Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation
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On the Court with Kobe Bryant
$9.99 Add to cartThe #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography.
The son of Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, a former NBA player and … [more below]- Series: Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf
- Author: Christopher, Matt
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: October 01 2001
- ISBN10: 0316137324
- Language: English
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All About Tom Brady: Tom Brady Biography Book for Kids (With Bonus! Coloring Pages and Videos)
$12.95 Add to cartNEW Now With Free Bonus Coloring Pages and Videos!) Learn All About Tom Brady and Lessons His Life Teaches Us in This Special Tom Brady Book With Questions to Make Kids Smarter!
Here’s Just a Taste Wha
- Author: All about Books
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 102
- Publish Date: July 30 2022
- ISBN10: 9798986190259
- Language: English
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Her Fearless Run: Kathrine Switzer’s Historic Boston Marathon
$17.99 Read moreKathrine Switzer changed the world of running. This narrative biography follows Kathrine from running laps as a girl in her backyard to becoming the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with officia
- Author: Chaffee, Kim
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: April 02 2019
- ISBN10: 1624146546
- Language: English
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Jackie Robinson
$8.99 Read moreThe first African American to break the color barrier in modern major league baseball, Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest players of all time. Forced to put up with angry, hateful fans and player
- Series: On My Own Biographies (Hardcover)
- Author: Walker, Sally M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: September 01 2002
- ISBN10: 0876149042
- Language: English
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The William Hoy Story: How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game
$9.99 Add to cartNew York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2016
“[Churnin] tells William’s story patientl
2017 Storytelling World Resource Award Honor Book
2017 Best Children’s Books of the Year, Bank Street College- Author: Churnin, Nancy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: March 01 2022
- ISBN10: 0807591947
- Language: English
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Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball’s Negro Leagues
$9.99 Read moreMamie “Peanut” Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn’t welcome in the segregated All-American Girls Pro Baseball League due to the color of her … [more below]
- Author: Henderson, Leah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1684467993
- Language: English
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Gymnastics’s G.O.A.T.: Nadia Comaneci, Simone Biles, and More
$9.99 Read moreFrom daring vaults to jaw-dropping floor routines, gymnastics stars do it all. This book sticks the landing for old and new fans alike with stunning stats, thrilling comebacks, and the greatest gymnas
- Series: Sports’ Greatest of All Time (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Levit, Joe
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2021
- ISBN10: 1728431581
- Language: English
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Basketball Biographies for Kids: The Greatest NBA and WNBA Players from the 1960s to Today
$12.99 Add to cartIntroduce kids to the NBA and WNBA’s most outstanding players with sports biographies for ages 8 to 12
Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes rising above adversity to shin
- Series: Sports Biographies for Kids
- Author: Chandler, Matt
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: April 26 2022
- ISBN10: 1638783799
- Language: English
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Meet Jalen Hurts: Philadelphia Eagles Superstar
$9.99 Add to cartJalen Hurts is one of the youngest quarterbacks to ever start in a Super Bowl. Follow his career from childhood to his superstar performances in the NFL.
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Doeden, Matt
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9.79877E+12
- Language: English
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Jesse Owens: Ready-To-Read Level 3
$5.99 Add to cartSprint around the track and get to know Jesse Owens in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people “you should meet.”
Meet Jesse Owens, an Afri- Series: You Should Meet
- Author: Calkhoven, Laurie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: January 17 2017
- ISBN10: 1481480952
- Language: English
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Ayrton Senna
$15.99 Add to cartIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Ayrton Senna, the legendary Formula One hotshot.
From the moment his- Series: Little People, Big Dreams #50
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 06 2020
- ISBN10: 0711246726
- Language: English
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My Little Golden Book about Jackie Robinson
$5.99 Add to cartHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the the trailblazing baseball player Jackie Robinson! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
This Little- Series: Little Golden Book
- Author: Berrios, Frank John
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: December 24 2018
- ISBN10: 0525578684
- Language: English
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Basketball’s G.O.A.T.: Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and More
$9.99 Read moreIn this fun top-ten book, readers will learn all about basketball’s biggest stars With exciting photos, interesting stats, and more, sports fans will find plenty to cheer about.
- Series: Sports’ Greatest of All Time (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Levit, Joe
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2019
- ISBN10: 1541574427
- Language: English
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Quién Es Stephen Curry (Meet Stephen Curry): Superestrella de Golden State Warriors (Golden State Warriors Superstar)
$9.99 Read moreEl base de Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry fue tres veces campe?n de la NBA, fue elegido dos veces el jugador m?s valioso (MVP) de la NBA y es el tirador de larga distancia m?s grande de la liga.
- Series: Personalidades del DePorte (Sports Vips) (Lerner (Tm) Sports En Espa?ol)
- Author: Levit, Joe
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 9798765607671
- Language: Spanish
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Pele, King of Soccer/Pele, El Rey del Futbol: Bilingual English-Spanish
$18.99 Read moreThis acclaimed bilingual children’s book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and librarie
- Author: Brown, Monica
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: December 23 2008
- ISBN10: 006122779X
- Language: English
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One Life: Young Readers Edition
$17.99 Read moreAdapted for young readers! Join two-time Women’s World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist, and trailblazing activist Megan Rapinoe in the fight for equality and justice in this middle grade adaptatio… [more below]
- Author: Rapinoe, Megan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: September 07 2021
- ISBN10: 0593203410
- Language: English
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Meet T. J. Watt: Pittsburgh Steelers Superstar
$9.99 Read morePittsburgh Steelers linebacker T. J. Watt learned to chase down quarterbacks at the University of Wisconsin. In 2021, he led the NFL in sacks and won the Defensive Player of the Year award. Learn all
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Smith, Elliott
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 9.79877E+12
- Language: English
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Shohei Ohtani
$9.95 Read moreThis exciting book provides an overview of the life and career of baseball star Shohei Ohtani. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The… [more below]
- Author: Olson, Ethan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1637386133
- Language: English
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Football Biographies for Kids: The Greatest NFL Players from the 1960s to Today
$12.99 Add to cartTouchdown! Inspiring football biographies for young NFL fans ages 8 to 12
Do you know which legendary quarterback was drafted as an MLB catcher? Or which non-quarterback has thrown the most touchdown- Series: Sports Biographies for Kids
- Author: Halprin, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 156
- Publish Date: September 13 2022
- ISBN10: 1685395600
- Language: English
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What You Never Knew about Patrick Mahomes
$8.99 Read morePatrick Mahomes has risen to fame as a superstar NFL quarterback. But what happens when he is not on the gridiron? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant… [more below]
- Series: Behind the Scenes Biographies
- Author: Rustad, Martha E. H.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1669040151
- Language: English
