Entering Grade 6
Sports
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It's A Numbers Game series by James Buckley, Jr.
Baseball Read about all the greatest players from baseball history and learn all the ways digits and math factor into the game, from the countless statistics used to measure an individual player's game to the exact timing used to steal a base. Includes fun facts, like what is the most retired jersey number. Colorful graphics explain the math behind the sport, and cool photos make you feel like you're right on the field. (nonfiction) |
The Million Dollar Race by Matthew Ross Smith
When the Babblemoney sneaker company announces a contest to find the fastest kid in the world, Grant is eager to sign up. He's got the skills: he's close to breaking a world record in 100-meter dash. However, only two kids from each country are allowed to compete, and his wacky family never got him a birth certificate. His brother, a serious vlogger, comes up with a plan--found his own country online. What could go wrong? |
Takedown by Laura Shovan
Lev's goal for sixth grade is to help his wrestling team get to the state championships. Growing up in a family of wrestlers, Mikayla's goal is to fight hard and win matches, even if some people object to a girl on the team. On the mat and off, both have to deal with family, friends and the rigors of a travel team. |
Unbored Adventure: 70 Seriously Fun Activities for Kids and Their Families by Joshua Glenn
(also by this author: Unbored and Unbored Games) From camouflage techniques, survival skills, the secret history of bicycles, to games, songs, treasure hunts, and how to bake bread on a stick, this book can guide you to your next adventure! (nonfiction) |
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