Storytime @ Home: Summer Olympics | Round Rock Public Library

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From what to wear (a bathing suit, of course!) to what to expect (no, your teacher will not be a mermaid), 3, 2, 1 Jump! covers the what if's and how to's of getting in the pool for the first time. There's a lot to worry about (can I be sucked in the filter?) and even more to be excited about (when can I wear flippers?), and our narrator has thought of everything. By the time she's ready, you to will want to jump in!

2) 15 Sports stories

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Strap on those soccer cleats, grab the bike helmets and head outside for fun and games, it's time for sports stories! In Arthur, Kate appears to be hypnotized by the soccer game on television! Then, in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Dad Tiger gives Daniel his old bicycle. This DVD also features Molly and her friends from Molly of Denali raising money to attend a basketball tournament!

3) 20 sing along fun songs

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4) aaron is a good sport

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5) ABCs of baseball

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Golenbock, Peter

6) Above the rim: how Elgin Baylor changed basketball

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Bryant, Jen

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"Though not as widely known as other basketball legends, hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of the game's all-time greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. A member of the early, scrappy NBA and one of the first professional African American players, Elgin (b. 1934) played in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, taking risks on and off the court. Known for his acrobatic style...

7) Across the alley

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Michelson, Richard

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Jewish Abe's grandfather wants him to be a violinist while African-American Willie's father plans for him to play baseball, but the two boys are more talented when they switch hobbies.

8) Alex Morgan: soccer star

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Scheff, Matt

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Biggest names in sports

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Introduces the life and career of soccer star Alex Morgan.

9) Allie's basketball dream

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Barber, Barbara E

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Determined in her effort to play basketball, a young Afro-American girl gives it one more shot with the support of a special friend.

10) Althea Gibson: the story of tennis' fleet-of-foot girl

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Reid, Megan

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Althea Gibson was the quickest, tallest, most fearless athlete in 1940s Harlem. She couldn't sit still! When she put her mind to it, the fleet-of-foot girl reigned supreme at every sport--stickball with the boys, basketball with the girls, paddle tennis with anyone who would hit with her. But being the quickest, tallest, most fearless player in Harlem wasn't enough for Althea. She knew she could be a tennis champion. Because of segregation, black...

11) At Gleason's Gym

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Lewin, Ted

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An account of life inside the famous Gleason's Gym, home to many legendary boxing champions.

12) Ava Kane, In the Lane

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Duffield, Katy

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Good Sports

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AVA KANE, IN THE LANE: Early elementary-aged readers will learn about good sportsmanship in this 32-page beginning chapter book. Children will be introduced to swimming, as well as what it means to be a team player! SWIMMING STORY FOR KIDS: Ava is a good swimmer. She's also a good teammate. When Alonso is afraid of the water, Ava knows just what to do. She and the team mascot help him have fun in the pool! In Ava Kane, In the Lane, you'll be rooting...

13) Babar's Celesteville games

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Brunhoff, Laurent de

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Babar (Brunhoff) volume 71

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Babar and his family are thrilled that Celesteville is hosting the Games! This is their chance to see the best athletes from all over the world compete and to meet new people from other countries.

14) ball game

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15) barbie horse show champ

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16) Barbie, you can be-- a soccer player

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Depken, Kristen L

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Step into reading. Step 2 book

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"It's time for the big championship soccer game, and Barbie's friend Raquelle thinks she can win the game all by herself. Can Barbie convince Raquelle that it takes more than one person to make a team?"--

17) Baseball

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Adamson, Thomas K

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Sports Illustrated KIDS: Sports math

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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to baseball. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

18) Baseball

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Introduces the sport of baseball, including information on rules, equipment, and different positions on the team.9780063084087

19) Baseball

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McClellan, Ray

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Blastoff! readers: My first sports

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"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of baseball. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.

20) baseball

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