Grace loves the sport of hockey. Out on the ice, no one can touch her speed. But she can't shoot, and her frustration tempts her to quit the team. With help from her teammate Myles, Grace strengthens her skills. Then she leans on his encouragement when an injury takes him out of a playoff game and requires Grace to be the team hero.

Leah wants to use her gymnastics skills by joining the cheer squad. Leah is deaf, and she worries that this will make cheer difficult. She struggles to keep up with the count of the routine in the first practice. Then Leah meets Monica, who offers to help. Will the girls be able to come up with a plan so the team can nail the routine on competition day?

From the best stick handlers and scorers to the greatest goalies and everything in between, readers will find all the hottest hockey trivia here. Photos that pop and small bites of information make for fun, enjoyable reading for hard-core hockey fans. Browsable text and high-flying hockey action help to draw in reluctant readers as well as the most dedicated sports enthusiasts.

Lifelong friends Jackson and Logan are moving up from T-ball to baseball, and they couldn't be more excited. But when both boys want to play first base, it's a baseball battle! It's up to these young athletes to decide which is more important: sports or friendship.

Nick decides what he wants to be when he grows up, and also decides to build a spaceship. After collecting the supplies and drawing the plans, he builds a spaceship in his dreams and goes on a wild, imaginative adventure into space!

Nick decides what he wants to be when he grows up, and also decides to build a spaceship. After collecting the supplies and drawing the plans, He builds a spaceship in his dreams and goes on a wild, imaginative adventure into space!This book is perfect for children age 3-8 and full of vibrant illustrations that will capture any child's attention."....Who knows where your imagination may take you!...Nick's Spaceship Adventure is a fun children's adventure that encourages...

Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!

The Ballers have had fun in practice. But during their first game, something strange happens. Kevin won’t pass the ball. He’s turned into a ball hog! With help from his teammates, can Kevin learn how to share the ball? Told through accessible text and easy-to-follow paneling, young basketball fans will cheer for this Slam Dunk Graphics tale.

Did the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!

Sisters Emilia and Natalia love playing softball together. Both are great pitchers. Emilia enjoys being the center of attention and loves being on the pitcher's mound. Natalia would rather be behind her catcher's mask and never pitch. Then Emilia hurts her ankle during a big game. Will Natalia be able to overcome her fear of being in the spotlight and step up to the mound?

Moses would rather play video games than tennis. But his parents sign him up for the team anyway. His teammates are angry with Moses for his poor attitude, especially the star player, Xavier. Then Moses and Xavier get paired up for a doubles match. Can the boys learn to work together or will tempers flare?

Riley and Jada click in any sport they play. This summer, it's flag football, and they can't wait to play wide receiver and quarterback. But Coach thinks Riley's better at center and splits up the duo, shaking Riley's confidence. It'll take a special play for her to step up and shine.