Olympics & Paralympics
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Running in Borrowed Shoes: Thane Baker and the 1952 Summer Games
$29.95 Add to cartThane Baker grew up in the Kansas Dust Bowl. An Olympic medal winner from his small town gave seven-year-old Thane hopes for his own Olympic glory. Yet a work injury at age fourteen shoved steel behin… [more below]
- Author: Nicholson, Catherine Baker
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 328
- Publish Date: July 09 2024
- ISBN10: 0875658695
- Language: English
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Sports Superstars from Black History: Inspiring Stories from the Amazing Careers of Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Allyson Felix, Lebron James, and Ma
$15.95 Add to cartDiscover how 12 Black athletes overcame seemingly impossible odds and insurmountable challenges to achieve their dreams and make a name for themselves in the fields of football, baseball, basketball, … [more below]
- Author: Murphy, Sophia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: October 01 2024
- ISBN10: 1646047192
- Language: English
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Three Kings: Race, Class, and the Barrier-Breaking Rivals Who Launched the Modern Olympic Age
$27.99 Read moreFor fans of The Boys in the Boat, and marking the 100th anniversary of the Paris Olympics, the never-before-told story of three athletes who defied the odds to usher in a golden age of sports
Even toda
- Author: Balf, Todd
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 292
- Publish Date: July 02 2024
- ISBN10: 9.79887E+12
- Language: English
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How Do You Become an Olympian?: A Book about the Olympics and Olympic Athletes
$6.99 Read moreHave you ever wondered how athletes become Olympians? Canadian Olympic runner and author Madeleine Kelly explains the history of the Games, how athletes train for their event, and so much more! Each t
- Series: How Do?
- Author: Kelly, Madeleine
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: March 12 2024
- ISBN10: 1486729835
- Language: English
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The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Ancient Games
$25.00 Add to cartWhat was it like to attend the ancient Olympic Games?
With the summer Olympics’ return to Athens, Tony Perrottet delves into the ancient world and lets the Greek Games begin again. The acclaimed autho- Author: Perrottet, Tony
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: June 08 2004
- ISBN10: 081296991X
- Language: English
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A Sporting Chance: How Ludwig Guttmann Created the Paralympic Games
$19.99 Read moreTelling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative to honor th… [more below]
- Author: Alexander, Lori
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: April 07 2020
- ISBN10: 1328580792
- Language: English
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Michael Jordan: Basketball Legend
$9.95 Read moreThis book dives deep into the life and career of basketball icon Michael Jordan. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete’s biggest accomplishments took place, a list of
- Author: Hanlon, Luke
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01, 2024
- ISBN10: 1634948092
- 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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Legends of Women’s Gymnastics
$9.95 Read moreFrom the first women who fought to bring gymnastics to the Olympics to the international superstars of today, Legends of Women’s Gymnastics tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspire… [more below]
- Series: Legends of Women’s Sports
- Author: Huddleston, Emma
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2021
- ISBN10: 1634943015
- Language: English
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Wilma Rudolph
$15.99 Add to cartIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion.
Wilma w- Series: Little People, Big Dreams #27
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: June 04 2019
- ISBN10: 1786037513
- Language: English
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Mary Kom
$15.99 Add to cartIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mary Kom, one of the world’s greatest boxers.
Mary grew up in a villa- Series: Little People, Big Dreams
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 01 2024
- ISBN10: 0711298106
- Language: English
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History of Gymnastics
$9.99 Read moreThe history of gymnastics dates back thousands of years. Today it’s one of the most popular sports worldwide with international competitions like the Summer Olympics to showcase the best athletes. In
- Series: All-Access Gymnastics (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Goldstein, Margaret J.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9798765623435
- Language: English
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Chess for Kids: My First Book to Learn How to Play and Win at Chess: Unlimited Fun for 8-12 Beginners: Rules and Openings
$21.99 Add to cartYour child needs this book to become a real chess master!
Chess is among the earliest known games. It helps our kids develop their social skills, their minds and memories in an enjoyable and educationa
- Author: Borisov, Yuri
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 76
- Publish Date: February 13 2023
- ISBN10: 1960395149
- Language: English
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Gymnastics Superstars
$9.99 Read moreFrom Simone Biles to Larisa Latynina, gymnasts have been among the greatest athletes in the world. Irresistible photographs and text perfect for striving readers introduce these athletes. Readers will
- Series: All-Access Gymnastics (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Scheffer, Janie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9798765623404
- Language: English
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Meet Sarah Nurse: Olympic Hockey Superstar
$9.99 Read moreIn 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey. Readers can follow her career from growing up in a family of pro athletes to bringing ho
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Goldstein, Margaret J.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9.79877E+12
- Language: English
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Chess for Kids: My First Book To Learn How To Play and Win: Rules, Strategies and Tactics. How To Play Chess in a Simple and Fun Way.
$19.99 Add to cartThe book for your child to become a real chess champion!
Chess is one of the oldest known games. It helps to improve the social skills of our children, their intellectual development and their memory i
- Author: Lee, Carla
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 82
- Publish Date: February 13 2023
- ISBN10: 1960395084
- Language: English
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Gymnastics Events
$9.99 Read moreGymnasts compete in many thrilling events that push their bodies to their limits. Each event takes specialized training and practice. From the balance beam to the high bar, readers will learn about th
- Series: All-Access Gymnastics (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Goldstein, Margaret J.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9798765623381
- Language: English
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The Boys in the Boat (Yre): The True Story of an American Team’s Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics
$19.99 Add to cartOut of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rower… [more below]
- Author: Brown, Daniel James
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 353
- Publish Date: April 01 2018
- ISBN10: 1432850288
- Language: English
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The Story of All-Star Athlete Jim Thorpe
$10.95 Read moreThis entry in the innovative “Story” line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Jim Thorpe, an exceptional athlete with natural talent and the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for t
- Series: Story of
- Author: Bruchac, Joseph
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: August 06 2019
- ISBN10: 1643790102
- Language: English
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Chess for Kids: My First Book To Learn How To Play Chess: Unlimited Fun for 8-12 Beginners: Rules and Openings.
$23.99 Add to cartYour child needs this book to become a real chess master!
Chess is among the earliest known games. It helps our kids develop their social skills, their minds and memories in an enjoyable and educationa
- Author: Borisov, Yuri
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 76
- Publish Date: April 29 2023
- ISBN10: 1960395262
- Language: English
