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"In this powerful novel about the cost of ambition and success, a legendary athlete attempts a comeback at an age when the world considers her past her prime-from the New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising. Carolina Soto is undeniably fierce. She is determined to be the best professional tennis player the world has ever seen. And by the time she retires from the game in 1989 at the age of thirty-one, she is just that: the best. She has...
2) Skeleton Key
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Alex Rider adventures volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 10
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
Reluctant teenage-spy Alex Rider, on a routine mission at the Wimbledon tennis championships, gets caught up in Chinese gangs, illegal nuclear weapons, and the suspect plans of his Russian host, General Sarov.
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Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Coming Up the Hard Way "Sometimes, in a tough neighborhood, where there is no way for a kid to prove himself except by playing games and fighting, you've got to establish a record for being able to look out for yourself before they will leave you alone. If they think you're an easy mark, they will all look to build up their own reputations by beating up on you. I learned always to get in the first punch." Althea Gibson, 1958 Four days after her historic...
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English
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A standalone novel from Stuart Woods, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stone Barrington and Holly Barker series...
Murder is not a spectator sport.
Chuck Chandler has choked on more than one occasion-first as a pro tennis player at Wimbledon, then as a womanizing coach at posh tennis clubs around the country. Now at Key West's Old Racquet Club, Chuck gets involved with the wrong married woman-the enticing Clare Carras, married to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In order to play tennis with his local rec team, Deion agrees to play doubles, even though it feels like a different game to him--but he has the nagging feeling that he is holding his partner, Cole, back until they both accept help from Deion's stepfather who turns out to have wicked aim.
7) Tennis
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of tennis. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Serena Williams 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.
10) Tennis
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Simple text describes the sport of tennis, how it is played, and the equipment used.
11) Live wire
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Series
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English
Description
When a pregnant tennis star reports that her rock-artist husband has gone missing amid scandalous rumors, Myron Bolitar is forced to confront deep secrets about his client's past while struggling with fatherhood roles in his personal life.
13) Drop Shot
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Series
Myron Bolitar mysteries volume 2
Language
English
Description
Investigating the killing of a burned-out tennis star, sports agent Myron Bolitar uncovers a connection between the victim and a rising star from the wrong side of the tracks, while a corrupt senator and organized crime watch his every move.
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Language
English
Description
A no-holds-barred memoir by the original bad boy of tennis. Jimmy Connors ignited the tennis boom in the 1970s with his aggressive style of play, turning his matches with John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, and Ivan Lendl into prizefights. But it was his prolonged dedication to his craft that won him the public's adoration. He capped off one of the most remarkable runs in tennis history at the age of 39 when he reached the semifinals of the 1991 U.S. Open,...
15) Coco Gauff
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Only sixteen years old, tennis prodigy Coco Gauff has played in the most prestigious tournaments in her sport. And she is only just getting started. Learn all about tennis's newest star in this high-action book"--
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Serena Williams started taking tennis lessons at the age of three. Inspired by her older sister Venus, a tennis star in her own right, Williams made her pro tennis debut as a teenager and quickly climbed to the highest ranks of the sport. She has won the most Grand Slam singles titles of any player in tennis's Open Era. But Williams has passions beyond her sport too. Learn more about Williams' amazing career, her love for fashion, her dedication to...
18) Tennis trouble
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Description
Alexis is only 13, but she made the varsity tennis team. She's thrilled, but not everyone is happy for her--two of the older girls think Alexis ruined the season for their friend, who didn't make the team. The older girls are out to make Alexis's season terrible. Can she keep up her self-confidence and step up to the net, or will she let the girls get to her and lose everything?
19) Tennis
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
440L
Language
English
Description
"Do you have what it takes on the court? This low-level title takes readers through tennis basics, including gameplay, scoring, and gear. Features include a profile of a famous player and a visual diagram of the court. This title for beginning readers is sure to serve up fun!"--Provided by the publisher.
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English
Description
Learning to play tennis has never been easier than with this book. Including helpful interpretations in addition to the official rules and regulations, this is the singular resource to everything tennis. The book then takes the reader through the sport and discusses the hardware of the game - racquets, balls, nets and court surfaces. With detailed sections, this guide will prove an invaluable resource to players, officials, coaches, parents, and fans....
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