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Boys' Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Fans gives young readers a glimpse into one of the world's fastest-growing sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of lacrosse's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who can't wait to play lacrosse won't want to put it down -- until they're ready to pick up a lacrosse...
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Football: A Guide for Players and Fans puts young readers on the sideline of one of North America's most popular sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of football's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and young football fans will take their newfound knowledge right to the end zone!
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Gymnastics: A Guide for Players and Fans lets young readers get up close and personal with one of the world's most intense sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of the history of gymnastics, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the mat. Kids who love gymnastics will flip over the colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars in this book!
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In Tae Kwon Do: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers will jump right into one of the world's oldest sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of tae kwon do's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and head to the dojang. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who love martial arts will get closer to earning their first belt with every page!
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Get to know the game with inspiring basketball player biographies for ages 8 to 12
Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes working hard and overcoming challenges to shine on the court. Discover the most talented players from each position with Basketball Biographies for Kids! This lineup shows you what it takes to be a WNBA or NBA superstar with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players from the...
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Elena Delle Donne made her WNBA debut in 2013 and earned the Rookie of the Year award. It was just a glimpse of what was to come. Delle Donne has been an All-Star six times, and she led the Washington Mystics to a championship win in 2019. Get the highlights of Delle Donne's amazing career and learn about her community involvement off the court.
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Breanna Stewart is a basketball superstar! She dominated in high school. Stewart then went on to play college ball for the UConn Huskies. From there she was tapped to play for Team USA in the Olympics-where she scored the last shot! Find out how Breanna overcame a difficult childhood to go on to achieve her dreams.
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Quincy is excited to travel to Maine for his first black bear hunting trip with his dad and best friend, Jack. Luck seems to be on Quincy's side when a bear strolls out in front of his tree stand. He jumps at the chance to take down his first bear. But when Quincy becomes injured, he might have to leave the bear he shot behind. Quincy soon realizes that taking down a bear is just one important goal of a successful hunting trip.
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Around three years old, Sabrina Ionescu picked up a basketball. While she had natural talent, Ionescu worked hard. In middle school there weren't enough players for a girls' basketball team. Ionescu wasn't allowed on the boys' team, but she didn't give up. Instead, she recruited enough girls to make a team. Learn about how Ionescu became the first overall pick in the 2020 WNBA draft and the player she is today.
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Ella loves visiting her grandparents' house with her cousins every summer. It's a great time to play in the woods and fish. This time, Grandpa has a surprise planned. When he announces they're going catfish noodling, Ella isn't sure what to think. Could she really grab a fish that big with her bare hands? As she dives down into the murky water with her cousin, Ella is nervous. Will she come up with a catfish? Or will her first noodling adventure be...
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Outfielder Christian Yelich joined Little League when he was four and never stopped playing. From traveling teams when he was young to being drafted as a professional player, baseball was a priority for Yelich. He was named the National League's MVP in 2018. Read on to find out more about Yelich's amazing baseball career.
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Sometimes a basketball game's MVP is on the sidelines, not the court. Find out the facts about basketball's best coaches at both the professional and college level. Which coach has the best record? Who has won the most championships? And who has motived and led the most successful ball players? Turn these pages to find out!
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Baseball runs in the family for Fernando Tatis Jr. Both his father and grandfather played professional baseball. Tatis signed his first professional baseball contract when he was just 16 years old! He made his major league debut a few years later and broke an age record that same day. Learn more about this Dominican shortstop superstar!
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It didn't take long for quarterback Russell Wilson to make a name for himself in the NFL. In just his second season, he led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win. In 2020, he became one of just three quarterbacks in NFL history to throw 30 or more touchdowns four seasons in a row. Get all the details about Wilson's incredible career.
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Quarterback Lamar Jackson became the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 2019. It was only his second year in the league. Readers will learn how Jackson overcame a difficult childhood and went on to become one of the NFL's rising stars and the youngest quarterback to ever start in a playoff game!
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James Harden was a top pick in the 2012 NBA draft, but he wasn't an instant superstar. Harden worked tirelessly to improve his skill. His dedication paid off, both for him and the Houston Rockets. Harden is now one of the best players in the league. Readers will learn how James Harden used determination and hard work to take him to the top!
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Mookie Betts started playing baseball as a child and has never looked back. Betts made his major-league baseball debut in 2014. In 2018, he won the American League MVP award and helped lead the Red Sox to a World Series win. The top slugger and star fielder has also earned five Gold Glove Awards and four Silver Slugger Awards. Get the highlights of Betts's amazing career.
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