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In Dirk Nowitzki: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Best European Stars, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier power forward, Dirk Nowitzki. Since entering the league in the the late 90s, Dirk Nowitzki has established and remained one of the most dominant power forwards to ever play the game. With a dynamic ability to take ridiculously difficult fadeaway jumpers to popping out to the top of the key for a rainbow three-pointer, Nowitzki has wowed audiences all around the world.

In this biography for children aged eight to 14, you'll learn all about Ronaldo in a way that's enjoyable and easy to listen to. Cristiano Ronaldo can easily be considered the most popular player to play the game of football. He is one of those sensations that come only once in a generation. Being so popular, he can hardly go to any location in the world without being recognized by someone. He wasn't always this recognizable, though.

The perfect read for the Formula 1-mad kid in your life. Written by real-life racing driver Karun Chandhok! How fast do Formula 1 cars really go? How do you become a racing driver? What track is the hardest to drive in the world? Discover the most amazing stories and incredible stats and facts...

Reconocida como la mejor gimnasta en la historia de México, Alexa Moreno ha logrado lo que ninguna atleta en su ramo: una medalla en un Campeonato Mundial de Gimnasia (Doha, Catar, 2018), y ser la mejor rankeada en Juegos Olímpicos (cuarto lugar en la final de salto de caballo en Tokio 2020).

In J.J. Watt: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Defensive Ends, you will learn the inspirational story of one of football's premier defensive ends, JJ Watt. Since joining the NFL, JJ Watt has quickly emerged as one of the league's best defensive players, causing opposing teams to double and sometimes even triple team him to try to contain him. His impact on the defensive end of the field is truly invaluable.

In 1967, a 13-year-old girl named Maureen Wilton set the women's world marathon record, running 26.2 miles in 3:15:23. Nicknamed “Little Mo” by her track teammates, Wilton was already a headline-making athlete. But her accomplishment was greeted with controversy and misogynistic accusations of cheating. Wilton receded into the background, left the sport, and kept her achievement secret. This is the story of what happened and how Maureen found her way back to the sport decades later as the mother of a young runner herself.

Everything seemed set against Chaunte Lowe. Growing up with a single mother in Paso Robles, California, where she experienced food insecurity, homelessness, and domestic abuse, Chaunte couldn't imagine a future that offered a different sort of life. But then, one day, she turned on the TV and there was Flo Jo, competing in the Olympics and shattering records in track and field. Almost immediately, Chaunte knew what she wanted to do. She started running.

In this biography designed for children, your child will learn all about their football hero in a way that's enjoyable and easy to understand. We dive deep into the player's upbringing with the situations and circumstances that made them the player they are today. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. If your child loves football, we can assure you that they’ll love the My Football Hero Series. From the feedback we’ve received, we recommend that the ideal age group for these books are between eight and 13 years of age.

DK Metcalf has overcome unbelievable odds to be where he is today. The elite receiver has fought through injuries and personal tragedy to make it to the pros. DK Metcalf is the story of an undersized, overlooked kid from Mississippi who defied the odds to become one of college football’s most decorated wide receivers. After staring at Mississippi, Metcalf entered the NFL Draft as one of the most highly anticipated talents in years. But that wouldn’t be enough: he wanted to write his own story and change the narrative surrounding NFL Draft prospects. DK Metcalf is one of the most ...

Throughout his whole athletic career people have waited for Russell Westbrook to fail. Whether it was his transition from College to the NBA or from a role player to a star, the odds have always been stacked against Westbrook, despite this, he has emerged as one of the top players in the NBA. In Russell Westrbook learn the inspiring story of how he overcame the odds, use tragedy as motivation, and turned himself into a household name and the leader of one of the NBA's best small market teams!

They knock out grand slams. They strike out batters. Who are the brightest stars in the game of baseball?

For nearly a decade, Simone Biles has dazzled gymnastics fans across the globe with jaw-dropping flips, twists, and dismounts. Her record-breaking performances have catapulted her to the top of the sport and made her a hero to young people. But well before Simone faced Olympic trials on the balance beam and rings, she confronted real-life challenges as a kid, as she moved in and out of foster care. With the support and love of her grandparents, plus her unwavering drive to make history on the ultimate stage in sports, she grew into an incredible role model and activist.

Lionel Messi plays for Barcelona and is considered to be one of the best soccer players in the world. With carefully leveled text and critical-thinking questions, this title will be a hit with young soccer fans!

Aaron Rodgers is a standout NFL quarterback. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a football superstar.

Football’s history is full of inspiring people and stories. Whether they’re a player or a fan, the lessons in this book will help your child thrive on and off the court. Are you hoping to find a football book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This book is the compromise you’ve been looking for, containing stories of some of the most famous football players, teams, and games of all time. We discuss the challenges they faced and how those obstacles made them stronger. This book will engage every young football fan as they learn about both their...

Dwayne Johnson is better known as the Rock. How much do you know about this pro wrestler turned superstar actor? High-interest details of his fascinating life will enthrall listeners.

This audiobook tells the life story of Jackie Robinson and his pro baseball career.

LeBron James: The Power of Hard Work, Leadership, and the Seven Habits of Success Before LeBron James became a four-time NBA champion, a league MVP, and one of the most influential athletes of all time, he was just a kid from Akron, Ohio, facing challenges that could have stopped him from ever stepping onto the court. Raised by a single mother who struggled to make ends meet, LeBron moved from home to home, often feeling like the odds were stacked against him. But instead of giving up, he made a choice—to work harder than anyone else, to believe in his dreams, and to never let his ...

In Odell Beckham Jr.: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Wide Receivers, you will learn the story of one of football's star players. Since entering the National Football League, Beckham Jr. has set records. In 2016, he became the fastest player in league history to have recorded 200 career receptions along with 4,000 career receiving yards. He truly is a special player, with a clutch gene that allows him to rise to any occasion.

GOOOLLLLLASSSOOOOO! Prepárate para asistir en primera fila al evento deportivo más visto del planeta: la Copa del Mundo Cada cuatro años, treinta y dos de los mejores equipos de fútbol masculino de todo el mundo compiten por el título de campeón de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA. Más de mil...