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41) Buster Posey
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey has done it all in his short Major League Baseball career. In 2010, he was named National League (NL) Rookie of the Year. In 2012, Buster won the NL batting title and was named NL Most Valuable Player. But Buster has done more than just collect individual baseball awards. The Giants have won the World Series three times with Buster behind the plate (2010, 2012, and 2014). Learn more about one of baseball's...
42) Tiger Woods
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Tiger Woods is one of the most accomplished pro golfers of all time! Learn about his career highlights, life off the green, and more through action-packed text and full-color photographs.
43) Tim Howard
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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At the 2014 World Cup, soccer goalkeeper Tim's incredible 16 saves for the United States against Belgium set a world record for most saves in a single match. Learn about one of the world's best goalkeepers.
44) Cam Newton
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is one of the biggest stars of the NFL. In 2015, Cam led Carolina to the best record in the league and a place in Super Bowl 50. Learn more about Cam's journey.
45) John Wall
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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John Wall's NBA dream came true when the Washington Wizards selected him as the first overall draft pick in 2010. As one of the best point guards in the game, he helped turn the Wizards into a winning team.
46) Dez Bryant
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Wide receiver Dez Bryant is one of the Dallas Cowboys' most exciting players, holding the team record for the most touchdowns in a single season. Find out more about this star player's life on and off the field.
47) Anthony Davis
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Voted to the 2015 NBA All-Star Game as a starter, the New Orleans Pelicans' center Anthony Davis is on top of the basketball world. Follow his journey from his childhood in Chicago all the way to the NBA.
48) Lamar Jackson
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a rising star in the National Football League (NFL). Readers will devour the life story of this athlete with a golden arm and cheetah-like speed!
49) Alex Morgan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When Alex Morgan was eight years old, she dreamed of becoming an Olympian. In 2012, that dream came true when she helped the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) win the soccer gold medal at the Olympic Games in London, England. In 2015, Alex and her USWNT teammates beat Japan in the championship match to win the World Cup. Alex is also an author, a model, and much more. Read all about Alex's life and her path to soccer stardom.
50) Kawhi Leonard
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Kawhi Leonard averaged 27 points per game in the 2016–2017 season. It was his best season yet in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Since joining the San Antonio Spurs in 2011, Leonard has been named Defensive Player of the Year, and he has played in the All-Star Game twice. But he says this is just the beginning. Learn more about Leonard's career, how he keeps his body in shape for the game, and how he spends his time off the court.
51) Baker Mayfield
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is a Heisman Trophy winner and the 2018 first overall draft pick. As a rookie, he proved himself with an amazing comeback in his first National Football League (NFL) game. Read his story!
52) Derek Carr
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Derek Carr is a superstar quarterback for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have gotten better each year since Carr joined the team in 2014. In 2016 they made the National Football League (NFL) Playoffs for the first time in 14 years! And Carr says they'll get even better-he wants to lead the team all the way to the Super Bowl. Read more about Carr's career and fitness routines, his family, and the work he does for kids and his community beyond the...
53) Brittney Griner
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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After breaking records and winning awards in college basketball, Brittney Griner was the first pick in the 2013 WNBA draft. She joined the Phoenix Mercury. In her first game, Brittney showed the league her skills by dunking twice. Brittney's height makes her a talented center. She's a force on defense too. Fans love to watch her block shots and grab rebounds. Follow Brittney's story from her early years learning basketball in Houston, Texas, to her...
54) Derrick Rose
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Derrick Rose is one of the NBA's most explosive players. Chosen first overall in the 2008 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, Derrick brought his high-flying game to the Chicago Bulls. Learn all about Chicago's biggest sports star.
55) Colin Kaepernick
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick led his team to victory in the 2013 Super Bowl. In 2014, his team was just one win away from playing in the big game again. Meet one of the NFL's biggest stars.
57) Joe Burrow
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Quarterback Joe Burrow was the Cincinnati Bengals' star pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Learn about Burrow's stellar college career, his workout routine, and how he stays connected to his hometown.
58) J. J. Watt
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Houston Texans defensive lineman J. J. Watt is one of the biggest players in the National Football League (NFL). But he wasn't always on track for stardom. J. J. started his college career playing tight end at Central Michigan University. A career in the pros seemed out of reach. But after a transfer to the University of Wisconsin and a switch to the defensive line, J.J.'s hard-hitting talents began to shine. In 2012, J. J. led the NFL in sacks and...
59) Breanna Stewart
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English
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Breanna Stewart is a talented basketball player for the Seattle Storm. She was the first overall pick in the 2016 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft. That same season she was also named WNBA Rookie of the Year, and she helped the US women's basketball team take home the gold in the 2016 Olympics. Breanna Stewart is a powerful force on the court, but she's also pretty impressive off the court. Read about how she trains to stay in...
60) Jayson Tatum
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Meet Jayson Tatum, power forward and small forward for the Boston Celtics. From his training schedule to what he does off the court, readers will learn all about this NBA All-Star.
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