Sporting stories Books

Basketball is competitive fun, athleticism, staying-in-shape and enhances all faculties of living (sleep, education, interpersonal relationships, dealing with defeat and team socialization). Playing basketball has a strong statistical association with...

1983. In the year before Orwell's chilling totalitarian prophecy, normally sunny Southern California finds itself drenched by something called "El Ni

A fantastic father and son fishing day with a twist! The fishing challenge was set; however, nobody could have guessed what would happen next. A serious day turns into one of the funniest days out. Who won and how?

Jessie loses her dad at 13 years old. Her love of horses and riding, their shared passion, has died with him.On Jessie's fourteenth birthday, she is given a gift, her dad put into place before his passing. Scarlet O'Hara, barn name Red, a beautiful Irish...

The story of the physical and spiritual development of a Catholic High School boy with his two brothers, two girlfriends, teachers and buddies.

Lost Farm Camp is a classic novel written by Henry Herbert Knibbs. The story follows the journey of a young boy named Jack, who sets out on an adventure to find his missing father. Jack's father, a cowboy, has gone missing in the wilderness, and Jack is...

Athlete welfare should be of central importance in all sport. This comprehensive volume features cutting-edge research from around the world on issues that can compromise the welfare of athletes at all levels of sport and on the approaches taken by...

L'Afghanistan di Basma è lo stesso Afghanistan di Ahmad, piagato dai mille conflitti e soggetto al governo talebano, distrutto ed apparentemente senza speranze.Il contesto sociale nel quale essi sono cresciuti è completamente diverso ma la loro storia...

Horse friends forever?Emily Summers is on a mission. A scared little pony has come to Running Horse Ridge, the horse rescue ranch where she lives. Hercules desperately needs a friend, and Emily knows exactly how the lonely pony feels. She is new to...

Do Lions Cry? is a story that all kids can relate to. The main character (Blake) is overcome with stress and anxiety about his upcoming race. After sound advice from his dad, will Blake have enough courage to complete his race? Written by a veteran...

This is a story about a kid named Parrish. Parrish is a very talented and gifted kid. Parrish learns how to deal with adversity while playing with a group of friends. Discover how Parrish wins and overcomes defeat with his never-give-up attitude.

New York Times bestselling author and Printz Award winner Walter Dean Myers once again connects with teenagers everywhere in Darius & Twig, a novel about friendship and needing to live one's own dream. This touching and raw teen novel from the author of...

From U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera comes the powerful journey of Chicano teen Lucky Z. A former skateboarder who's anything but lucky, he finds triumph and power through his voice. Raw, cool, real--this novel in verse is a shout-out to teens to...

What's it mean to think team? It means you don't talk team business with anybody who isn't on the team. It means whatever happens inside the team stays inside. It means you can only trust a brother Raider. Any questions?At Nearmont High School, football...

Eleven-year-old Kate loves baseball, tennis, and writing poetry, but struggles to find joy when tragedy strikes her close-knit family.

Winner of MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS - Honoring Excellence-Trusted Worldwide by Parents & Educators. Sean, an imaginative 8-year old boy, wants to be the great Lionel Messi and he's working hard towards his goal. He battles fears, bullies, homework and...

The magic begins when Kodie Bear is gifted a hockey puck from his dad at a frozen pond. What unfolds is a fun-filled hockey journey in rhyme, offering Kodie Bear a glimpse of the future filled with friendship, memories, and love of the game. With...

Everyone's afraid of something. "The Surfing Mouse" is the story of a brave young mouse who overcomes his fear of surfing big waves. It shows how determination, strength, and a strong belief in yourself can help you achieve your dreams and goals. With...