Sports and outdoor recreation Books

Jordan Romero climbed Mount Everest at age thirteen—and he didn’t stop there. In this inspiring young adult memoir that includes color photos, he tells how he achieved such great heights.On May 22, 2010, at the age of thirteen, American teenager Jordan...

Michael Jordan’s mother and sister team up for this heartwarming and inspirational picture book about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true.Michael Jordan.The mere mention of the name...

Splash and paddle and float with Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

You'll never forget how to ride a bicycle when you learn with Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Who is dashing through the snow on a homemade sleigh? Grug! This classic Aussie hero is back from the bush to enchant a new generation of youngsters!

Great news for the millions of young hoopsters dreaming of somedayrunning with the pros: two-time Olympian and professional starTeresa Weatherspoon is sharing all of her basketball secrets! Inthis fun and informative book, not only will you get the...

Coyote Peterson's Brave Wilderness. Be Brave... Stay Wild! #1 in Bookscan's Juvenile Non-fiction Exciting animal stories for kids of all ages. This collection of short stories by Coyote Peterson gives you a first-person perspective into some of Coyote's...

Age range 10+Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? This stunning book, filled to the brim with color photographs and information, makes the case that it's KING JAMES! G.O.A.T. is an acronym that stands for Greatest Of All Time - and it takes...

Introduce children to 10 important rocks and minerals to know, through this geology-themed board book.Children are never too young to begin learning about and appreciating nature. That's the idea behind the Nature Baby series of board books, and it's...

Introduce children to 10 fascinating insects and bugs through this bug-themed board book.Children are never too young to begin learning about and appreciating nature. That's the idea behind the Nature Baby series of board books, and it's exemplified in...

With bird facts, an identification guide, and how-to instructions, this is a perfect children's introduction to bird-watching.You've seen birds in your backyard or at the local park. Now become a young ornithologist. Learn all about the scientific study...

Fully revised and updated!My First Book of Football, aRookie Book from Sports Illustrated Kids, coaches young kids through the game of football with a visual retelling of an actual NFL game--from the nail-biting coin toss to the exhilarating winning...

Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again!Batter up! Baseball is a game of legends. From diamond greats such as Babe Ruth and Willie Mays to Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, this newly revised and updated edition of...

Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again!From the editors of Sports Illustrated Kids comes The Big Book of Who: Basketball, a collection of basketball's brightest stars, past and present. Profiles, facts, and stats...

All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully UpdatedIf you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures,...

All the Information You Need to Operate Safely in US Airspace, Fully UpdatedIf you're an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures,...

Pulitzer Prize winner Barbara Kingsolver and environmental educator Lily Kingsolver collaborate on their first children's book, Coyote's Wild Home.The book takes us into the woods, meadows, and streams of an Appalachian forest where a girl and a coyote...

Age range 3 to 8Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw kwa! Let's go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in...

Whether you're attempting your first ollie or have perfected railsides, everyone can agree: skateboarding is seriously fun!Did you know that skateboarding used to be called sidewalk surfing and the sport can trace its roots back centuries? Or that today...

Kids love to read astonishing, absurd, and amusing facts such as these and then share them with their families and friends.Amazingly pointless, but verified, factoids will gear kids up to master Jeopardy and win at family trivia nights.Chapters will...

"A lovely book celebrating nature and Black voices enjoying nature." -BookRiot, "Riot Recommendations"Tasha is a girl who has trouble using her voice to speak in school or to even make a friend. Then her class visits a park, the best park everfinds...

Age range 4 to 6Cami and Isa are very different sisters.Cami always wants to be perfect. She worries about it every single day! She follows all the rules, does all her homework on time, and never makes a fuss.Isa, on the other hand, is confident...

At 6-foot-7 and 285 pounds, Aaron Judge emerged as the biggest story in baseball in 2017 with his monstrous home runs and record-breaking ability. A three-sport athlete in high school and a Division I ballplayer at Fresno State, the Californian was...

Age range 6 to 9This beautifully illustrated book covers 10 most popular sports and how they developed during the history, including the rules, equipment, and the star players.From the prehistory until today, this book provides young readers with a...

To everyone who can see the world as a big adventure."Planet Earth is a place of extreme temperatures, poisonous creatures, impassable vegetation, mysterious caves, bottomless abysses, and loads more complications . . . If this doesn't make you close...

Due to a rare brain tumor, Vera Garcia's soccer career is suddenly sidelined at the start of her senior year. When her single mother Eliza, terrified at the thought of losing her only daughter, clings too tightly, both Vera's identity and her freedom are...

A nine-day canoe trip turns into a profound, life-altering event as Louis discovers the untold stories of Voyageurs and Native Americans in his family's history.This thrilling adventure tells of Louis's family and his Scouting friends. They discover...

Finalist, Golden Poppy Award for Best Young Adult Fiction!"A timeless and triumphant story of courage in the face of opposition." -Foreword Reviews (starred review) It's 1974. Title IX has passed two years ago, but Louisa's high school still refuses to...

"We can help our meadows, too!" Grassy, flower-filled meadows are really pretty! It's oh-so tempting to hike and skip right through them. But meadows are actually fragile, and human footsteps and picnics can cause them harm-and then they cannot do their...

Age range 10 +The next book in the #1 New York Times best-selling Epoca series from Kobe Bryant and Ivy Claire.As Pretia, the Princess of Epoca, prepares to return to Ecrof, the elite magical sports academy, she is...

Age range 14 to 18Gus's life is about one thing-swimming. He is determined to make it to the Olympics and he knows that the only coach in town who can get him there is Coach Marks. So it seems like a simple plan: convince Coach Marks to train him...

Age range 0 to 3An original board book that encourages a bedtime in tune with nature.Join Little Muir as he bids good night to the natural world and experiences the wonder of a starry night outdoors. Legendary conservationist John...

Age range 6 to 9In this book we visit 15 different countries or continents to find out what games and fun activities the local kids like to entertain themselves with.Children like to play above all else, either alone or with friends. But how and what...

The very first hockey practice can be a little scary, but not if you are planning to be the world's greatest hockey superstar! Follow the action and relish the dreams of a confident young boy as he begins his journey to hockey stardom. See what happens...

Age range 10+THE GAME WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.Magic doesn't seem possible for the West Bottom Badgers. They're the lowest-rankedbasketball team in their league, and they live in the poorest neighborhood in Dren.Nobody expects them to succeed at anything...

Identify suspects, gather clues, navigate puzzles, and solve the mystery in this interactive Choose Your Path thriller.The secluded cabin resort your parents own won't make any "best destination" lists, but it's the perfect place to spend a summer...

Preschoolers love babyanimals, and they love to move. Celebrate both with this Toddler Tough boardbook perfect for an active read-aloud!Fawns leap, / Hatchlings bounce,/ Porcupettes nibble, / Kittens pounce. Storytime is on the move with this...

Sunnyrain sparkling showersWaterfor our trees and flowersForpreschoolers, rainy weather is full of possibility. A puddle in the back yardis just waiting for a stomp in rubber rain boots. A light drizzle is perfectfor a search-and-rescue mission for worms...

Rhyming couplets celebrate the activities made possible by sunny weather from a preschooler's perspective. Textural paper collage art shows small children engaging in a range of outdoor activities, including gardening, making mud pies, swimming,...

Age range 7 to 10The third title in the collection that began with USBBY Outstanding International BookSlug Days. Lauren, a third-grade student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challenges of sharing her best friend and persevering when a...

Kirkus Best Teen & YA Nonfiction of 2022"An unforgettable physical and emotional journey." - Kirkus, STARRED review In this harrowing survival story, Brian Koonoo takes off on a hunting trip in Canada's Arctic. After his snowmobile breaks down, his...

Key Selling PointsPicture books written and illustrated for young kids about the beauty and excitement of being out in nature are growing in popularity.The illustrator, Taylor Odynski, offers a fresh and energetic aesthetic in her illustrative work with...

Nuptse and Lhotse are back for another marvelous adventure! Welcome to the Canadian Rockies, a place where bears prowl around valleys and glacier blue lakes. When Mrs. Jasper, a very large grizzly bear, loses her twin cubs Yoho and Kootenay between...

In 1943, while the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals were winning pennants and meeting in that year's World Series, one of the nation's strongest baseball teams practiced on a skinned-out college field in the heart of North Carolina. Ted Williams,...

The Chicago Bears are more than a football team-they are a legend. Founded in 1919, the Bears have won more regular season games than any other NFL franchise. With twenty-six players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and thirteen retired jerseys, it's no...

"A compelling introduction to Hank Greenberg for a new generation of baseball fans." --Kirkus ReviewsStory of MVP and Hall-of-Famer "Hammerin" Hank Greenberg, one of the greatest hitters of all time, and the first openly Jewish sports star. "Greenberg's...

Empower children to become nature explorers with this full-color guide that features beautiful watercolors, tips on becoming a naturalist, and engaging activities.Whether you live in the middle of a big city or along a rural countryside, nature surrounds...

Learn about beaches and coastal life with this children's introduction to animals, plants, and seashells.Ocean beaches capture our attention like few places on Earth-and for good reason. Two vastly different ecosystems merge here, attracting a wide...