Children Outdoors

Dans le petit village de Bâton-sur-Glace, tout le monde aime le hockey. Surtout Ti-Guy La Puck! Le jeune garçon est tellement mordu de ce sport qu’il décide d’inviter les meilleurs joueurs de la planète à rejoindre son équipe. Mais leur arrivée va prendre une tournure tout à fait inattendue. Attention! La révolte des mascottes est sur le point de commencer!

Fueled by a passion for running dogs, Gary Paulsen entered the Iditarod - the 1,180-mile sled-dog race through the Alaskan wilderness - in dangerous ignorance and with a fierce determination. For 17 days, he and his team of dogs endured blinding wind, snowstorms, frostbite, dogfights, moose attacks, sleeplessness, hallucinations - and the relentless push to go on.

Today's kids have adopted sedentary lifestyles filled with television, video games, and computer screens. But more and more, studies show that children need "rough and tumble" outdoor play in order to develop their sensory, motor, and executive functions. Disturbingly, a lack of movement has been shown to lead to a number of health and cognitive difficulties, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotion regulation and sensory processing issues, and aggressiveness at school recess break.

Running back Mick Johnson has dreams: dreams of cutting back, finding the hole, breaking in to the open, and running free with nothing but green grass ahead. He has dreams of winning and of being the best. But football is a cruel sport. It requires power, grace, speed, quickness, and knowledge of the game. It takes luck, too. One crazy bounce can turn a likely victory into sudden defeat. What elite athlete wouldn’t look for an edge? A way to make him bigger, stronger, faster?

The legendary American outdoor writer’s finest collection. For decades, Gene Hill’s articles and books have captured the spirit of the outdoors in a way that inspires and entertains millions of readers. A Hunter’s Fireside Book captures the essence of the life of a sportsman and explores the full spectrum of the hunter’s experience: sunrises in the duck blind, an unforgettable hunter’s moon, the camaraderie of men who know the pleasures of being wet and cold and a little bit lost.

Mental training is just as important as physical training when it comes to success in sport. Like physical fitness, mental toughness is something that can be taught and learned. Bring Your "A" Game introduces key strategies for mental training, such as goal-setting, pre-performance routines, confidence building, and imagery. Each of the 17 chapters focuses on a single mental skill and offers key points and exercises designed to reinforce the concepts.

Popular author Gordon Korman has sold millions of copies of his irreverant books for young readers. In this fast-paced caper, 11-year-old Griffin Bing finds something far more profitable than cobwebs during a haunted house sleepover - a rare Babe Ruth baseball card. But when a swindler scams the card from Griffin for only $125, the resourceful sixth grader and his friends plot their revenge.

Join three fantastic felines as they embark on the adventures of their (nine) lives in this audiobook, filled with fun facts. Meet Dusty, a Siamese cat who gives the phrase "cat burglar" new meaning. Take to the seas with Skatty, a sailor and cat hero. And trek across the United States with Vladimir, a real-life cat explorer! These amazing - and true - stories are sure to keep cat lovers and adventure fans on the edge of their seats.

Minamoto Yoshitsune should not have been a samurai. But his story is legend in this real-life saga. This epic warrior tale may sound like a novel, but this is the true story of the greatest samurai in Japanese history. When Yoshitsune was just a baby, his father went to war with a rival samurai family - and lost. His father was killed, his mother captured, and his surviving half-brother banished. Yoshitsune was sent away to live in a monastery. Skinny, small, and unskilled in the warrior arts, he nevertheless escaped and learned the ways of the samurai.

The great news: The prize is $1 million! With it, 13-year-old Whisper Nelson could buy jewelry, clothes, and pay for college. She could even send her sister to college! To win, she must kick a goal past a professional soccer player. The bad news: She hates sports - all sports - with a passion! After her infamous soccer goal four years ago, to the other team's advantage, Whisper vowed to never play sports again.

Lionel Messi is a superstar soccer player. But what happens when he’s not scoring goals on the pitch? High-interest details of his fascinating life will enthrall listeners.

Behind every big-time hockey record is a dramatic story of how a player or team achieved greatness on the ice. From incredible scoring plays to the greatest goaltending performances, here are the record-setting moments that will keep hockey fans tuned in for more.

Brent Runyon's account of his attempted suicide has garnered critical accolades for its glimpse into adolescent depression and rare insight into the human condition. Fearing expulsion and parental disapproval after lighting a shirt on fire at his school, Brent goes home, soaks his bathrobe with gasoline, steps into his shower, and strikes a match. Suffering horrific burns, Brent faces a long, painful recovery - both mentally and physically.

From mucking out stables, grooming, feeding, and even visits to the dentist, a lot goes into taking care of a horse.

You drop your line in the lake and wait quietly. Soon you feel a tug. Do you have what it takes to reel in your big catch? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about freshwater fishing history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.

From hippo attacks on the Okavango River to Chitina headwaters in Alaska, this audiobook is full of raging rivers and thrilling adventures. With gripping - and true - stories of incredible adventures, extreme excursions, and ultimate survival, White Water! will have you on the edge of your canoe - er, seat.

Have you wondered what it would be like to ride a horse with ease? Have you watched horses races and wanted to learn more? This audiobook highlights different riding styles and competitions, riding attire, and how to find riding competitions near you.

A left winger lines up a perfectly timed slap shot. The puck buzzes past the goalie's glove, and the home crowd roars. This is the Stanley Cup Finals, and ice hockey's top prize is on the line. The long history of the Cup is full of amazing stories and legendary stars. Listeners will discover it all in this book.

Hockey fans love the pranks and stunts of these and many other colorful mascots. Join the party and learn all about the weirdest hockey mascots!

When the pressure is on and a championship is at stake, some players seize the moment and make themselves legends. From stunning breakaway goals to jaw-dropping saves with only seconds left on the clock, some of hockey's greatest moments are chronicled in vivid fashion here. You've got a rink-side seat to the action.