Sports & Recreation - Kids

Amazing Sports from Around the World explores unusual and fascinating sports from diverse cultures and locations. Learn about Ostrich Racing, Tuna Toss, Elephant Polo, and much more! With exciting illustrations and incredible facts, this book will appeal to readers of all ages. The book...

Ray is a double-above-the-knee amputee, he is missing digits on both hands and is hard of hearing. Yet, Ray is unstoppable.From the time he was a young boy, Ray played whatever sports he wanted. He didn't just play them, he excelled at them -...

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before the internet. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of ways people searched for information, spent time with friends, and had fun.Author:...

Places everyone! The music is starting. It's time to perform! Ready for Sports: Dance introduces beginning readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to one of the most popular activities for kids. Simple text and vivid photos present facts about how to participate. Each book...

Takes a close look at 12 of the world's most legendary athletes. Meet the world's most elite athletes, from sensational swimmers Michael Phelps and Diana Nyad to lightning-fast Usain Bolt. Discover how sports teams became truly legendary, including college and professional squads.Author: Joanne MatternISBN-10:...

Presents readers with inspirational stories of the world's most amazing athletes, from Muhammad Ali to Michael Phelps. The book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and thought-provoking prompts.Author: Jeanne Marie FordISBN-10: 1632354071ISBN-13: 9781632354075Publisher: 12-Story LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.10w x...

Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Muhammad Ali explores the way the G.O.A.T. boxer served to bring Americans together. Includes ties to 21st...

This title introduces young dog lovers to K9 and military dogs, covering everything from the history of their use to conditioning, training, and the work they do. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core...

This title introduces young dog lovers to the disc dog sport, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

Readers will learn about some of the most meaningful and fun debates in the world of E-Sports. This title explores if E-sports competitors are real athletes, and scholarships for E-sports and much more. The title also features a lightning round of further questions to...

My First Book of Lacrosse, the fifth book in the best-selling Rookie Book series from Sports Illustrated Kids, explains this fast-growing sport to young readers. A fun guide for beginning readers, My First Book of Lacrosse introduces kids to the plays, positions, and basics...

In 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 was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but...

Learn about over 120 sports from across the world -- from mountain biking and water sports to soccer and extreme sports!The exciting sports book introduces children to the most interesting sports, their origins, fun facts about the games or events, the players -- and...

Little Yoga offers the perfect, playful introduction to nine simple yoga exercises for young children. Yoga Baby spreads his arms out like a butterfly . . .Yoga Baby wobbles like a little bird . . . Yoga Baby says time for rest--ahh, shh, shh...

Sports Book of the Year 2022 Winner Run Like a Girl is a collection of fascinating biographical stories about 50 highly successful sportswomen, from the most decorated track athlete ever Allyson Felix to tennis legend Serena Williams and ground-breaking ballet dancer Misty Copeland. All...

Hours of fun await young sports fans with this must-have activity book from Sports Illustrated Kids Hidden pictures, dot-to-dot, trivia, word search, mazes, and funny fill-ins are just some of the engrossing activities sports-loving kids will find in this full-color game book jam-packed with...

Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! "Packs a powerful message--perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry."--Scholastic TeacherTeam USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was...

These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.Author: Anthony LewisISBN-10: 1846430313ISBN-13: 9781846430312Publisher: Child's Play InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2006Pages: 12Format: Board BookWeight: 0.50lbsSize:...

Learn chess the fun way and add firepower to your chess strategies with this beginner's guide to the world's most popular game of skill. From the opening move to checkmate, How to Play Chess is an easy-to-follow guide to achieve grandmaster greatness. Perfect for...

An inspiring biography of Muhammad Ali from the legendary Walter Dean Myers, reissued under Scholastic Focus for a new generation.From his childhood in the segregated South to his final fight with Parkinson's disease, Muhammad Ali never backed down. He was banned from boxing during...

Running races was Annie's favorite pastime until her anxiety got the best of her. Annie's fear and anxiety began taking away the joy for the sport she once loved. Annie's number one goal was to make everyone proud by winning a gold medal. Will...

Sometimes I feel angry, so I become the sea. I breathe in deep an ocean breath and breathe out peacefully. We may not be able to help the overwhelming feelings, but we can learn tools to help us regulate them. Practicing yoga can increase...

Four-time World Champion and professional figure skater Kurt Browning replaces his boots and blades with pen and paper in A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet. From holding an edge to laces and hooks, Kurt glides and dances through the alphabet explaining the...

Whoosh When the high-tops leave the hardwood, it's prime time on the basketball court. From monster in-game jams to gravity-defying contest slams, experience the most ridonkulous dunks from pro basketball's biggest superstars. Some of these rim-rocking plays even blew out the backboardsAuthor: Shawn PryorISBN-10:...

Hike When the center snaps the ball, the defensive line pounces, and it's prime time on the gridiron. From bone-rattling hits to game-changing take-downs, experience the sickest sacks from football's biggest superstars. These tremendous quarterback-crunching plays will leave you stunnedAuthor: Shawn PryorISBN-10: 1496695321ISBN-13: 9781496695321Publisher:...

Explore the fun of fishing with this guide for kids ages 8 to 12 Kids will cast their line and see what they catch with My Awesome Field Guide to Freshwater Fishing, the complete handbook for aspiring young anglers. Help kids learn all about...

This true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face is perfect for fans of Wonder--now with exclusive paperback content! When Robert Hoge was born, he had a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short,...

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with fun facts about the world of sport, for little learners who want to know everything!The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport...

Team sport or solo activity? To compete, to express your creativity, to have fun with friends, or to feel good in your skin? Whatever you play, whatever your reason, whatever your level, this book is for you. You'll find exercises to make you stronger...

From the editors of Sports Illustrated Kids comes The Big Book of Who, a 128-page collection of the brightest stars in sports, past and present. Profiles, facts and stats will bring the best players in pro sports history to life with all of the...

A Very First Yoga Book for Little Learners. Strong like a Mountain. Tall as a Tree. We are Warriors 1, 2, 3! This playful and bright introduction to yoga aimed directly at the toddler set features fun, rhyming text and photographs of children from...

The newest book in the popular Just Joking series delivers 300 sports-themed laugh-out-loud knock-knocks, question-and-answer jokes, tongue twisters, and more Another surefire winner and a great intro for newcomers to the series, sports fans, or avid Just Joking fans. Calling all sports fans This...

Crack When the bat meets the ball, the gloves are up and it's prime time on the diamond. From sliding snags in the outfield to body-battering grabs at the wall, experience the craziest clutch catches from pro baseball's biggest superstars. These spectacular snatches will...

New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Sports comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting the pioneering efforts of women athletes, this board book edition of the original bestseller features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature beautiful illustrations reimagined for younger...

Book Features: - Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 900L- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures- Includes vocabulary list and review activities- Reading/teaching tips and index includedLife Of A Champion: In Women in Sports:...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to stand on an Olympic podium having just won a gold medal? Or what it takes to become a record-breaking soccer player? Find out all about sports stars and their inspiring achievements in this non-fiction book for...

The biggest, the strongest, the fastest, the loudest--Recordmania sets the bar for the best atlas of the world's incredible records. From mind-boggling feats of human endurance to the unimaginable extremes of the natural world, these pages are filled with records that defy expectations and...

MY VOLLEYBALL SEASON is a full-sized 8 1/2 x 11" sports journal that will help players record all the excitement of the months ahead. Each page has writing prompts to get players focused on the improvement of their skills and their contributions to each...

From the birth of the Olympics to the deadly sports of the Mayans, find out the history of the games that have kept people amused for thousands of years in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide. For as long as humans have been around,...

Go on an exciting adventure to the seashore, onto a boat, to an island, and beyond in this vibrantly illustrated, educational, and interactive lift-the-flap children's storybook. Plum and her little brother Robin take a stroll to the seashore on a warm summer day to...

From tennis legend Billie Jean King to the U.S. Women's Soccer Team, athletes have fought for equity and fairness for women in professional sports. Discover the pro athletes who have used their platform to speak out and affect change for all women.Author: Jaclyn JaycoxISBN-10:...

With just a few seconds left in the game, the score is tied. The attacker cradles the ball close to the goal, grips the stick, and sends the ball sailing into the net. Score The perfect shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit...

Become an expert on sports, just in time for the 2016 Olympics From archery to zip lining this book covers EVERYTHING about the world's favorite team and individual sports. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there...

A practical guide to outdoor skills and crafts, designed to coax kids away from their screens and discover how to become intrepid explorers. Mountaineers, seafarers, astronauts, cyclists, hikers, divers, gliders, aviators - even the most famous and daring explorers of all time began with...

The biggest, wackiest, wildest, and weirdest of all the world record facts are jam-packed into this informative and superexciting fact book. From the awesome to the weird to the downright gross, get ready to meet the world's record setters You'll find fantastic firsts, awesome...

DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR DIE-HARD KIDS: OLE MISS REBELS combines the excitement you feel when reading about the Rebels with the fun of learning more about Jesus and your faith. You'll read stories like these: One time the Rebels hurt their coach celebrating a big...

Jackie Robinson was the first Black player in Major League Baseball. Arthur Ashe was the first Black man to win several pro tennis titles. Readers will learn about these athletes and others who have fought for and spoken out for racial equity in sports...

Activists take a stand. They speak out and demand change. From legendary boxer Muhammad Ali to baseball star Carlos Delgado, readers discover the pro athletes who have affected change by speaking out against war and its impact on society.Author: Elliott SmithISBN-10: 1663965927ISBN-13: 9781663965929Publisher: Capstone...

Young sports fans will find plenty of action with this lineup of 27 spot-the-difference puzzles. Each features a pair of slightly contrasting drawings, challenging kids to find all the changes. Brief captions offer fun facts about some of the world's most popular sports, including...

DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR DIE-HARD KIDS: TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS combines the excitement you feel when reading about the Vols with the fun of learning more about Jesus and your faith. You'll read stories like these: Two UT basketball players once lost a train. Tennessee coaches had...