Storytime @ Home: Summer Olympics | Round Rock Public Library

1) Shark princess: Surfin' sharks

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Shark princess volume 3

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"Shark princesses Kitana and Mack are back, just in time to attend the ocean's first Surfin' Sharks competition! Surfing is Mack's favorite sport, and he's been working really hard on his routine. But after a high-flying performance, he becomes discouraged once he sees a more talented shark and decides to quit for good. But after some helpful encouragement from Kitana and a young shark who admires his skills, Mack learns that surfing isn't all about...

2) Clifford's sports day

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Bridwell, Norman

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Clifford the big red dog

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Clifford goes to school with Emily Elizabeth to participate in the outdoor sports day activities.

3) Bluey: Swim school

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Bluey and her family are playing Swim School! But their swimming lessons are proving to be difficult. Can Mum, Dad, and Bingo pass without dobbing on each other?

4) Full-court drama: a basketball graphic novel

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Slam dunk graphics

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Aiden wants to win at basketball, so when rookie Chloe joins the team he becomes frustrated she is not perfect, but he soon remembers what it means to be a supportive teammate.

5) Baseball and softball

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Early sports encyclopedias

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"Baseball and Softball introduces readers to America's national pastimes. Alongside introductions to the rules and skills required for each sport, readers will learn about the history, great teams, and inspirational legends that have made baseball and softball so popular for nearly two centuries. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias...

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Beyond the players

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"In Trainers, beginning readers will learn what athletic trainers do and how they help athletes stay healthy. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show trainers leading in different sports and scenarios. A comprehensive Part of the Team back matter feature highlights the sports career's main duties. Children can learn more about athletic trainers and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

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Early sports encyclopedias

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"Gymnastics offers readers an exciting look into the world of gymnastics. The text introduces readers to gymnastics apparatuses, safety, and top gymnastics events. Alongside detailed infographics and photos, readers will learn about iconic gymnasts and teams."--

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Beyond the players

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"In Coaches, beginning readers will learn what coaches do and how they train, lead, and encourage their players and teams. Carefully leveled text and action-packed photos show coaches leading in different sports and scenarios. A comprehensive Part of the Team back matter feature highlights the sports career's main duties. Children can learn more about coaching and sports careers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

9) The proudest blue: a story of hijab and family

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Muhammad, Ibtihaj

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Book, Talking Book

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Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.

10) Naomi Osaka: Tennis Star

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A superstar athlete, number one in the world, and only in her twenties. Naomi Osaka is a groundbreaking tennis player making moves on and off the court. Find out more about Naomi's journey from picking up a racket at the age of three to becoming the first Asian female to hold the number one ranking by the Women's Tennis Association. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Be prepared to be inspired! Beginning readers will learn all about the...

11) The way champs play

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Book, eAudiobook

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"In a rhythmic celebration of sport and play, four-time Grand Slam champion and tennis superstar Naomi Osaka shares key steps to becoming a true champ, including being kind, working as a team, doing your best, and most importantly, having fun. Inspired by Osaka's game-changing program Play Academy, which instills confidence in and provides resources to young girls through sports, The Way Champs Play is an exciting and inspiring anthem for all kids...

12) Naomi Osaka

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My Early Library My Itty-Bitty Bio

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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of professional tennis player Naomi Osaka in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative back matter.

13) Wei skates on

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"Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture book about facing your fears and finding the joy in sports, no matter the outcome. Wei has loved ice-skating ever since his first visit to the rink. He loves gliding across the ice, taking flight on jumps, and moving with the music--there's nothing else like it! But as Wei's first big competition draws near, he begins to worry. He's been training hard,...

14) Soccer Superstar Alex Morgan

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Bumba Books ® - Sports Superstars

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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Alex Morgan helped the US Women's National Team to victory in the 2012 Olympics and the 2015 Women's World Cup. This title's reader-friendly text, critical-thinking questions, and bright design will attract young soccer fans.

15) Breaking to the beat!

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Acevedo, Linda J

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In the 1970s Bronx, Manolo, a shy Puerto Rican boy, overcomes his fears and insecurities to become part of a new innovative dance style called breaking.

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Loh-Hagan, Virginia

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My Early Library My Itty-Bitty Bio

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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Olympic all-around champion Sunisa "Suni" Lee in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography,...

17) From my head to my toes

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"Gently introduces young readers to the topics of consent and bodily autonomy in a positive way. Cheerful and informative, [the] story focuses on the powerful message of self-love. Aly's inspiring words are paired with expert-vetted resources, giving adults the tools to begin having these essential conversations with kids from a young age"--|cProvided by publisher.

18) When Wilma Rudolph Played Basketball

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Leaders doing headstands

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Wilma Rudolph became a great American athlete. But do you know what she was like as a child? From battling polio to playing basketball, Wilma was a determined and strong child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

19) What's Your Story, Wilma Rudolph?

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Goddu, Krystyna Poray

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Cub Reporter meets famous Americans

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When did Wilma begin to run? What was the first important race she ever won? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Wilma overcame polio and became the first American woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.

20) Wilma Rudolph

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Pebble books. Great African-Americans

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Ready, set, go! Explore the life and achievements of Wilma Rudolph, an Olympic runner who was the first American woman to win three gold medals.