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Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation)

An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive

by Laura Hillenbrand ...

In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics.On a May afternoon in 1943, an American ... Read more

$6.99 USD

In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics.On a May afternoon in 1943, an American
... Read more
Skate for Your Life

by Leo Baker ...

Illustrated by Ash Kwak Lukashevsky ...

Series series Pocket Change Collective
**Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us."Wow! Leo's vulnerability and authenticity allowed me to experience his pain and triumph. A great testament to the positive power of skateboarding and the dangers of gender." --Elissa Steamer (skateboarding pioneer)"In Skate for Your Life, Leo ... Read more

$6.99 USD

**Pocket Change Collective was born out of a need for space. Space to think. Space to connect. Space to be yourself. And this is your invitation to join us."Wow! Leo's vulnerability and authenticity allowed me to experience his pain and triumph. A great testament to the positive power of skateboarding and the dangers of gender." --Elissa Steamer (skateboarding pioneer)"In Skate for Your Life, Leo
... Read more
The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-Minute Mile (Scholastic Focus)

by Neal Bascomb ...

Highly acclaimed author Neal Bascomb brings his peerless research and fast-paced narrative style to a young adult adaptation of one of his most successful adult books of all time, The Perfect Mile, an inspiring and moving story of three men racing to achieve the impossible -- the perfect four-minute mile.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and ... Read more

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Highly acclaimed author Neal Bascomb brings his peerless research and fast-paced narrative style to a young adult adaptation of one of his most successful adult books of all time, The Perfect Mile, an inspiring and moving story of three men racing to achieve the impossible -- the perfect four-minute mile.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and
... Read more
Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown (Book #6)

by Megan McDonald ...

Series Book 6 - Stink
Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isnt perfect? Yikes! Time for him to get into fighting shape and beat back that U for Unsatisfactory in gym! A scan of the sports channel leads to a knock-out find: world-class thumb wrestling, with tricky moves like Snake in the Grass and Santas Little Helper (no equipment needed, save for a tiny terrifying mask to sit on your thumb). But ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isnt perfect? Yikes! Time for him to get into fighting shape and beat back that U for Unsatisfactory in gym! A scan of the sports channel leads to a knock-out find: world-class thumb wrestling, with tricky moves like Snake in the Grass and Santas Little Helper (no equipment needed, save for a tiny terrifying mask to sit on your thumb). But
... Read more
As Fast As Her

Dream Big, Break Barriers, Achieve Success

by Kendall Coyne ...

Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up.The world told Kendall Coyne to slow down. They said “not so fast” when she picked up hockey skates instead of ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up.The world told Kendall Coyne to slow down. They said “not so fast” when she picked up hockey skates instead of
... Read more
No Summit out of Sight

The True Story of the Youngest Person to Climb the Seven Summits

by Jordan Romero ...

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 Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At fifteen, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the ... Read more

$10.99 USD

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 Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At fifteen, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the
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Games of Deception

The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics inHitler's Germany

by Andrew Maraniss ...

***"Rivaling the nonfiction works of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat....Even readers who don't appreciate sports will find this story a page-turner." --School Library Connection, starred review*"A must for all library collections." --Booklist, starred reviewWinner of the 2020 AJL Sydney Taylor Honor!From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

***"Rivaling the nonfiction works of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat....Even readers who don't appreciate sports will find this story a page-turner." --School Library Connection, starred review*"A must for all library collections." --Booklist, starred reviewWinner of the 2020 AJL Sydney Taylor Honor!From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the
... Read more
The Story Of Tom Brennan

by J.C. Burke ...

A powerful story of love and loss, secrets and revelations - and making sense of a past that once seemed perfect.For Tom Brennan, life is about rugby, mates and family - until a night of celebration changes his life forever. Tom's world explodes as his brother Daniel is sent to jail and the Brennans are forced to leave the small town Tom's lived in his whole life. Tom is a survivor, but he needs a ... Read more

$12.79 USD

A powerful story of love and loss, secrets and revelations - and making sense of a past that once seemed perfect.For Tom Brennan, life is about rugby, mates and family - until a night of celebration changes his life forever. Tom's world explodes as his brother Daniel is sent to jail and the Brennans are forced to leave the small town Tom's lived in his whole life. Tom is a survivor, but he needs a
... Read more
THE CHESS OPENINGS GUIDE

With 21 of the most famous chess openings

by Alan SCOTT ...

This book covers the chess openings in a very original and very effective way. The era of books 200 pages long to explain a single opening is over! In this book, no less than 21 openings are explained to you. The tools provided in this book will allow you to learn and experience very easily the most common openings. The variants and sub-variants can be viewed at a glance as well as their traps ... Read more

$15.03 USD

This book covers the chess openings in a very original and very effective way. The era of books 200 pages long to explain a single opening is over! In this book, no less than 21 openings are explained to you. The tools provided in this book will allow you to learn and experience very easily the most common openings. The variants and sub-variants can be viewed at a glance as well as their traps
... Read more
Victory. Stand!

Raising My Fist for Justice

by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, Dawud Anyabwile ...

Winner of the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction AwardFinalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's LiteratureA Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor BookA Washington Post Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year<... ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Winner of the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction AwardFinalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's LiteratureA Coretta Scott King Award Author and Illustrator Honor BookA Washington Post Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year<...
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Jake Maddox: Running Rivals

by Maddox, Jake ...

Illustrated by Mourning, Tuesday ...

Series series Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories
Contemporary stories about teamwork and sportsmanship. ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Contemporary stories about teamwork and sportsmanship.
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Fast Water

The Story of Competitive Swimming

by Gigi Romano ...

Illustrated by AI ...

Competitive swimming is one of the purest tests in sport: a body, a lane, a clock, and the relentless resistance of water. Yet behind every race lies a vast history of survival skill, organised clubs, Olympic ambition, national systems, scientific training, technological change, and the constant pursuit of faster times.Fast Water: The Story of Competitive Swimming tells the full story of the sport ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Competitive swimming is one of the purest tests in sport: a body, a lane, a clock, and the relentless resistance of water. Yet behind every race lies a vast history of survival skill, organised clubs, Olympic ambition, national systems, scientific training, technological change, and the constant pursuit of faster times.Fast Water: The Story of Competitive Swimming tells the full story of the sport
... Read more
Fun Facts about the Summer and Winter Olympic Games - Sports Book Grade 3 | Children's Sports & Outdoors Books

by Baby Professor ...

Do you have a budding sports superstar? Then get him/her comfortable by reading this book of sports meant for third graders. Fueling your child’s passion would bring him/her happiness, whether it’s buying sports equipment or getting him/her a copy of this book. Invest in knowledge and know-how. Later, he/she will be converting theories to actions. Grab a copy of this book today! ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Do you have a budding sports superstar? Then get him/her comfortable by reading this book of sports meant for third graders. Fueling your child’s passion would bring him/her happiness, whether it’s buying sports equipment or getting him/her a copy of this book. Invest in knowledge and know-how. Later, he/she will be converting theories to actions. Grab a copy of this book today!
... Read more
Le Bignou

Variante Made in Bourbonnais du Pitchack

by Maxime Heinisch ...

Guide historique et de pratique du Bignou, jeu de balle dérivé du Pitchack. ... Read more

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Guide historique et de pratique du Bignou, jeu de balle dérivé du Pitchack.
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Scout Games

A Game Book that Includes Meeting Games, Team-Building Exercises, and Group Activities

by Thomas Mercaldo, James K. Mercaldo, Chris T. Mercaldo ...

Series series Scout Fun Books
There will be scouts that participate in Scouting primarily because Scouting is fun, so offering an activie game period at every scout meeting is critical to bringing boys back week after week. Coming up with stimulating game ideas is not always easy, though. Some units have limited space in their meeting halls, or need games for very small or very large numbers of youth. The Scout Games book is ... Read more

$3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

There will be scouts that participate in Scouting primarily because Scouting is fun, so offering an activie game period at every scout meeting is critical to bringing boys back week after week. Coming up with stimulating game ideas is not always easy, though. Some units have limited space in their meeting halls, or need games for very small or very large numbers of youth. The Scout Games book is
... Read more
JT: The Making of a Total Legend

by Johnathan Thurston ...

JT. One of the greats, simply the best. He is Johnathan Thurston.As a young Brisbane kid, Johnathan Thurston was written off as too skinny, too slow and too wild to play rugby league professionally. But he defied the odds to become one of the game's greatest players.In this young readers' edition of his bestselling autobiography, follow his journey from his debut with the Canterbury Bulldogs in ... Read more

$7.99 USD

JT. One of the greats, simply the best. He is Johnathan Thurston.As a young Brisbane kid, Johnathan Thurston was written off as too skinny, too slow and too wild to play rugby league professionally. But he defied the odds to become one of the game's greatest players.In this young readers' edition of his bestselling autobiography, follow his journey from his debut with the Canterbury Bulldogs in
... Read more
Türk Futbol Kulüpleri - Yönetim Rehberi

by Kolektif ...

"Tahmini büyüklüğü 525 milyon Euro olan Türk futbol endüstrisinde iyi yönetim standartlarının sağlanmasının gerekli olduğuna inanmaktayız." Futbol, sosyal etkisi ve gençliğe aktardığı kayda değer katkıdan ötürü, bir oyundan daha fazla anlam taşıyor. Sahadaki 22 kişinin oyunu, milyonlarca kişinin ilgisini çekerken, futbol kulüplerinin yönetimleri ise, artık milyonları temsil eder hale geldi. Bu ... Read more

$0.99 USD

"Tahmini büyüklüğü 525 milyon Euro olan Türk futbol endüstrisinde iyi yönetim standartlarının sağlanmasının gerekli olduğuna inanmaktayız." Futbol, sosyal etkisi ve gençliğe aktardığı kayda değer katkıdan ötürü, bir oyundan daha fazla anlam taşıyor. Sahadaki 22 kişinin oyunu, milyonlarca kişinin ilgisini çekerken, futbol kulüplerinin yönetimleri ise, artık milyonları temsil eder hale geldi. Bu
... Read more
Female Force: Simone Biles

by Darren G. Davis ...

Illustrated by Roe Mêsquita ...

Female Force: Simone Biles is an inspiring comic book biography that celebrates the life and achievements of the world-renowned gymnast. From her humble beginnings in foster care to becoming the most decorated gymnast in history, this graphic novel explores Simone Biles' extraordinary journey of resilience, discipline, and passion. It highlights her groundbreaking performances, including her ... Read more

$3.99 USD

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Female Force: Simone Biles is an inspiring comic book biography that celebrates the life and achievements of the world-renowned gymnast. From her humble beginnings in foster care to becoming the most decorated gymnast in history, this graphic novel explores Simone Biles' extraordinary journey of resilience, discipline, and passion. It highlights her groundbreaking performances, including her
... Read more
Billy Slater 3: Show and Go

by Patrick Loughlin, Billy Slater ...

Illustrated by Nahum Ziersch ...

Series series Billy Slater
A junior fiction series for boys about a local boys’ rugby league team who get special coaching and advice from star NRL player Billy Slater.Corey is one of the best players on team and everyone knows it, especially Corey. While he scores a lot of tries, he doesn't win many friends. Corey thinks his footy skills give him licence to pick on anyone who isn't as good as him, and his teammates are ... Read more

$10.59 USD

A junior fiction series for boys about a local boys’ rugby league team who get special coaching and advice from star NRL player Billy Slater.Corey is one of the best players on team and everyone knows it, especially Corey. While he scores a lot of tries, he doesn't win many friends. Corey thinks his footy skills give him licence to pick on anyone who isn't as good as him, and his teammates are
... Read more
Uniform, Scarves, Woggles, Badges & Blankets - A Secret Code

A guide to the uniform and badges of Cub Scouts

by John D. Lucas ...

Series Book 1 - New Cubs
You may be a new Cub or perhaps a Cub who has been going to Cubs for a while; either way, you may want to know more about the badges that you can earn or perhaps already have.The aim of 'Uniform, Scarves, Woggles, Badges and Blankets – A Secret Code’ is to show you how all of these things go together, a bit like a code, that you can learn and that will say something about you. Knowing about this ... Read more

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You may be a new Cub or perhaps a Cub who has been going to Cubs for a while; either way, you may want to know more about the badges that you can earn or perhaps already have.The aim of 'Uniform, Scarves, Woggles, Badges and Blankets – A Secret Code’ is to show you how all of these things go together, a bit like a code, that you can learn and that will say something about you. Knowing about this
... Read more
Arctic Thunder

by Robert Feagan ...

Mike Watson's team has just won the Alberta Bantam Provincial box lacrosse championships. The euphoria of victory and plans for next season are short-lived when Mike's father, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is transferred to Inuvik, Northwest Territories.The transition to life inside the Arctic Circle is a tough one. With temperatures of -30 Celsius, a hulking monster named Joseph ... Read more

$8.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mike Watson's team has just won the Alberta Bantam Provincial box lacrosse championships. The euphoria of victory and plans for next season are short-lived when Mike's father, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is transferred to Inuvik, Northwest Territories.The transition to life inside the Arctic Circle is a tough one. With temperatures of -30 Celsius, a hulking monster named Joseph
... Read more
100 Days to Better Athletic Performance

A Daily Mental Training Program and Prayer Prompts for Young Athletes

by James Smith ...

Illustrated by AI ...

Most young athletes believe that the difference between a good player and a great one is raw talent, and that the mental side of sport is something you are either born with or you are not. After years of working with youth athletes, their parents, and their coaches, the opposite conclusion is far more accurate. The mind is a trainable part of performance, and the athletes who rise are the ones who ... Read more

Was $12.99 USD Now $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Most young athletes believe that the difference between a good player and a great one is raw talent, and that the mental side of sport is something you are either born with or you are not. After years of working with youth athletes, their parents, and their coaches, the opposite conclusion is far more accurate. The mind is a trainable part of performance, and the athletes who rise are the ones who
... Read more
Cinque storie strane da raccontare

Racconti per grandi e piccini

by Franca Pacchioni ...

Credo nelle storie, nel raccontare e nell’ascoltare. Credo nel comunicare messaggi che siano chiari, credo nelle parole semplici. Ho scritto questi racconti per arrivare a tutti: non solo ai bambini ma anche ai loro genitori. E spero che quanto in essi contenuto lasci un segno. Ringrazio la Dr.ssa Elena Midolo per avermi accompagnato nella pubblicazione. ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Credo nelle storie, nel raccontare e nell’ascoltare. Credo nel comunicare messaggi che siano chiari, credo nelle parole semplici. Ho scritto questi racconti per arrivare a tutti: non solo ai bambini ma anche ai loro genitori. E spero che quanto in essi contenuto lasci un segno. Ringrazio la Dr.ssa Elena Midolo per avermi accompagnato nella pubblicazione.
... Read more
Bowled Over (Nice Garry, #1)

by Michael Wagner, Nathan Lyon ...

Illustrated by Dave Williams ...

Series Book 1 - Nice Garry
Inspired by the talent and passion Australian Test cricketing great Nathan Lyon has for the game, this is the story of an ordinary kid with an extraordinary gift.'Nice one, Garry!'Ten-year-old Garry Keenan is about to discover he has a special cricketing ability, which is a dream come true, right? Well, it is, except that sometimes being first rate comes with all sorts of new challenges ... ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Inspired by the talent and passion Australian Test cricketing great Nathan Lyon has for the game, this is the story of an ordinary kid with an extraordinary gift.'Nice one, Garry!'Ten-year-old Garry Keenan is about to discover he has a special cricketing ability, which is a dream come true, right? Well, it is, except that sometimes being first rate comes with all sorts of new challenges ...
... Read more

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