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1) SumoKitty
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
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.
Author
Description
"The product of a 1970s mixed marriage, George Murdoch learned to fight early in life, fending off both race-baiting bullies and the demons of a dysfunctional home. Couch surfing all through high school and most of college, the quick-witted, sharp-tongued giant played football, ran drugs, and bounced at clubs to try to survive. After a false start with the WWE, he eventually became Snoop Dogg’s bodyguard and traveled the world with the hip hop legend,...
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.
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...
9) Pinned
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 9
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.
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) 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.
16) 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...
19) Wrestling
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023].
Description
Provides a simple introduction to the sport of wrestling.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"From good guys ("faces") to bad guys ("heels") and everything in between, Pro Wrestling's Greatest will give young readers a look inside the thrilling world of professional wrestling. Each book builds suspense as a top ten list counts down to the biggest and best in each category. Readers will learn the secrets and stories behind these legendary athletes and their exploits in the ring."--Page 4 of cover.