Miscellaneous in Sports and Recreation & Kids eBooks

Skate for Your Life

by Leo Baker ...

Illustrated by Ash Kwak Lukashevsky ...

Series series Pocket Change Collective
**In this moving, personal story, professional skateboarder Leo Baker shares their journey within the sport and the importance of authenticity and allyship as a non-binary athlete.“A great testament to the positive power of skateboarding and the dangers of gender.”—Elissa Steamer, skateboarding pioneer“This book synthesizes what so many LGBTQIA+ people can relate to—the lifelong journey of seeking ... Read more

$6.99 USD

**In this moving, personal story, professional skateboarder Leo Baker shares their journey within the sport and the importance of authenticity and allyship as a non-binary athlete.“A great testament to the positive power of skateboarding and the dangers of gender.”—Elissa Steamer, skateboarding pioneer“This book synthesizes what so many LGBTQIA+ people can relate to—the lifelong journey of seeking
... Read more
Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown (Book #6)

by Megan McDonald ...

Series Book 6 - Stink
Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isnt perfect? Yikes! Time for him to get into fighting shape and beat back that U for Unsatisfactory in gym! A scan of the sports channel leads to a knock-out find: world-class thumb wrestling, with tricky moves like Snake in the Grass and Santas Little Helper (no equipment needed, save for a tiny terrifying mask to sit on your thumb). But ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isnt perfect? Yikes! Time for him to get into fighting shape and beat back that U for Unsatisfactory in gym! A scan of the sports channel leads to a knock-out find: world-class thumb wrestling, with tricky moves like Snake in the Grass and Santas Little Helper (no equipment needed, save for a tiny terrifying mask to sit on your thumb). But
... Read more
No Summit out of Sight

The True Story of the Youngest Person to Climb the Seven Summits

by Jordan Romero ...

Jordan Romero climbed Mount Everest at age thirteen—and he didn’t stop there. In this inspiring young adult memoir that includes color photos, he tells how he achieved such great heights.On May 22, 2010, at the age of thirteen, American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At fifteen, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Jordan Romero climbed Mount Everest at age thirteen—and he didn’t stop there. In this inspiring young adult memoir that includes color photos, he tells how he achieved such great heights.On May 22, 2010, at the age of thirteen, American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At fifteen, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the
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The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-Minute Mile (Scholastic Focus)

by Neal Bascomb ...

Highly acclaimed author Neal Bascomb brings his peerless research and fast-paced narrative style to a young adult adaptation of one of his most successful adult books of all time, The Perfect Mile, an inspiring and moving story of three men racing to achieve the impossible -- the perfect four-minute mile.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and ... Read more

Was $11.99 USD Now $7.99 USD

Highly acclaimed author Neal Bascomb brings his peerless research and fast-paced narrative style to a young adult adaptation of one of his most successful adult books of all time, The Perfect Mile, an inspiring and moving story of three men racing to achieve the impossible -- the perfect four-minute mile.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and
... Read more
Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation)

An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive

by Laura Hillenbrand ...

In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics.On a May afternoon in 1943, an American ... Read more

$7.99 USD

In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics.On a May afternoon in 1943, an American
... Read more
As Fast As Her

Dream Big, Break Barriers, Achieve Success

by Kendall Coyne Schofield ...

Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up.The world told Kendall Coyne to slow down. They said “not so fast” when she picked up hockey skates instead of ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up.The world told Kendall Coyne to slow down. They said “not so fast” when she picked up hockey skates instead of
... Read more
Games of Deception

The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics inHitler's Germany

by Andrew Maraniss ...

***"Rivaling the nonfiction works of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat....Even readers who don't appreciate sports will find this story a page-turner." --School Library Connection, starred review*"A must for all library collections." --Booklist, starred reviewWinner of the 2020 AJL Sydney Taylor Honor!From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

***"Rivaling the nonfiction works of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat....Even readers who don't appreciate sports will find this story a page-turner." --School Library Connection, starred review*"A must for all library collections." --Booklist, starred reviewWinner of the 2020 AJL Sydney Taylor Honor!From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the
... Read more
Jake Maddox: Running Rivals

by Maddox, Jake ...

Illustrated by Mourning, Tuesday ...

Series series Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories
Contemporary stories about teamwork and sportsmanship. ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Contemporary stories about teamwork and sportsmanship.
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The Story Of Tom Brennan

by J.C. Burke ...

A powerful story of love and loss, secrets and revelations - and making sense of a past that once seemed perfect.For Tom Brennan, life is about rugby, mates and family - until a night of celebration changes his life forever. Tom's world explodes as his brother Daniel is sent to jail and the Brennans are forced to leave the small town Tom's lived in his whole life. Tom is a survivor, but he needs a ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A powerful story of love and loss, secrets and revelations - and making sense of a past that once seemed perfect.For Tom Brennan, life is about rugby, mates and family - until a night of celebration changes his life forever. Tom's world explodes as his brother Daniel is sent to jail and the Brennans are forced to leave the small town Tom's lived in his whole life. Tom is a survivor, but he needs a
... Read more
Victory. Stand!

Raising My Fist for Justice

by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, Dawud Anyabwile ...

Winner of the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction AwardFinalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's LiteratureA Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor BookA Washington Post Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year<... ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Winner of the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction AwardFinalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's LiteratureA Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor BookA Washington Post Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year<...
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THE CHESS OPENINGS GUIDE

With 21 of the most famous chess openings

by Alan SCOTT ...

This book covers the chess openings in a very original and very effective way. The era of books 200 pages long to explain a single opening is over! In this book, no less than 21 openings are explained to you. The tools provided in this book will allow you to learn and experience very easily the most common openings. The variants and sub-variants can be viewed at a glance as well as their traps ... Read more

$14.70 USD

This book covers the chess openings in a very original and very effective way. The era of books 200 pages long to explain a single opening is over! In this book, no less than 21 openings are explained to you. The tools provided in this book will allow you to learn and experience very easily the most common openings. The variants and sub-variants can be viewed at a glance as well as their traps
... Read more
Olympic Sports - When and How? : History of Olympic Sports Then, Now And Beyond

Olympic Books for Kids

by Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Olympic Sports Books
This book is perfect for the young and aspiring Olympians. It provides a glimpse into the world of the greatest athletes, and your child can decide to either follow their footsteps or not. The nice thin about this books is that the information is presented visually so there is 100% understanding. After all, images are universal learning languages. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This book is perfect for the young and aspiring Olympians. It provides a glimpse into the world of the greatest athletes, and your child can decide to either follow their footsteps or not. The nice thin about this books is that the information is presented visually so there is 100% understanding. After all, images are universal learning languages. Grab a copy today!
... Read more
What are Extreme Sports? Sports Book Age 8-10 | Children's Sports & Outdoors

by Baby Professor ...

There are sports events that require special skills, a lot of training and maybe an ambulance on standby. These are called extreme sports, and this book will introduce you to some of them. You will find some of these sports fun but don’t try them without an adult’s guidance. For now, enjoy your newly found knowledge. Get a copy today! ... Read more

$3.99 USD

There are sports events that require special skills, a lot of training and maybe an ambulance on standby. These are called extreme sports, and this book will introduce you to some of them. You will find some of these sports fun but don’t try them without an adult’s guidance. For now, enjoy your newly found knowledge. Get a copy today!
... Read more
Female Force: Serena Williams

by Darren G. Davis ...

Illustrated by Roe Mêsquita ...

Female Force: Serena Williams is an inspiring comic book biography that celebrates the life and legacy of one of the greatest athletes of all time. From her early days training on public courts in Compton with her sister Venus to dominating the world stage, Serena’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and unmatched excellence. This 22-page comic explores her record-breaking Grand Slam ... Read more

$3.99 USD

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Female Force: Serena Williams is an inspiring comic book biography that celebrates the life and legacy of one of the greatest athletes of all time. From her early days training on public courts in Compton with her sister Venus to dominating the world stage, Serena’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and unmatched excellence. This 22-page comic explores her record-breaking Grand Slam
... Read more
Skydiving 101

by Frederich Schools ...

Skydiving, as the word implies, is an activity in which you’ll be literally diving down from the sky with some safety measures, of course. It’s done from an airplane or a helicopter which takes off from a drop zone, which is like a small airbase. A Bird’s Eye View Of SkydivingIf you’re planning to do this breathtaking activity, then you should be prepared to know that skydivers would usually exit ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Skydiving, as the word implies, is an activity in which you’ll be literally diving down from the sky with some safety measures, of course. It’s done from an airplane or a helicopter which takes off from a drop zone, which is like a small airbase. A Bird’s Eye View Of SkydivingIf you’re planning to do this breathtaking activity, then you should be prepared to know that skydivers would usually exit
... Read more
Gordon's Game

The hilarious rugby adventure book for children aged 9-12 who love sport

by Paul Howard, Gordon D'Arcy ...

A rugby-mad boy. A huge game. And a chance for an epic win . . . or an epic fail!Gordon D'Arcy is an ordinary boy, but he's not so ordinary once he gets a rugby ball in his hands. He's the star player for Wexford Wanderers and dreams of one day wearing the Ireland jersey. A dream like that means hard work, raw talent and never losing sight of your goals.But Gordon has a wild streak that often ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A rugby-mad boy. A huge game. And a chance for an epic win . . . or an epic fail!Gordon D'Arcy is an ordinary boy, but he's not so ordinary once he gets a rugby ball in his hands. He's the star player for Wexford Wanderers and dreams of one day wearing the Ireland jersey. A dream like that means hard work, raw talent and never losing sight of your goals.But Gordon has a wild streak that often
... Read more
JT: The Making of a Total Legend

by Johnathan Thurston ...

JT. One of the greats, simply the best. He is Johnathan Thurston.As a young Brisbane kid, Johnathan Thurston was written off as too skinny, too slow and too wild to play rugby league professionally. But he defied the odds to become one of the game's greatest players.In this young readers' edition of his bestselling autobiography, follow his journey from his debut with the Canterbury Bulldogs in ... Read more

Was $7.99 USD Now $6.99 USD

JT. One of the greats, simply the best. He is Johnathan Thurston.As a young Brisbane kid, Johnathan Thurston was written off as too skinny, too slow and too wild to play rugby league professionally. But he defied the odds to become one of the game's greatest players.In this young readers' edition of his bestselling autobiography, follow his journey from his debut with the Canterbury Bulldogs in
... Read more
In a Spin (Nice Garry, #2)

by Michael Wagner, Nathan Lyon ...

Illustrated by Dave Williams ...

Series Book 2 - Nice Garry
Inspired by the talent and passion Australian Test cricketing great Nathan Lyon has for the game, this is the story of an ordinary kid with an extraordinary gift.'Watch out, Garry!'Garry Keenan is the most exciting new cricketer to play for the Youngstown Under-16s in years. But can a talented ten-year-old off-spinner help his team take on the most feared XI in the competition? ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Inspired by the talent and passion Australian Test cricketing great Nathan Lyon has for the game, this is the story of an ordinary kid with an extraordinary gift.'Watch out, Garry!'Garry Keenan is the most exciting new cricketer to play for the Youngstown Under-16s in years. But can a talented ten-year-old off-spinner help his team take on the most feared XI in the competition?
... Read more
Know the Game: Complete skills: Rugby

by Simon Jones ...

Series series Know the Game
A complete guide to rugby skills for players aged 7-10.The Know the Game Complete Skills series is a perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Compiled from the individual Know the Game Rugby titles, the book will teach young players the basic skills they need to start enjoying the sport – by giving them plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. In ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A complete guide to rugby skills for players aged 7-10.The Know the Game Complete Skills series is a perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Compiled from the individual Know the Game Rugby titles, the book will teach young players the basic skills they need to start enjoying the sport – by giving them plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. In
... Read more
Olly

Il viaggio di un draghetto straordinario

by Fabio Di Carlo ...

Olly, un draghetto bullizzato, e Otto, un bambino introverso ed emarginato, diventano grandi amici e insieme vivono la loro avventura nella Foresta degli Alberi Parlanti, un luogo incantato dove qualunque essere vivente e non vivente può acquisire il dono della parola. Tra draghi, Gnomi Alchimisti e animali parlanti, in un mondo magico e senza tempo, i due protagonisti scoprono negli altri ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Olly, un draghetto bullizzato, e Otto, un bambino introverso ed emarginato, diventano grandi amici e insieme vivono la loro avventura nella Foresta degli Alberi Parlanti, un luogo incantato dove qualunque essere vivente e non vivente può acquisire il dono della parola. Tra draghi, Gnomi Alchimisti e animali parlanti, in un mondo magico e senza tempo, i due protagonisti scoprono negli altri
... Read more
Birthday Party Games

Over 100 Fun and Entertaining Game Ideas for Birthday Parties

by Shelley Ashworth ...

Make your birthday party much more enjoyable with these brilliant kids party game ideas.Written in a plain, easily understood style by long-time events organizer and mother of three Shelley Ashworth, these instructions will quickly make your birthday parties become more imaginative, creative and entertaining for everyone. This book contains over a hundred individual game ideas and suggestions; ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Make your birthday party much more enjoyable with these brilliant kids party game ideas.Written in a plain, easily understood style by long-time events organizer and mother of three Shelley Ashworth, these instructions will quickly make your birthday parties become more imaginative, creative and entertaining for everyone. This book contains over a hundred individual game ideas and suggestions;
... Read more
Whose bright idea was this

Story of a dive guide from Sharm El Sheikh happy to meet old diving friends. After presenting them with the perfect dive plan for the Red Sea something will let them say "Whose bright idea was this?"

by John Smith, Marco Benedet ...

“Whose bright idea was this?” is the first-person story of a dive guide at Sharm El Sheikh. It describes in detail what happens when two old friends come to visit him and “force” him to do a night dive in the Red Sea in February ,during an already intense and perfectly planned week’s diving. What could possibly go wrong ... ? ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Whose bright idea was this?” is the first-person story of a dive guide at Sharm El Sheikh. It describes in detail what happens when two old friends come to visit him and “force” him to do a night dive in the Red Sea in February ,during an already intense and perfectly planned week’s diving. What could possibly go wrong ... ?
... Read more
Billy Slater 1: Try Time

by Patrick Loughlin, Billy Slater ...

Illustrated by Nahum Ziersch ...

Series series Billy Slater
A junior fiction series for boys about a local boys’ rugby league team who get special coaching and advice from star NRL player Billy Slater.Josh can play footy. He’s fast and fleet-footed and a blur down the sideline. But every time he steps onto the field a stampede of elephant-sized butterflies invade his stomach and he fumbles the ball.Having his footy-mad grandad screaming from the sidelines ... Read more

$10.99 USD

A junior fiction series for boys about a local boys’ rugby league team who get special coaching and advice from star NRL player Billy Slater.Josh can play footy. He’s fast and fleet-footed and a blur down the sideline. But every time he steps onto the field a stampede of elephant-sized butterflies invade his stomach and he fumbles the ball.Having his footy-mad grandad screaming from the sidelines
... Read more
Female Force: Lindsey Vonn

by Michael L. Frizell ...

Illustrated by Ramon Salas ...

From icy Midwest slopes to Olympic gold, Lindsey Vonn’s career is built through relentless training, historic victories, and injuries severe enough to end most athletes’ careers. Each comeback demands negotiation with pain, recovery, and the limits of her own body, turning every win into a calculated risk. From her Captain Marvel-inspired World Cup Finals victory to years of rebuilding and ... Read more

$3.99 USD

From icy Midwest slopes to Olympic gold, Lindsey Vonn’s career is built through relentless training, historic victories, and injuries severe enough to end most athletes’ careers. Each comeback demands negotiation with pain, recovery, and the limits of her own body, turning every win into a calculated risk. From her Captain Marvel-inspired World Cup Finals victory to years of rebuilding and
... Read more

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