Sports & Recreation - Kids

Did you know that a pitcher can throw a baseball as fast as a speeding car? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Sports! Filled with stunning photography and easy-to-read writing, this...

Whether it's a new high score, a devastating attack, or an incredible come-from-behind win, pro gaming is full of amazing moments. Learn about the athletes, teams, and moments that thrill fans around the world with this fascinating high/low title.Author: Lisa OwingsISBN-10: 1541590511ISBN-13: 9781541590519Publisher: Lerner...

The biggest stars of gaming draw in millions of dollars and fans. Some have become online celebrities Meet the greatest streamers, creators, and players in this high/low look at the superstars of the gaming world.Author: Laura Hamilton WaxmanISBN-10: 1541590503ISBN-13: 9781541590502Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

What's your favorite sport? In My Favorite Sport: Cricket students will learn all about the sport of gymnastics. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the sport, the equipment, and the skills needed to play the game.Author: Nancy StrezaISBN-10: 1532412452ISBN-13: 9781532412455Publisher:...

Introduces readers to the development of women's lacrosse, as well as the sport's star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Author: Meg MarquardtISBN-10: 1644930617ISBN-13: 9781644930618Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format:...

In this book, illustrations and step by step instructions show and tell young readers how to meditate. Breathing techniques, SEL concepts of wellness and mindfulness, and benefits of the practice are also introduced. Original illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they...

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before video games. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of games and activities people enjoyed before video games were invented.Author: Mike DownsISBN-10:...

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before social media. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of ways people shared their interests, got news, and connected with friends.Author: Susan...

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before online shopping. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of delivery services, department stores, and other ways people got items they wanted.Author:...

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before computers. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of encyclopedias, card catalogs, and other ways people organized information.Author: Shannon BergISBN-10: 1644931214ISBN-13: 9781644931219Publisher:...

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before streaming music. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of records, cassette tapes, and other ways people listened to their favorite tunes.Author:...

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before social media. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of ways people shared their interests, got news, and connected with friends.Author: Susan...

-AWESOME FACTS ABOUT THE RUGBY WORLD CUP: I have intentionally selected a specific range of "Rugby World Cup" facts that I feel will not only help children to learn new information but more importantly, remember it. -FUN LEARNING TOOL FOR ALL AGES: This book...

Tom Brady is the star quarterback for the New England Patriots. He's led his team to more division titles than any other quarterback in National Football League (NFL) history. He also has four Super Bowl victories. Tom Brady is a sports legend, but his...

Cristiano Ronaldo is a superstar soccer player for Spanish club Real Madrid. In 2015 he became the leading scorer in Champions League history with a career record 76 goals. He has claimed four Golden Shoe awards as the top goal-scorer in European soccer. Though...

Tom Brady is the star quarterback for the New England Patriots. He's led his team to more division titles than any other quarterback in National Football League (NFL) history. He also has four Super Bowl victories. Tom Brady is a sports legend, but his...

Love sports? Make your passion your profession with this guide that can help you score a career in the sports industry. The sports industry is wide and vast, and there are countless ways to get involved and make sports your job. From the popular...

A close-up look at sports and nanotechnology, the cutting-edge science that manipulates objects at the atomic level. How are the sports played by Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, Michelle Wie, and Usain Bolt related? Nanotechnology A rapidly growing scientific field, nanotechnology is used to create...

Get in the game and use clues on the clotheslines to identify a slew of sports. Catchy rhymes and visual cues introduce young readers to sports in this companion to Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do. The clues in each lively verse can be...

A dozen of the twentieth-century's greatest female athletes show how they had a lasting impact not only in their sport but also on society. Veteran author and journalist Ken Rappoport showcases pioneering women, from tennis pro Althea Gibson, the first Black American woman to...

What do athletes and rocket scientists have in common? It takes a lot of talent, skill, and hard work to become a world-class athlete. But it takes even more to make a sport better: it takes smarts And whether innovators are aware of it...

What do athletes and rocket scientists have in common? It takes a lot of talent, skill, and hard work to become a world-class athlete. But it takes even more to make a sport better: it takes smarts And whether innovators are aware of it...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a sports medicine doctor. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for...

Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as an athletic trainer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent...

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature jobs, music, opposites, and sports....

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature jobs, music, opposites, and sports....

Cheerleading competitions are thrilling events. Squads compete against each other. Each team does its best to win. Find out more in Cheerleading Competitions, one of the titles in the Cheerleading series.Author: Candice LetkemanISBN-10: 179110990XISBN-13: 9781791109905Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 10.10h x...

It is almost impossible for a cheerleader to cheer alone. Every cheerleader needs to be part of a squad in order to excite the crowd. This title covers the teamwork, friendship, and hard work that go into making successful and energetic cheerleading squads.Author: Sara...

It takes a lot of time and effort to become a cheerleader. Cheerleading requires spirit, energy, and practice. In this title, readers will learn the basics of cheerleading and what it takes to become a champion cheerleader!Author: Sara GreenISBN-10: 1600146465ISBN-13: 9781600146466Publisher: PilotLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages:...

Ever since people have played video games, there has been competition. Today Esports is an intense matchup. Teams and athletes from all over the world competing for prize money while audiences watch and cheer. Find out what else makes this sport such a success.Author:...

Sports athletes sure are strong! Do they eat special food? Let's take a look into an athlete diet and nutrition through the pages of this informative picture book for children. Learning about different sports facts and types will hopefully shape your child's interest on...

How did a boxer like Muhammad Ali become a legend? Learn about his life, including struggles and victories in this picture book for children. Encourage your children to drop the gadgets and pick up a sport. It does not have to be boxing, it...

Learn about looping, a fundamental coding concept, without using a computer. Fun, sports-themed activities engage readers and teach them to start seeing looping everywhere, especially in sports Paper and pencil activities give readers real-world understanding of coding concepts.Author: Allyssa LoyaISBN-10: 1541576942ISBN-13: 9781541576940Publisher: Lerner Publications...

Using the action-packed world of sports, this book teaches young readers fundamental coding concepts without using a computer. Learn all about bugs and errors, how to fix them, and how to start seeing them everywhere--especially in sports Paper and pencil activities give readers real-world...

Sport-oriented hands-on activities introduce readers to conditionals and other fundamental coding concepts. Through games and activities using common household supplies, readers learn how to create rules that govern reactions and build their understanding of how computers work.Author: Allyssa LoyaISBN-10: 1541576926ISBN-13: 9781541576926Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language:...

Simple, hands-on activities explore algorithms for readers not yet ready for coding on computers. Sports-themed projects encourage readers to learn about the basics of coding through writing out the algorithm to shoot a basketball, steal a base, or create a gymnastics routine.Author: Allyssa LoyaISBN-10:...

Why are soccer balls black and white? What do the colors on a team's jersey mean? Explore colors in sports with Crayola Photos and text celebrate colors in children's sports as well as favorite professional teams. Back matter features the Crayola colors found in...

Clyde McCall is about to play in the biggest basketball game of his young life, The Forest City Championship - but something is wrong. Clyde's only shoes are old and worn out, but he knows he cannot get new basketball shoes on his own....

The first Australian cricket team to tour England was a group of Aboriginal stockmen. This is their story. In 1868 a determined team of Aboriginal cricketers set off on a journey across the world to take on England's best. Led by star all-rounder Johnny...

Watch out! Here come the beach babies, and they are ready to give you a tour of the shoreline in this appealing board book.Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just...

If your child is a sport-loving little person, he/she would find this book of ball games highly appealing This book effectively cultivates a love for learning because it is very visual. There isn't a lot of reading to do, so it's great for non-readers...

Born in a poor Panamanian fishing village, Mariano River Jr. did not think he would grow up to be a famous New York Yankees pitcher. In fact, he thought that he would follow his father into the fishing industry. After he replaced a poorly-performing...

A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on pro tennis player Serena Williams. Describes her childhood, when she started playing tennis, and how he got to be a pro tennis player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites.Author: Elizabeth RaumISBN-10: 1681511398ISBN-13:...

This title explores everything a young reader would want to know about volleyball, from Olympic superstars to all-time legends. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.Author: Alex MonnigISBN-10: 1680785087ISBN-13: 9781680785081Publisher: SportszoneLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Sports scientists and engineers develop new equipment, improve athletic performance, and keep players safe from injury. Sports Science and Technology in the Real World examines the history of these branches of science and engineering, what sports scientists and engineers do today, and what's next...

What makes the best athletes excel? The Science of Sportsexamines how athletes master techniques that are rooted in the laws of physics, chemistry, and psychology in order to become the best. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life. Features include a...

Shares awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about sports through conversational text and creative images. It's time to take fun fact and trivia books to a whole new level with awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts that kids will rush to share with their friends. Through...

Run, dribble, pass, shoot, score! Ready for Sports: Basketball introduces young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to one of the most popular sports for kids. From uniforms to scoring, the engaging text and images provide children with the knowledge they need to be...

Skate, pass, shoot, score! Ready for Sports: Ice Hockey introduces young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to one of the most popular sports for kids. From equipment to scoring, the engaging text and images provide children with the knowledge they need to be...

Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in Michigan. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.Author: Tom StreissguthISBN-10: 1641850337ISBN-13: 9781641850339Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages:...