Doing the right thing is never easy—especially if you feel alone. But having friends who are out of this world can help!Francesca works hard at the long jump. But she's always coming in second. When she finally gets the chance to show off, it comes at a price. With the help of an alien friend, will Francesca stand at the top of the podium, or be stuck in the sand?This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of the long jump, a so...

Doing the right thing is never easy—especially if you feel alone. But having friends who are out of this world can help!Rishi is a hockey player who skates with a chip on his shoulder. He has an anger problem that he needs to get under control. With the help of an alien friend, will Rishi get his shot at a goal, or be stuck in the penalty box?This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of hockey, a social emotional tie-in, and a...

Doing the right thing is never easy—especially if you feel alone. But having friends who are out of this world can help!Javier loves playing baseball. He wants to prove to everyone that he's a great pitcher. But his nerves get the best of him. With help from an alien friend, will Javier have the chance to run the bases, or will he be stuck in the dugout?This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of baseball, a social emotional ...

Doing the right thing is never easy—especially if you feel alone. But having friends who are out of this world can help!Sharice is a volleyball star just waiting to crush it on the court. Her busy schedule means she has some choices to make, though. With the help of an alien friend, will she be there in time to set and spike, or be stuck watching from the sidelines?This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of volleyball, a soc...

Doing the right thing is never easy—especially if you feel alone. But having friends who are out of this world can help!Ella could be a great goalie--if she could get past her fear of being different. With help from an alien friend, will Ella embrace her deafness and gain the confidence to stop her opponents in their tracks?This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of soccer, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biogra...

Doing the right thing is never easy—especially if you feel alone. But having friends who are out of this world can help!Natasha is a superstar scorer. She's good with a basketball, and she knows it. But she's not always a good teammate. With the help of an alien friend, will Natasha shoot and score, or miss before the buzzer?This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of basketball, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete b...

Doing the right thing is never easy—especially if you feel alone. But having friends who are out of this world can help!Eddie is a star diver with confidence issues. He wants to join the swim team--but does the team want him? With the help of an alien friend, Eddie makes a splash.This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of diving, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and...

Doing the right thing is never easy—especially if you feel alone. But having friends who are out of this world can help!Jalen is the fastest kid on the football team. He'd be a great wide receiver--if he could catch! But he drops every pass thrown his way. With help from an alien friend, will Jalen dive for the end zone or be benched permanently?This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of football, a social emotional tie-in, ...

Sports and games help kids grow strong in mind and body. And they teach kids about life—about competitive pressure, the time crunch for families, and the risks of computer and internet games to consider. Share this book with the kids you care about, so that the games they play will be fun, fair, and life-giving. 32 pages.

With just two magic words this kid becomes the world's greatest striker. He can't miss. But then the horror begins for the person he loves most. Will he be strong enough to save her?

Do you have what it takes to compete against the world’s most elite athletes? Be ready to put in the time, sweat, and tears that it takes. Choose which path to take on your journey to athletic excellence. Some choices lead to the big leagues, while others introduce other opportunities, or even a fall from grace.

"We can all be heroes" is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this title focusing on groundbreaking baseball player, Jackie RobinsonJackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the ...