Barnes, Katie
Summary: "A richly reported and provocative look at the history of women's sports and the controversy surrounding trans athletes by a leading LGBTQ+ sports journalist. For decades women have been playing competitive sports thanks in large part to the protective cover of Title IX. Since passage of that law, the number of women participating in sports and the level of competition in high school, college,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.082 BARSmith, 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 SMIKortemeier, Todd
Summary: For some sports fans, there is no better way to experience a sport than to cheer in person or even try it themselves. There are many incredible sports venues to visit, from college stadiums to Olympic parks. Sports Venue Bucket List examines some amazing stadiums and the fan experience at each one. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.2 KORMcCollum, Sean
Summary: "Football is much more than tackles, touchdowns, and end zone celebrations. It's a striking spectacle where football, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics meet."--Page 4 cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 MCCWhite, Kelly Anne
Summary: This title introduces young sports fans to archery, introducing the sport's history, rules, equipment, and why more and more athletes love playing it. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Wee, K. P.
Summary: "In this book, industry-leading sports professionals-such as Ted Sobel, Fred Claire, Ari Kaplan, Debbie Antonelli, and Ann Meyers Drysdale-offer practical advice and tips for those wanting to pursue a career in sports, including marketing, publicity, broadcasting, journalism, management, scouting, analytics, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 796.02 WEEHarris, 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 HARParry, John
Summary: "In The Burden of Sports, John Weston Parry examines the mental health and emotional well-being of elite American athletes generally, as well as in relation to spectator sports propaganda, the legal system, politics, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This book covers mental health conditions that any elite athlete may encounter, from depression and anxiety to substance abuse and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 796.01 PARAllred, Alexandra Powe
Summary: "When Women Stood is an unapologetically new sport and social history that unveils the often-overlooked chronicle of women and their fight for equality. From early Amazons and suffragists to modern-day athletes and social influencers, this is an eye-opening history of women told through the always-influential world of sports"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.082 ALLFleshman, 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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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 921 FLESHMAN, LAUREN FLEHelget, Nicole Lea
Summary: "Basketball is much more than jump shots, no-look passes, and slam dunks. It's a stunning spectacle where basketball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics meet."--Page 4 cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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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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Place a hold to request this item.Bowers, Matt (Matthew David)
Summary: "A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Paralympic football, sitting volleyball, and goalball events. Includes descriptions of each of these men's and women's team sports. Readers will be introduced to some rules and how they may differ from their Olympic counterpart. Includes Q & A features, table of contents, photo captions, glossary, further resources, and index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amicus/Amicus Ink 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.04 BOWFlorio, John
Summary: "...recount[s] the politically and racially charged rivalry between African-American boxing champion Joe Louis and white German boxer Max Schmeling, which grew between their 1936 and 1938 matches. Tracing both men's careers from inception until they hung up their gloves, the authors illuminate how emblematic each was to his country while exploring the social issues of the day."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.83 FLOHelget, Nicole Lea
Summary: Baseball is much more than game-winning hits, double plays, and grand slams. It's a spectacular spectacle where baseball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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Summary: "This book looks at the intersection of sports and identities, using sports to reveal the complicated history of gender, sexuality, race, and social justice while connecting those stories to the world of today's athletes. It highlights the ways sports often contribute to inequalities, but also how they can help make the world more accepting"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 306.4 RYLBuckley, James
Summary: "This lively reference book for the younger set introduces a variety of team and individual sports, including football, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, tennis, archery, diving, and track and field events"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796 BUCDiCaro, 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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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.082 DICSteidinger, Joan
Summary: "This book explores three crucial areas in sport that remain huge concerns for women: leadership, money, and media. It examines topics such as the #MeToo movement, pay equity, and the experiences of women of color and LGBTQ athletes. Interviews with prominent female athletes are interwoven throughout to add personal perspectives to the conversation"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.082 STERountree, Sage
Summary: "Recovery-physical and mental-is a red-hot topic, and the worlds of sports, technology, and commerce have all taken note. This second edition of The Athlete's Guide to Recovery helps readers sort through the hype to focus on the practices and devices that really make a difference in recovery and lead to peak performance"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 617.1 ROUBernardin, Marc
Summary: "Muhammad Ali was one of the most photographed--and photogenic--figures in the history of sports. He demanded to be looked at, to be seen, and this epic captures his meteoric rise from Cassius Clay to Olympian and heavyweight champion of the world with stunning illustrations befitting his storied legacy. Bringing readers through major moments of his life--his first meeting with civil rights...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing Holdings Limited Partnership 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Braun, Eric
Summary: "Buzzer-beaters, walk-off homers, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest clutch moments in sports history. Discover more about Christian Laettner's last-second shot in the NCAA playoffs. Read about how Kerri Strug landed a near-perfect vault performance on an injured ankle, helping the U.S. gymnastics team win gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Find out...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796 BRADent, Jim.
Summary: "New York Times bestselling author Jim Dent pens the compelling story of how a black and white player came together to break the color barrier in Texas football in 1965. Jerry LeVias and Bill Bradley bonded as friends at the Big 33 high school all-star game, producing a dramatic finish that fans still talk about. Jim Dent takes the reader to the heart of Texas football with the incredible story...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.332 DENDonnelly, Patrick
Summary: "From humble beginnings to one of the world's most popular sports leagues, the NBA has provided thrills to millions of fans since the 1940s. Inside the NBA tells the story of each NBA team, its origins, its successes and failures, and its all-star players and most popular coaches. This NBA series will get you up to speed on your favorite team with fascinating facts and stats, exciting...
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2023