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On the course with-- Tiger Woods
Par Glenn Stout. 1998
Discusses the family background and the sports career of popular young athlete Tiger Woods. Portrays Tiger's success in winning almost…
every tournament on the professional golf circuit. For grades 4-7. 2001On the mound with-- Curt Schilling (Matt Christopher)
Par Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout. 2004
Biography of Curt Schilling, the star pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Details his career from school days and the minor…
leagues to a series of teams in the majors, where he learned to work hard to perfect his game. For grades 4-7. 2004On the court with-- Shaquille O'Neal
Par Glenn Stout. 2003
Describes the life and career of the basketball superstar and center for the Los Angeles Lakers up until the 2002…
season. Tells how O'Neal became a professional player winning many awards and championships, including a gold medal with the U.S. team at the 1996 Olympics. For grades 4-7. 2003In the goal with-- Briana Scurry
Par Matt Christopher. 2000
A biography of the former goalkeeper on the U.S. women's national soccer team who earned the nickname "The Rock." Describes…
Scurry's sports career through the end of the 1999 season. For grades 4-7. 2000On the ice with-- Tara Lipinski
Par Glenn Stout. 1999
Presents the life and sports career of Tara Lipinski from her early training in roller skating at age three, roller…
hockey at five, and ice skating at six. Describes Lipinski's experience competing for, and winning, the gold medal in figure skating at the 1998 Olympics. For grades 4-7. 1999Hysterectomy: exploring your options (A johns Hopkins Press Health Book Ser.)
Par Edward E Wallach. 2004
Gynecologists explain the female reproductive organs, problems that can occur, and options for treatment. Describes three types of hysterectomies (involving…
surgical removal of the uterus), benefits and risks of each operation, postoperative issues, and medical alternatives. 2003Scout's honor: a father's unlikely foray into the woods
Par Peter Applebome. 2003
New York Times writer and editor recounts three years of countless hikes, canoe trips, and campouts with his son Ben's…
Boy Scout troop. A "committed indoorsman," Applebome blends amusing descriptions of latrines and gourmet fireside meals with commentary on the history and cultural legacy of this conservative institution. 2003My prison without bars
Par Pete Rose. 2004
Autobiography by former Cincinnati Reds baseball star banned from the sport in 1989 after gambling allegations. Rose describes his rise…
to fame as a record-breaking hitter and team manager, five-month prison stay for tax evasion, and bid in 2002 for reinstatement to baseball by admitting bets on his team. Strong language. Bestseller. 2004Astronomy professor identifies common misconceptions about the cosmos. Topics range from false notions regarding distant galaxies to erroneous theories about…
what causes tides and seasons and which planet is the hottest. He emphasizes the origins of incorrect ideas, how to avoid them, and how to change them. 2001Pregnant! what can I do?: a guide for teenagers
Par Tania Heller. 2002
Physician provides guidance for teenage women who become pregnant unintentionally. Offers suggestions for getting help, making the right decisions, and…
building a better future. Discusses pros and cons of parenthood, abortion, and adoption, and presents interviews with teens who chose each option. For senior high and older readers. 2002The teammates: A Portrait of a Friendship
Par David Halberstam. 2003
The saga of four Boston Red Sox players from the 1940s--Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, and Bobby Doerr--who remain…
friends for over sixty years. In 2001 DiMaggio and Pesky begin a long car trip to visit the dying Williams and reminisce about the past. Bestseller. 2003Aqua fitness: the low-impact total body fitness workout
Par Mimi Rodriguez Adami. 2002
Advocates total body workout in deep and shallow water as well as at the beach to attain fitness and health.…
Describes exercises for specific muscles, suggests appropriate equipment, and recommends sports and relaxation programs. 2002Author explores the trivia of America's favorite pastime using a Cincinnati Reds game as a backdrop. Before it's over, Staten…
explains why a ballpark seat is eighteen inches wide, where umpires come from, and what happens if a fan gets hit by a foul ball. Includes anecdotes, history, and commentary. 2003Comprehensive guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining residential water gardens. Includes step-by-step instructions for the novice and experienced gardener on…
incorporating moving water, adding decorative touches, cultivating aquatic plants, introducing fish, and creating a balanced environment. 2003Schott's original miscellany
Par Ben Schott. 2002
Unique collection of trivia that covers such topics as the longest word in English, knitting abbreviations, deities of various cultures,…
English monarchs, American diner slang, chat-room acronyms, and the Order of Service for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. Bestseller. 2002Reminiscences by members of "the greatest rock n' roll band in the world," tracing their British roots and rise to…
international fame beginning in the 1960s. Also includes essays by business participants in the Stones' career and fellow performers, including American singer Sheryl Crow. Some strong language. 2003Bowling for beginners: simple steps to strikes & spares
Par Bruce Curtis, Don Nace. 2001
Explains equipment, scoring, techniques, and etiquette of the game of bowling. Also gives tips on how to improve one's score…
and how to prepare oneself mentally in order to win. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001Fitness trainer uses anecdotes from his own life to inspire teens to concentrate on improving their bodies as well as…
their social and inner lives. Explains how to take charge, set goals, realize one's dreams, and build values. Includes sample workout and diet. For high school and older readers. 2002Revised and updated guide to rules, strategies, and odds for more than two hundred fifty games. Card games include bridge,…
cribbage, pinochle, poker, and solitaire--and their variations. Also contains instructions for backgammon, dominoes, Scrabble, children's games, and some computer games. 2001A sportswriter chronicles the 1999-2000 women's basketball season at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. The Bisons, made up of deaf…
students, compete against hearing teams in the NCAA Division III. Their coach, Kitty Baldridge, a hearing child of deaf parents, communicates in American Sign Language. 2002