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After a car accident takes Noah’s father’s life and leaves him paralyzed, Noah must use a wheelchair. While his playing days might be over, baseball isn’t done with Noah yet.

Upon Further Review: The Greatest What-Ifs in Sports History

What if the US boycotted Hitler’s 1936 Olympics and Jesse Owens had never beaten the Nazi’s best? Or what if Billie Jean King had lost to Bobby Riggs in 1973? How might the sports world have changed? Notes. Index.

Proud: Living My American Dream (Young Readers Edition)

At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad broke barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab and made history as the first Muslim American woman to win a medal. She describes the hard work, emotional fortitude, and faith she needed to become an Olympic fencer.Glossary of fencing terms. “Ibtihaj’s Advice.” Q&A with the author. Full-color photo insert.

That's Not Hockey

As a revolutionary goaltender, Jacque Plante led the Montreal Canadiens to victory after victory—and had multiple face injuries to show for it. In 1959, he changed the game forever as the first goalie to wear a protective facemask. More about Jacques Plante. Full-color illustrations.

Dive Smack

Theo Mackey, captain of the diving team, only remembers one thing for certain about the fire that destroyed his home: he lit the match.

Takedown

As a female wrestler, Mikayla must prove herself on the mat during every match. But as the season progresses, she has to face the inevitable: wrestling her new friend and teammate Lev.

Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams

As children in Compton, California, Venus and Serena Williams had to sweep the courts before they could practice. Sisters, competitors, friends—they became two of the greatest tennis players of all time. Afterword. Source notes. Selected bibliography. Further reading. Full-color illustrations rendered in cut paper, pencil, and acrylic paints.

Unsinkable: From Russian Orphan to Paralympic Swimming World Champion

Jessica Long was born with fibular hemimelia and adopted from a Siberian orphanage as a baby. She endured early health struggles and has gone on to become the second most decorated US Paralympic athlete of all time. Full-color photographs.

On Point: Zayd Saleem, Chasing the Dream

Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World’s Biggest Sports Scandal

The FIFA case began small, boosted by an IRS agent’s review of an American soccer official’s tax returns. That humble investigation led to a huge worldwide corruption scandal that crossed continents and reached the highest levels of the sport.Chart of FIFA’s organization. Cast of characters. Source notes. Bibliography. Index. Black-and-white photo insert.

Out of Left Field

 “S Barred from the 1958 Little League season for being a girl, Katy uncovers the history of women in baseball—history the Little League board would like to remain hidden. “Meet Katy’s Heroes.” Author’s note. Glossary. Recommended reading. Black-and-white illustrations.

Most Valuable Players: A Rip & Red Book

Tired of standardized tests, Rip, Red, and their friends protest; in retaliation, the school bans them from its anniversary gala and, worse, from playing on any school team.Black-and-white illustrations.