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Author
Language
English
Description
Maggie Atwood and Becky McCabe, mother and daughter, both champion riders, vowed to never, ever, go up against one another. Until the tense, harrowing competitions leading to the Paris Olympics. Mother and daughter share a dream: to be the best horsewoman in the world.
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In 1968, perhaps the finest US Olympic men's track-and-field team ever stirred the world in unprecedented ways, among them the victory stand black rights protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos in Mexico City. But in competition no single athlete mirrored the free-thinking '60s better than Dick Fosbury, a failed prep high jumper who invented an offbeat style that ultimately won him a gold medal and revolutionized the event. No jumpers today use any...
6) Hush money
Author
Series
Jack MacTaggart mysteries volume 1
Publisher
Minotaur Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
As he investigates a socialite's insurance claim for a champion show horse's sudden death, elite Pasadena law firm newcomer Jack MacTaggart uncovers links to an old blackmail scheme before he is falsely accused of murder
8) Bounce
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text offers advice on the best ways for toddlers to bounce
10) Showdown
Author
Series
Choose your own adventure volume 127
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
c1992
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the different steps in learning how to jump when riding a horse or pony, discussing taking position, poles and grids, fences, riding a course, jumping in a show, and cross-country jumping.
12) Who can jump?
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
A lift-the-flap book featuring partially hidden illustrations of animals that can jump. A guessing game providing hours of fun for babies.
13) Not a bean
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A Mexican jumping bean isn't a bean at all. It's a fascinating home and food source for a special kind of caterpillar!" -- amazon.com
14) Leap!
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A startled little flea triggers a domino effect of surprised jumps in a grasshopper, a bunny, a dog and other animals in a circular story poem that combines engaging action words with mixed-media collage art.
15) Boing!
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A mother kangaroo and various woodland animals coach her joey as she attempts her first jump
16) Jump
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Two boys and a frog, a cow, and other animals jump for joy in this easy-to-read book"--
18) Eddie the Eagle
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Inspired by true events, it is a feel-good story about Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself, even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
19) Bungee jumping
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone High/Low Books
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, stunts, competitions, equipment, and safety measures of bungee jumping.
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