Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Football jokes and riddles Football jokes and riddles Matt Christopher A collection of anecdotes, jokes, and riddles about the game of football. OL15108556W
Glue fingers Glue fingers Matt Christopher Reluctant to play football because he stutters, Billy Joe's first game discloses that he has no reason to fear ridicule. OL15108562W
Sink it, Rusty Sink it, Rusty Matt Christopher Forced to referee rather than play basketball due to the after effects of polio, Rusty believes he will never play again until a new man in town organizes a team and coaches him. OL15108660W
At the Plate with... Ken Griffey Jr At the Plate with... Ken Griffey Jr Matt Christopher Discusses the professional and personal life of the baseball star who plays with the Seattle Mariners. OL15108696W
The dog that called the pitch The dog that called the pitch Matt Christopher Mike and his dog Harry, the Airedale with ESP, are shocked to discover that the new umpire for Mike's baseball games can hear their mental conversations. OL15108704W
Great Moments in Baseball History Great Moments in Baseball History Matt Christopher Capturing the suspense and play-by-play action of nine major league plays and the personalities of the athletes that made them, a fan's treasury includes Willie May's 1954 World Series catch and Jim … OL15108714W
Johnny No Hit Johnny No Hit Matt Christopher Threatened by a beating if he hits against Roy's pitching, Johnny almost loses a ballgame for his team. OL15108722W
Baseball Turnaround Baseball Turnaround Matt Christopher Sandy is drawn unknowingly into a shoplifting incident, but when his community service involves baseball he meets people who help him finally put the past behind him. OL15108762W
Winning Stroke Winning Stroke Matt Christopher When hydrotherapy for an injured leg takes him to the pool on a regular basis, twelve-year-old Jerry finds himself fascinated and challenged by the rigors of competitive swimming. OL15108794W
Fighting Tackle Fighting Tackle Matt Christopher When he becomes stronger but slower, Terry must deal with being moved from defensive safety to offensive tackle on his football team and with the fact that his younger brother, who was born with Down… OL15108801W
throw long qb throw long qb Matt Christopher Cap Wadell loves football; unfortunately, living in a rural town of 1,223 people makes putting together a team a little difficult. His grandfather suggests that Cap organize a local six-man team and … OL15108806W
In the goal with-- Briana Scurry In the goal with-- Briana Scurry Matt Christopher A biography of the soccer goalkeeper whose play on the United States National Team earned her the nickname "the Rock." OL16026079W
Centerfield ballhawk Centerfield ballhawk Matt Christopher Baseball player José Mendez worries about his poor performance with the bat and fears disappointing his father, a former ballplayer with an outstanding batting average. OL21522W