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Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents a brief introduction to the life and pro-wrestling career of Oscar Gutiérrez, known in the ring as "Rey Mysterio." Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
620L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the career of professional wrestler CM Punk. Discusses his accomplishments and his future plans. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of further information.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
660L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the career of professional wrestler John Cena. Discusses the gimmick he uses, his accomplishments, his charity work, and his future plans. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of further information.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"This stunning photographic essay showcases Zion Clark's ferocious athleticism and undaunted spirit. It features striking, visually arresting images and an approachable and engaging text cowritten by New York Times best-selling journalist James S. Hirsch, including pieces of advice that have motivated Zion toward excellence and passages from Zion himself. The book explores Zion's journey from a childhood lost in the foster care system to his hard-fought...
Author
Publisher
Post Hill Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
xv, 223 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
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
Publisher
Tyndale House Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
xii, 227 pages : illustrations, 8 unnumbered pages of plates ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Lex Luger, wrestling megasensation and three-time world heavyweight champion, ruled the ring for years as "The Total Package." Whether he was making a dramatic entrance from a helicopter, defeating champ Hulk Hogan, or sculpting a near-perfect physique, Lex was on top of his game. Yet backstage, he was wrestling with addictions to sex, drugs, and alcohol-things he clung to even when his mistress died suddenly of a drug overdose and Lex went to jail....
11) Triple H
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Lexile measure
730L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief overview of the life and career of professional wrestler Triple H.
12) Nacho Libre
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Ignacio 'Nacho' is a cook by day in a Mexican orphanage who moonlights as a lucha libre wrestler to raise money for the orphans.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
850L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on the Undertaker (aka Mark Calaway) and gives information related to his early life, his time in the WWE, and the legacy he leaves behind.
14) Undertaker
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
580L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Undertaker. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7." -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
1st Pocket Books hardcover ed.
Physical Desc
312 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
He's wrestled under many names, "Stunning" Steve Austin, The Ringmaster, he even wrestled for a time under his own name, Steve Williams. But to fans he is and will always be Stone Cold Steve Austin. The wrestler with the f-u attitude, the working-class guy who stood up to his boss, a multimillionaire, and told him where he could put it. His quick wit and colorful use of language combined with his everyman character captured the hearts of fans worldwide...
Author
Publisher
Coffee House Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
287 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
" ... follows a wrestler in North Dakota during his senior season, when every practice, every match, is a step closer to greatness and a step further from sanity. Profane, manic, and tipping into the uncanny, it's a story of loneliness, obsession, and the drive to leave a mark." -- Dust jacket.
17) The Rock
Author
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
680L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In the world of pro wrestling, the personalities are larger than life. This title introduces one of the biggest stars in the industry. With colorful tales of his journey from childhood dreams to title belts of today, plus a timeline, glossary, and more, this book is a can't miss for readers looking to pin down exciting information about their favorite wrestler.
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18) John Cena
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
650L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about John Cena. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7." -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
ix, 291 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
The wrestling legend Bob "Hardcore" Holly tells all in this autobiography that chronicles his journey from fighting in bars for money to the bright lights of the World Wrestling Federation. Holly reveals how he took more body slams and clotheslines outside the ring than in and that long before he was known as "Hardcore Holly," he had an unquenchable passion for professional wrestling. Ultimately, Holly would hold the World Wrestling Entertainment...
Author
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
v, 217 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The author and wrestling star presents an inspirational book organized around twenty-two principles on what it takes to make it to the top of one's field, featuring stories from legends and influencers along the way.
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