Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation
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Inspirational Soccer Stories for Young Readers: 12 Unbelievable True Tales to Inspire and Amaze Young Soccer Lovers
$11.97 Add to cartDo you think the game of soccer is powerful enough to stop a war?
Indeed it is-it’s happened several times in the history of the world’s most popular sport-first, with the world’s best player ever, Pel… [more below]
- Author: Johnson, Mike
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 136
- Publish Date: August 06 2023
- ISBN10: 9798890950062
- Language: English
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Hoop Queens 2
$15.99 Read moreCharles R. Smith Jr. brings his high-energy verse to praise a new generation of WNBA basketball stars, paired with dynamic photos of the players in action.
Are your moves as smooth as A’ja Wilson’s?- Series: Sports Royalty
- Author: Smith Jr, Charles R.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 07 2024
- ISBN10: 1536225347
- Language: English
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Louis Sockalexis: Native American Baseball Pioneer
$11.95 Read moreA biography of Louis Sockalexis, Penobscot Indian and the first Native American to play professional baseball, focusing on his formative years and culminating in an historic game at New York’s Polo Gr
- Author: Wise, William
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: June 29 2005
- ISBN10: 1600604285
- Language: English
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Stars of Women’s Soccer: Third Edition
$14.95 Read moreHere are the best of the best: the stars of the dominant U.S. national team–like Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Julie Ertz, and Rose Lavelle–and their top competitors from around the world, like Sam Ke
- Series: Abbeville Sports
- Author: J?kulsson, Illugi
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: April 27 2021
- ISBN10: 789214032
- Language: English
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The Story of Jackie Robinson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Jackie Robinson–a story about breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9
Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. B- Series: Story of
- Author: Thorpe, Andrea
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: April 06 2021
- ISBN10: 1648766501
- Language: English
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Wat Kept Playing: The Inspiring Story of Wataru Misaka and His Rise to the NBA
$19.99 Read moreMeet Asian American basketball hero Wataru Misaka. His story will inspire young readers to challenge barriers, dream big, and keep playing.
As the child of Japanese immigrants, Wataru “Wat” Misaka of- Author: Huey, Emily Inouye
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: March 05 2024
- ISBN10: 1639932089
- Language: English
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What You Never Knew about Simone Biles
$8.99 Add to cartSimone Biles has inspired the world with her incredible gymnastics achievements, including her many Olympic medals. But what is her life like outside of the gym? High-interest details and bold photos … [more below]
- Series: Behind the Scenes Biographies
- Author: Cox Cannons, Helen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1669040178
- Language: English
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Neymar: From the Playground to the Pitch
$11.99 Read moreNeymar da Silva Santos J nior is the boy with the big smile who carries the hopes of Brazil on his shoulders. Neymar now stands alongside Pel and Ronaldinho as a Brazilian sports hero. Bidding a fond… [more below]
- Series: Heroes
- Author: Oldfield, Matt
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: January 01 2018
- ISBN10: 1786064049
- Language: English
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The Story of Simone Biles: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$10.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Simone Biles–a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9
Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medal- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Burk, Rachelle
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 66
- Publish Date: August 31 2021
- ISBN10: 1638788413
- Language: English
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Suni Lee: Gymnastics Superstar
$8.99 Read moreSuni Lee was already the first Hmong American to compete for USA Gymnastics when she surprised the world by winning the all-around gold medal. From a homemade balance beam in her backyard to winning g… [more below]
- Series: Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Author: Kim, Cheryl
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1669018075
- Language: English
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Meet Connor McDavid: Edmonton Oilers Superstar
$9.99 Read moreEdmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid became team captain at the age of 19, setting an NHL record. Hockey fans will love learning about this star athlete’s greatest moments, life off the ice, and more
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Stabler, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9798765624111
- Language: English
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On the Court With…Stephen Curry
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the amazing achievements of fan favorite two-time MVP Stephen Curry in this brand-new, comprehensive biography.
Steph Curry is a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, record-breaker, and Finals- Author: Christopher, Matt
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: May 30 2017
- ISBN10: 0316509582
- Language: English
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I Am Billie Jean King
$16.99 Add to cartBillie Jean King is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Read about this amazing woman athlete in the seventeenth picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about … [more below]
- Series: Ordinary People Change the World
- Author: Meltzer, Brad
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: February 05 2019
- ISBN10: 0735228744
- Language: English
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Muhammad Ali
$15.99 Add to cartIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, “the greatest” boxer of all time.
When he wa- Series: Little People, Big Dreams #21
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 05 2019
- ISBN10: 1786033313
- Language: English
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Who Is Chloe Kim?
$5.99 Read moreLearn about the life and career of Olympic gold medalist and legendary snowboarder Chloe Kim in the new Who HQ Now format featuring newsmakers and trending topics.
At the 2018 Winter Olympics in South- Series: Who HQ Now
- Author: Loh, Stefanie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: January 04 2022
- ISBN10: 0593519698
- Language: English
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Sports Heroes: Lebron James: Facts, STATS and Stories about the Biggest Basketball Star!
$8.95 Add to cartDiscover everything about LeBron James, the basketball phenomenon who started out in Akron, Ohio and has gone on to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Follow his journey from high school
- Author: Dolan, Hannah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: June 13 2023
- ISBN10: 1839352728
- Language: English
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Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku
$13.95 Add to cartAsian/Pacific American Award for Literature – Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
The true story of Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku, six-time Olympic swimming champion and legendary surfer w
- Author: Crowe, Ellen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: June 15 2013
- ISBN10: 1600604617
- Language: English
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Mikaela Shiffrin: Olympic Skiing Legend
$8.99 Read moreRaised in a skiing family, Mikaela Shiffrin seemed destined to be a skiing star from birth. In her very first Olympics, she became the youngest Olympic champion in her event. She would go on to compet… [more below]
- Series: Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Author: Bolte, Mari
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1669018210
- Language: English
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Meet Ja’marr Chase: Cincinnati Bengals Superstar
$9.99 Read moreIn his first NFL season, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase helped lead the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl. Learn about the life and career of this rising football superstar.
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Stabler, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 9798765603963
- Language: English
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
$9.99 Read moreGiannis Antetokounmpo is known to basketball fans as “The Greek Freak.” Through dynamic photos and text, readers will learn more fun information about Antetokounmpo, from his childhood in Greece to hi
- Series: Sports All-Stars (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Fishman, Jon M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2018
- ISBN10: 1541527984
- Language: English
