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Max Explains Everything: soccer expert by Stacy McAnultyA tongue-in-cheek guide to everything soccer by a kid-expert who has been playing for nearly three weeks shares one-of-a-kind advice, from why you don't want to bring your own referee whistle to what to do with your hands when you cannot touch the ball.
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Kid Coach by Rob JustusAfter turning his couch-potato father into a wrestling champion, Kid Coach discovers that he left out the most important lesson--the importance of being a good sport.
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Karate Kids by Holly SterlingGathering for their Saturday karate class, young Maya and her friends diligently practice beginner-level blocks, punches and movements, hoping to prove themselves to their Sensei.
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Derek Jeter Presents Night at the Stadium by Phil BildnerA magical field trip to Yankee Stadium is narrated by baseball icon Derek Jeter, who introduces young visitors to its fantastical wonders and excitement.
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Hockey in the Wild by Nicholas OldlandIt's wintertime, and the bear, the moose and the beaver can't wait for hockey season to start. They're so eager, in fact, they head out onto the ice before it's thick enough, and they all fall through. Twice. While they wait for the lake to freeze, they try to take their minds off hockey. Until, at last, the day arrives when the ice is ready. But are they ready?
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Happy like Soccer by Maribeth BoeltsLoving to play soccer more than anything else, Sierra regrets that the restaurant where her beloved auntie works is so busy on game days that she is unable to take time off to watch Sierra play, leaving Sierra without anyone to root for her by name from the sidelines.
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Cheetah Can't Lose by Bob SheaA read-aloud tale featuring the signature graphic art by the creator of Dinosaur vs. Bedtime finds a team of clever little cats working together to outwit bigger, stronger and faster Cheetah on race day.
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Dunk Skunk by Michael RexAnimals fly, tackle, bat, and kick in a sport-inspired picture book featuring Quarterback Yak, Bat Cat, Glove Dove, and others as they play their chosen sports, make their moves, and strut their stuff in the competitive heat of the game!
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Sergio Saves the Game! by Edel RodriguezAlthough he is unable to kick the ball, Sergio the penguin will not have his soccer dreams squashed and so, through hard work and practice, becomes a great goalie who finally gets his chance to shine on the big game day against the Seagulls where his fancy moves end up saving the day to the delight of his entire team!
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Dino-Basketball by Lisa WheelerPlant-eating dinosaurs face meat-eating dinosaurs in a basketball game at Mastadon Square Garden
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Soccer Hour by Carol NeviusRhyming text and illustrations introduce young readers to the training and teamwork that builds strong soccer players.
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Peanut Goes for the Gold by Jonathan Van NessPeanut, a guinea pig, has their own way of doing things, so when they decide to become a rhythmic gymnast, their teacher comes up with a routine that suits them perfectly.
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Dream big: Michael Jordan and the pursuit of excellence by Deloris JordanThe mother of the iconic All-Star basketball champion reveals Jordan's longtime dream of winning an Olympic gold medal, recounting the dedication, perseverance and positive values that helped him reach his goal.
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I Got Next by Daria Peoples-RileyA celebration of hard work, imagination and the joy of sports follows the motivational practice of a young basketball player who gets ready for a neighborhood pickup game.
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The Field by Baptiste PaulChildren form teams, build a pitch, and play a joyous game of soccer, in a book with English and Haitian Creole vocabulary words.
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Yasmin the Soccer Star by Saadia FaruqiWhen a new gym teacher introduces her gym class to soccer, Yasmin fears it will be as rough as the professional sport but must try to find courage to play goalie.
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Pete the Cat: play ball! by James DeanA beginning reader story about super-groovy Pete the Cat that follows his haphazard participation in a youth baseball game, where he learns the importance of fair play over winning.
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Gymnastics Jump by C. C. JovenLily is performing in her first gymnastics meet, and her routines begin well, but she falls off the balance beam--however she does not quit, but gets back up and finishes her performance.
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Pass the Ball, Mo! by David A. AdlerWith the big game coming up, Mo Jackson, the shortest member of the basketball team, is determined to learn how to pass the ball in time to help his team win.
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The Kickball Game by Joseph P. AndersonDuring a game of kickball, Danny thinks he has made a horrible mistake, but Jenny shows him the humorous side of what he did.
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Sports by Dan GutmanA treasury of fun sports facts, presented in the voices of A. J. and Andrea from the best-selling My Weird School series, includes entries about the NFL touchdown thrown by a quarterback to himself, the only sport ever played on the moon and the metal that is really used to make Olympic gold medals.
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Sabotage Season by Alex MorganDevin has to figure out who is trying to sabotage her team before the Kicks' championship hopes disappear for good.
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The Karate Mouse by Federico BruscoWhen Bruce Hyena and his cousin, Shorty Tao, enter Geronimo in the Karate World Championship, he has only one week to get into shape and learn karate.
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Ellie Steps Up to the Plate by Callie BarkleyJoining the softball team and finding it more challenging than expected, Ellie wonders about her decision to expand her interests beyond the stage only to discover an injured fawn in the woods while chasing a stray ball.
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Heidi Heckelbeck Tries Out for the Team by Wanda CovenWondering what sports team to sign up for at school, Heidi is frustrated by her seeming lack of sporting skills and ponders using magic to bolster her chances when faced with a teasing Melanie.
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Alice the Tennis Fairy by Daisy MeadowsIt's an exciting time in Fairyland where everyone is preparing for the Fairy Olympics, but Jack Frost's goblins have stolen the Sports Fairies' magic objects and are threatening to take over the whole competition; Rachel and Kirsty's help is seriously needed to even the score!
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Swim Team by Johnnie ChristmasWhen she has to take Swim 101, middle schooler Bree must face one of her greatest fears, but with a little help from an elderly neighbor and former swim team captain, she becomes her schools best hope to beat their rival.
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Three Strike Summer by Skyler SchremppDust Bowl refugee Gloria Mae Willard finds herself uprooted and working on a California peach orchard, where she tries to join the secret, all-boys baseball team that she's desperate to play on.
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The Grip by Marcus StromanMarcus, a young baseball pitcher, learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice--and some strikeouts.
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Tumble by Celia C. PérezWhile trying to make a life-changing decision, 12-year-old Adela Ramirez searches for her birth father, which leads her to the legendary Bravos, professional wrestlers who teach her what it really means to be part of a family.
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The Crossover by Kwame AlexanderFourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
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Final Season by Tim GreenWhen his NFL dad is diagnosed with ALS, middle school quarterback Ben Redd is determined to have a winning season, which may be his final as he watches the heavy toll the incurable disease is taking on his dad.
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Fast Pitch by Nic StoneWorking hard to prove that Black girls belong at bat, softball captain Shenice Lockwood must prove herself on and off the field when a family secret is revealed, breaking her focus on the game as the championship fast approaches.
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Falling Short by Ernesto CisnerosTwo best friends, one athletically gifted and one academically gifted, have more in common than they realize when their goals intersect, forcing them to find a way to support each other so they don’t fall short.
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The Kid Who Only Hit Homers by Matt ChristopherSylvester Coddmyer III, a poor but enthusiastic baseball player, becomes a phenomenal hitter after he meets a mysterious stranger resembling Babe Ruth who offers to help him improve his batting skills.
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Slam Dunkby Amar'e StoudemireFocusing so much on basketball that he is unable to help his dad at work, 11-year-old Amar'e is teased by older players that he is not tall enough to dunk and is forced to take time off for an eye injury that gives him the opportunity to bond with his father.
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Gabby Garcia's Ultimate Playbook by Iva-Marie PalmerWhen her school is shut down because of an asbestos problem, all-star pitcher Gabby Garcia is sent to an upscale private school that already has a star pitcher, and to make matters worse, she has trouble making friends and finding her place. |
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We Are Family by LeBron JamesWhen Jayden and his teammates find out there's not going to be a Hoop Group this year--and maybe ever again--they have to learn to lean on each other if they want to save their basketball season.
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Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen! by Sarah KapitLanding a spot on the baseball team at the same time her major-league hero responds to her fan letter, Vivy Cohen, a girl on the autism spectrum, considers her famous pen-pal’s advice when an accident lands her back on the bench.
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Gymnastics Payback by Jake MaddoxMia Hernandez's middle school gymnastics team, the Ridgefield Rams, are the defending champions, and this year they have a new coach, one who was once a gymnast for their arch rivals; but a series of increasingly dangerous practical jokes begins to happen to their competitors, and it starts to looks like someone from the Rams is trying to sabotage the competition--Mia suspects Allison, a girl who always wants to finish on top, but she needs to prove it.
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The Hockey Machine by Matt ChristopherTalented hockey player Steve Crandell is kidnapped by a wealthy boy who wants Steve to play center on his professional junior team, and soon Steve realizes he must play to survive.
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One Last Shot by John David AndersonMiniature golf becomes an escape for Malcolm during a time when his home life feels tumultuous and he must navigate tournaments, new friendships, and growing tensions at home.
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There's No Base Like Home by Jessica MendozaSophia Garcia, thirteen, wants to excel at softball like her older sister, Ellie, and make her family proud, but when she is chosen for a different team and position than Ellie, she must learn to succeed by being herself.
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The Fastest Finish by Cathy HapkaTeams of young ninjas prepare for the final round of the first-ever Junior Ninja competition in Hollywood, where finalists Izzy and JJ become the stars of a hit show before they are challenged by a wildcard episode involving an elite new competitor.
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Bounce Back by Hena KhanWhen an injury sidelines new captain Zayd, he must find another way to be a leader for his basketball team.
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Air by Monica RoeWhen her wheelchair motocross dreams get shattered, 12-year-old Emmie finds the community rallying around her, but cannot shake the feeling that her goals are no longer her own and must take a stand for what she wants.
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The Undercover Cheerleader by Brandon TerrellOnce thirteen-year-old Keisha Turner and Frankie Dixon were best friends, so when Frankie shows Keisha a threatening note she received, Keisha decides to go undercover on the Spirit Squad without Carlos and the other members of Snoops, Inc. to find out who is trying to harm her former friend--and why.
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Football Foul Play by Jake MaddoxEveryone on the Bader Ginsburg Middle School Badgers is looking forward to the playoffs and a chance to win back the Supreme Bowl trophy from the Wellstone Middle School Warriors--but somebody has stolen the trophy, and evidence points to one of the Badgers, so teammates Kenny Hu and Romeo Russell set out to clear their friend and discover the truth.
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Babe & Me: a baseball card adventure by Dan GutmanWith their ability to travel through time using vintage baseball cards, Joe and his father have the opportunity to find out whether Babe Ruth really did call his shot when he hit that homerun in the third game of the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs.
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Camp Average by Craig BattleWhen a new camp director, who is obsessed with winning, pushes Mack and his friends into a high-stakes baseball tournament and an intense training schedule, the boys come up with a plan of their own.
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Flying High: the story of gymnastics champion Simone Biles by Michelle MeadowsA lyrical picture book biography of the international gymnastics champion touches on her experiences as a foster-care child, her introduction to gymnastics and the dedication, talent and sacrifices that shaped her Olympic and World Championship achievements.
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Ronda Rousey: champion mixed martial arts star by Ellina LitmanovichDescribes the life and career of the Olympic judo medalist and mixed martial arts fighter, including her family legacy in sports, her training for ultimate fighting, and her acting roles.
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Odell Beckham Jr. by Anthony K. HewsonDiscusses the life and career of the star wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.
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Michelle Kwan, Heart of a Championby Michelle KwanPresents the story of California skater Michelle Kwan, who claimed the women's World Champion crown for figure skating at the age of sixteen, profiling her as a role model for today's young people and describing her hard work and personal achievements.
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Michael Phelps by Jon M. FishmanHighlights the life and accomplishments of the swimmer, who took home twenty-eight Olympic medals during his competitive career.
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Women in Sports: 50 fearless athletes who played to win by Rachel IgnotofskyIllustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female athletes highlights their stories and achievements in more than 40 sports while exploring the challenges they overcame, in a volume that includes entries for such notables as Billie Jean King and Simone Biles.
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Courage to Soar: a body in motion, a life in balance by Simone BilesThe gymnast relates how her faith and family saw her through several challenges, beginning from her childhood in foster care, and shares the professional journey that led to her earning a spot on the 2016 Olympic team.
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Alex Rodriguez by Jeffrey ZuehlkeLooks at the life and accomplishments of the New York Yankees third baseman, nicknamed A-Rod, who played his first major league game at the age of 18 and commanded the highest salary for the 2005 season in Major League Baseball.
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LeBron James: NBA champion by Laura K. MurrayLeBron James: NBA Champion examines the life and career of a player who has been in the spotlight since he was in middle school and rose out of poverty to become an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and world famous philanthropist.
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Naomi Osaka: tennis star by Rachel RoseA superstar on the court, number one in the world, and only in her twenties. Naomi Osaka is a groundbreaking tennis player making moves on and off the court. Find out more about Naomi's journey from picking up a racket at the age of three to becoming the first Asian female to hold the number one ranking by the Women's Tennis Association.
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Alex Ovechkin by Jeff SavageHighlights the life and rise to fame of the Washington Capitals' charismatic Alexander Ovechkin, who represented Russia in the World Juniors and participated in the Olympics before signing the most lucrative contract in NHL history.
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Florence Griffith Joyner by Rita Williams-GarciaThis chapter book biography introduces readers to Florence Griffith Joyner, aka Flo Jo, who overcame many challenges to be considered the fastest woman of all time.
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Robinson Cano by Jon M. FishmanDocuments the life and career of the second baseman who helped the New York Yankees win the World Series in 2009 before joining the Seattle Mariners.
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Stephen Curry by Jon M. FishmanPresents the life, work, and popularity of Stephen Curry, a professional basketball point guard who helped the Golden State Warriors win the NBA championship.
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Serena Williams: tennis icon by Emma HuddlestonA biography that examines the life of the most successful female tennis player of the modern era. A woman who redefined greatness on the court while balancing a career in fashion design and raising a family.
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David Beckham by Jeff SavageDiscusses the life and career of the internationally famous British soccer star.
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Who is Pelé? by James Buckley Jr.Presents the life of the soccer star, discussing his childhood in Brazil, his relationship with his father, who taught him the sport, his role on the first Brazilian team to win the World Cup, and scoring his thousandth goal.
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Unsinkable: from Russian orphan to Paralympic swimming world champion by Jessica Tatiana LongThe champion Paralympic swimmer presents an inspirational photographic memoir that describes her birth in Siberia with fibular hemimelia, her adoption from a Russian orphanage at 13 months and the big and small life events that marked her rise to the second most decorated U.S. Paralympic athlete of all time.
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Chloe Kim by Derek MoonThis title introduces readers to Chloe Kim, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her snowboarding career like her gold medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics.
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I am a Promise by Shelly Ann Fraser PryceAn inspiring picture book account celebrating the indomitable spirit of Jamaican six-time Olympic medal winner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce traces her childhood in a disadvantaged inner-city community, her development as a young athlete and the events surrounding her first Olympic gold medal.
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Martina & Chrissie: the greatest rivalry in the history of sports by Phil BildnerA dual biography of tennis champions Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert describes how they came from separate cultures and learned to master tennis using very different approaches, sharing insights into how their fierce rivalry eventually became a deep friendship.
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Connor McDavid by Phil CorsoCanadian hockey player Connor McDavid began playing the sport at just three years old. Today he plays professionally for the Edmonton Oilers as a center. He is also team captain. McDavid has garnered several accolades, including the Art Ross Trophy, the Ted Lindsay Award and the Hart Memorial Trophy.
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Michael Jordan : basketball superstar by Rachel RoseFrom a set of three-peat victories to a key spot on the Dream Team, Michael Jordan's position as one of the greatest players of all time is indisputable. But how did the basketball great go from being cut during tryouts for his high school basketball team to earning a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame? Follow along as Michael grows from athletic kid, to star college player, to NBA Rookie of the Year and beyond.
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Unbeatable Betty: the first female Olympic track & field gold medalist by Allison Crotzer KimmelA picture-book biography of the first woman gold medalist in track and field describes how after winning the 1928 Olympics, Betty Robinson survived a plane crash and disabling injuries that she overcame to win the gold medal again during the 1936 Olympics.
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National Geographic Kids Everything Sports: all the photos, facts, and fun to make you jump! by Eric ZweigWith stunning visuals and energetic design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about the history, rules, regulations, training and practice of dozens of athletic pursuits, including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, and quirkier sports such as fencing, curling and table tennis.
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More Than Just a Game: the Black origins of basketball by Madison MooreToday, the NBA is around 74% Black but, when basketball first started to catch on, it wasn't easy for Black people to play. They couldn't enter segregated YMCAs or attend privileged colleges. So Black Americans made their own spaces, playing in dance halls before the dancing started, and eventually forming teams called the Black Fives. More than Just a Game celebrates the history of basketball from a Black perspective, revealing how it changed Black communities and how they made the sport into what it is today.
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Pro Wrestling by Kenny AbdoThis title focuses on the sport of professional wrestling and gives information related to its origin, fun facts, and worldwide influence.
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NASCAR Racing by Paul C. ChallenProvides the history of NASCAR racing and the important aspects of the sport, including the mechanics of a stock car, what it takes to be a driver, and the four basic NASCAR tracks.
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Good Sports Use Teamwork by BreAnn RumschWhat does it mean for players to be good sports? When some soccer players work together on the field, the whole team gets better and has more fun.
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Football Legends by Blaine WisemanProfiles famous football players and coaches throughout the history of the game, including Jerry Rice, Jim Brown, Vince Lombardi, and Joe Montana.
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Figure Skating: girls rocking it by Pete MichalskiDiscusses the history, skills, training, equipment, competitions, and champion skaters in the sport of figure skating.
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Wild Biking: off-road mountain biking by Neil ChampionIntroduces readers to the sport of mountain biking by teaching how to size up your own bike, the gear needed to ride and repair your bike, and techniques and tricks of mountain biking. Includes famous mountain bike trails around the world, label diagrams, and reading quiz.
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On the Volleyball Team by Stephane HillardWhether played indoors or outdoors, volleyball is an exciting and fun team sport. Volleyball players make fast serves, strong bumps, precise sets, and powerful spikes. The game can be incredibly fast paced with long volleys, or it can seem as if point after point is an ace. Readers will learn the basics of volleyball, including the sport's rules and positions and its history.
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Goofballs!: a book of sports jokes by Mark ZieglerA collection of jokes and riddles about sports, including "Why did the golfer always wear two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole in one."
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by Clay Latimer
Describes various activities and people who work behind the scenes during a National Hockey League game.
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Learn to Ride by Sandy RansfordCovers all the basics of horse riding, from mounting and dismounting to saddle positions, holding the reins, and trotting, cantering, and galloping.
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Racing Dirt Bikes by Jane KatirgisMotocross is the sport of racing motorcycles off-road. This book follows the riders as they complete several laps around a course of jumps, turns, hills, and bumps.
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On the Soccer Team by Stephane HillardA brief history of soccer shows readers that the game has ancient roots and has spread all over the world. Readers will also learn plays, penalties, rules and positions.
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Skateboarding by Ray McClellanSimple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the sport of skateboarding. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five.
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Roller Derbyby Demi JacksonIntroduces the extreme sport of roller derby, discussing its history, rules, equipment and clothing, safety precautions, and team camaraderie.
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Karate by Holly KarapetkovaIntroduces the martial art of karate and describes the clothing, equipment, skills, and terminology of the sport.
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On the Hockey Team by Stephane HillardThis manageable text explains the rules, positions, and tactics of hockey while emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
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Swimming by Clive GiffordAn introduction to swimming, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport.
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A Superfan's Guide to Pro Baseball Teams by Drew LyonGive young fans the crucial facts about all 30 pro baseball teams, including their current stars and legendary players, triumphs and turning points, and memorable stats and trivia. Packed with must-know info and action photos, this guide is a home run.
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Surfing by Aaron CarrSurfers ride their surfboards on the crest of waves. As the waves carry the surfers toward the shore, surfers use the wave to gain speed and perform tricks.
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On the Baseball Team by Stephane HillardReaders are encouraged to try this team sport and the text suggests several ways for them to take part in the game.
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Incredible soccer records by Tom GlavePresents some of the records held in the sport of soccer, including the most goals scored in a calendar year held by Lionel Messi and the most goals scored by one player in one game held by Archie Thompson.
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Boxing by Shane FrederickA survey of the highlights and legendary athletes - such as Cuban Teofilo Stevenson - of the Olympic sport of boxing which officially became a part of the modern summer games in 1904.
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On the Basketball Team by Stephane HillardThis guide immerses readers in the world of basketball, relating exciting facts about the sport's history as well as its rules and positions.
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Wild Snow: skiing and snowboarding by Neil ChampionIntroduces readers to the snow sports of downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding by presenting the basic techniques, gear needed, and safety tips. Includes famous slopes to visit, picture labels, and reading quiz.
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On the Football Team by Stephane HillardIn this guide to football, readers will learn the basics behind one of America's favorite pastimes, including rules, positions, scoring plays, and more.
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