to stand at the world pinnacle of her sport and became an inspiration to many." - Billie Jean King In 1950, three years after Jackie Robinson first walked onto the diamond at...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 GIBSON, ALTHEA JACHarris, Duchess
Summary: "In 1947, black baseball player Jackie Robinson broke through Major League Baseball's color barrier when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie Robinson Breaks Barriers examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Robinson himself, his wife, Rachel, and broadcaster Red Barber. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 796.357092 HARSmith, Elliott
Summary: "On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made history when he stepped onto the baseball diamond as a Brooklyn Dodger. For the first time in more than 60 years, a Black player took the field in a professional baseball game. How did Robinson break through the racist barriers that had kept so many Black athletes out of professional sports? And what is the enduring legacy of his remarkable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROBDunkel, Tom.
Summary: Dunkel traces the rise of a Bismarck integrated squad and follows them through their ups and downs, focusing on the 1935 season, and the first National Semi-Pro Tournament in Wichita, Kansas--a decade before Jackie Robinson broke into the Major Leagues!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atlantic Monthly 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 DUNBuckley, James
Summary: Presents the life of the legendary boxer who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ALICopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET ALICabot, Belen Medina
Summary: "From the copper canyons of Mexico her swift footsteps echo. Clip clap, clip clap. Experience a 60-mile run with indigenous athlete Lorena Ramirez, who captured the world's attention when she won an ultramarathon in Mexico wearing a skirt and rubber sandals-the traditional clothes of the Rarámuri, "the light-footed people.""--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: Looks at the 1967 football season leading up to that year's black college championship between Grambling College and Florida A&M, and how it fit into the civil rights struggles of the time.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 FREHoena, B. A.
Summary: "In an era of discrimination, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Facing harassment, he stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROBFleshman, Lauren
Summary: "Fueled by her years as an elite runner and advocate for women in sports, Lauren Fleshman offers her inspiring personal story and a rallying cry for reform of a sports landscape that is failing young female athletes. Lauren Fleshman has grown up in the world of running: one of the most decorated collegiate athletes of all time and a national champion as a pro, she was a major face of women's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2023
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Summary: This title explores the incredible moments in in the world of sports, from Jackie Robinson's debut to Brandi Chastain's World Cup winner, that will be etched in our memories forever. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 796 WILSummary: Spanning nearly a century, The Great American Sports Page presents essential columns from more than three dozen masters of the press-box craft. These unforgettable dispatches from World Series, Super Bowls, and title bouts for the ages were written on deadline with passion, spontaneity, humor, and a gift for the memorable phrase. Read avidly day in and day out by a sports-mad public, these...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Library of America 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.0973 GREHart, Matt
Summary: "Game of Shadows meets Shoe Dog in this explosive behind-the-scenes look that reveals for the first time the unsettling details of Nike's secret running program-the Nike Oregon Project. In May 2017, journalist Matt Hart received a USB drive containing a single file-a 4.7-megabyte PDF named "Tic Toc, Tic Toc. . . ." He quickly realized he was in possession of a stolen report prepared a year...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 338.7 HARSmith, Andrew R. M.
Summary: Olympic gold medalist. Two-time world heavyweight champion. Hall of Famer. Infomercial and reality TV star. George Foreman's fighting ability is matched only by his acumen for selling. Yet the complete story of Foreman's rise from urban poverty to global celebrity has never been told until now. Raised in Houston's "Bloody Fifth" Ward, battling against scarcity in housing and food, young Foreman...
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Texas Press 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FOREMAN, GEORGE SMILewis, Glenn
Summary: "This book aims to rectify the imbalance in coverage between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali just in time for the 50th anniversary of The Fight of the Century. It is based on several months the author spent in the gym, on the road, and in verbal tussles withthe legendary champion and gives new insight into Frazier"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.83 LEWSmith, Jay M.
Summary: "Examines athletic-academic corruption at UNC-Chapel Hill and in NCAA athletics"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Potomac Books, an imprint of the University of Nebraska Press 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796 SMIKelley, K. C.
Summary: Briefly describes the history and rivalry of the Army Black Knights football team of the United States Military Academy, West Point and the Navy Midshipmen football team of the United States Naval Academy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 KELGraves, Will
Summary: "This title tells the story of the National Basketball Association, from its founding more than 70 years ago to its status today as a world-class showcase for basketball talent. Readers will learn about the league's stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as its growth and how it has embraced international players. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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Summary: "This title tells the story of Major League Baseball, from its beginnings more than a century ago to its status today as the home of America's pastime. Readers will learn about the league's greatest stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as the most iconic ballparks and sport-rocking scandals. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.397 GITMarthaler, Jon
Summary: "This title tells the story of Major League Soccer, from its origins in the 1990s to its modern explosion in popularity. Readers will learn about the history of American professional soccer, the league's greatest stars, and the incredible growth MLS has undergone in the first decades of the twenty-first century. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 MAREllenport, Craig.
Summary: Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Auburn Tigers one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 ELLKelley, K. C.
Summary: Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Alabama Crimson Tide one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 KELGigliotti, Jim.
Summary: Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Nebraska Cornhuskers one of the most popular teams in college football. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, a glossary of key words and phrases,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2022