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Inspiring stories of sportsmanship /

by Herzog, Brad.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Count on me: sports.Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Pub., c2014Description: 95 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.ISBN: 9781575424552 (pbk.); 157542455X.Subject(s): Sportsmanship
Contents:
Carrying on -- Mile marker -- Swell guy -- One step behind -- Accepting imperfection -- The fifth down -- Long friendship -- Touching truthfulness -- Uncontested goal -- The concession -- Snow angel -- Trading places -- Making a point -- "You're going to miss them" -- Hats off -- Marathon perspective -- First-class aid -- "A real champion" -- Record re-set -- Ace of hearts.
Summary: "In this book, you'll find the awesome true tales of athletes who showed sportsmanship in action. You'll learn about the Olympic track star who befriended a man who could have been his enemy. Meet the college softball player who helped her injured opponent. Get to know the high school quarterback who turned down a record and held on to his integrity. These stories and many more will amaze you and inspire you!"--Back cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 89) and index.

Carrying on -- Mile marker -- Swell guy -- One step behind -- Accepting imperfection -- The fifth down -- Long friendship -- Touching truthfulness -- Uncontested goal -- The concession -- Snow angel -- Trading places -- Making a point -- "You're going to miss them" -- Hats off -- Marathon perspective -- First-class aid -- "A real champion" -- Record re-set -- Ace of hearts.

"In this book, you'll find the awesome true tales of athletes who showed sportsmanship in action. You'll learn about the Olympic track star who befriended a man who could have been his enemy. Meet the college softball player who helped her injured opponent. Get to know the high school quarterback who turned down a record and held on to his integrity. These stories and many more will amaze you and inspire you!"--Back cover.

4-8 Medialog, Inc.

810 Lexile.

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8-13.

T Guided Reading Level.

Accelerated Reader AR Middle Grades 5.7 2.0 quiz: 173949

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