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2) SumoKitty
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A hungry cat gets a job hunting mice at a sumo training center (heya), but once the mice are gone he continues to stuff himself until he is too fat to chase the mice that have returned--so he decides to train with the sumo wrestlers, and SumoKitty becomes a scourge of mice and an inspiration to the wrestlers.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
An adventure story set in the world of a modern Mark Twain that begins when Zak, a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from a nursing home where he lives to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler and attending the wrestling school of The Salt Water Redneck, his idol. Through circumstances beyond their control, Tyler, a small-time outlaw on the run, becomes Zak's unlikely coach and ally.
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Sport? Entertainment? Art form? Perhaps a bit of all three, with a certain intangible extra something thrown in for good measure, making professional wrestling a truly unique entity unto itself. From its origins in carnivals and sideshow attractions of the 19th century, right up to the multimillion-dollar, multimedia industry of the present day, and all the bizarre, wild, and woolly points in between, Pro Wrestling FAQ delves into the entire history...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 5
Description
Stuck in a small town where no one ever leaves and relegated by his wrestling coach to sit on the bench while his best friend becomes state champion, Ben decides he can't let his last high school wrestling season slip by without challenging his friend and the future.
10) Wrestling
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to wrestling. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
11) Wrestling basics
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the history and basic techniques of wrestling.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
How did an Oklahoma farm kid with a vivid imagination and seemingly unattainable dreams became "The Voice of Wrestling" to millions of fans around the world? Ross became obsessed with professional wrestling having first saw it on his grandparent's TV. Over the years he held almost every job in the business. He's also recognized as the man who built and nurtured a once-in-a-generation talent roster that took the WWE to new heights. Readers will finally...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"Documenting the rise of women's wrestling from sideshow to WWE main event. Sisterhood of the Squared Circle presents the fascinating history of women's wrestling, from the carnival circuit of the late 1800s to today's hugely popular matches. With more than 100 wrestler profiles, find out how backstage politics, real-life grudges, and incredible personalities shaped the business. The careers of many well-known trailblazers, including Mildred Burke,...
14) Pinned
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 9
Formats
Description
Dealing with family problems, girls, and their own competitive natures, high school seniors Ivan Korske and Bobby Zane face each other in the final match of the New Jersey State Wrestling Championship.
15) Pro wrestling
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This title focuses on the sport of professional wrestling and gives information related to its origin, fun facts, and worldwide influence.
16) Wrestling
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Simple text and full-color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of wrestling.
19) Bump
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 8
Description
"A moving and triumphant middle grade contemporary debut from award-winning author Matt Wallace about a heroic young girl--who dreams of becoming a pro wrestler--learning to find courage and fight for what she loves. Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds' Track series! MJ knows what it means to hurt. Bruises from gymnastics heal, but big hurts--like her dad not being around anymore--don't go away. Now her mom needs to work...
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Navigating high school isn't easy for Melinda Radford. She's the lone girl on the Ashton High wrestling team, grappling with opponents who refuse to compete against her, a few who want to crush her, and a coach who's less-than-pleased having a female in his practice room. But through a twist of tragedy and fate, Mel is given an unexpected opportunity to accomplish something no girl in her school's history has ever done something that just may redeem...