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Illustrated by
Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley.
With Nancy K. Mays. One of the first Native women elected to Congress ("and the first lesbian representative from Kansas"), Davids tells her story in this affecting picture-book autobiography, which touches on generational trauma caused by the US government. Talking and listening (and a love for Bruce Lee and mixed martial arts!) help Davids in her quest to bring Native voices to Washington, DC. The stylized digital illustrations convey strength and pride in Davids's accomplishments and in Native identities. In addition to appended author and artist notes, a former president of the Ho-Chunk Nation writes powerfully about the Nation's perseverance and about its history from the 1800s to the present day.
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Peyton's dream of playing college soccer is jeopardized when her 'roid-head boyfriend Reed, a mixed-martial-arts fighter, shoves her down the stairs then denies it. With her knee wrecked and Reed stalking her, Peyton leaves DC for small-town Tennessee, where a new relationship awaits--and where mean-girl cheerleaders are annoyingly clichéd. Still, the suspenseful romance targets serious subjects: domestic violence, steroid use, grief.
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SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts series.
Each book in this series presents the history, rules, vocabulary, techniques, and key personalities of its sport. While similarities among these sports exist, the authors emphasize how distinct purposes and procedures make each a unique form of martial arts. Aficionados will appreciate the colorful action photographs and the engaging play-by-play depictions of moves that accompany the readable texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Inside Martial Arts titles: Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu,Karate, Aikido, Judo, and Mixed Martial Arts.
216 pp.
| Hyperion
| May, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-1-4231-7124-9$15.99
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"Bam Bam" Daniels's father raised him to be a ferocious MMA fighter. Believing that it's the only way out of poverty, he embraces and dominates Detroit's underground cage-fighting scene. But the opportunity to attend a prestigious school causes him to rethink his choices. Despite a sensationalized portrayal of the inner-city, it is a fast-paced, gritty story told with brutally vivid language.
64 pp.
| Millbrook
| November, 2013
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-0934-7$31.93
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Spectacular Sports series.
The book first traces the development of mixed martial arts from ancient Olympic roots to popular contemporary sport. From there it describes the basics of an MMA bout, famous fights, great fighters, and memorable moments, with small color photographs appearing throughout. Though the text is dry, it will be of high interest to MMA fans. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
125 pp.
| Darby Creek
| October, 2013
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-0613-5$27.93
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PaperISBN 978-1-4677-1488-4$7.95
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Dojo series.
These fast-paced hi/lo novellas feature teens who train in the same Mixed Martial Arts gym while also working out family and peer-related conflicts. Although many readers will relate to the boys' problems, MMA details and jargon may limit the readership to those with knowledge of and interest in the sport. The books' exciting fight action is marred by heavy-handed messages. Glos. Review covers these Dojo titles: Side Control and Triangle Choke.
124 pp.
| Darby Creek
| October, 2013
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4677-0630-8$27.93
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PaperISBN 978-1-4677-1487-7$7.95
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Dojo series.
These fast-paced hi/lo novellas feature teens who train in the same Mixed Martial Arts gym while also working out family and peer-related conflicts. Although many readers will relate to the boys' problems, MMA details and jargon may limit the readership to those with knowledge of and interest in the sport. The books' exciting fight action is marred by heavy-handed messages. Glos. Review covers these Dojo titles: Side Control and Triangle Choke.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| April, 2012
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-8455-7$26.60
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Martial Arts Sports Zone series.
This series offers students of martial arts action-packed photographs and detailed, overly dense text. Providing an overview of combat sports, each volume includes a definition and the history/culture of the sport as well as a listing of necessary equipment and an explanation of critical moves. Chapters identify celebrity men and women and their involvement with each sport. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Martial Arts Sports Zone titles: Amateur Wrestling, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Tae Kwon Do.