Children Sports

Eric sits and watches as others participate in track and field day activities at camp.

When Kim and Josh visit their Grandma at her beach house, they discover a new hobby—shell collecting! Every day they add more and more shells to their collection. However, the number of shells Kim and Josh collect isn’t the biggest addition to their collection.

Learn about the birth of the Z-Boys skateboarding team and how they influenced modern skateboarding.

They speed around tracks. They win big races. Who are the brightest stars in professional stock car racing?

Ora wants to win the Strong Monster Contest. The first place winner gets a statue of gold! Ora works. She trains. She cannot think of anything else. Maybe Ora needs to learn that gold isn't everything.

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.

Behind every long stride, high-flying pole vault, and perfectly controlled discus throw, science is at work. As a high jumper takes off, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. A discus thrower builds up momentum while spinning. Find out how science is involved in Olympic track and field events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.

Take your equally horrible pick as you debate and decide between survival strategies. Will you make it out alive? Fun facts will keep kids listening, interested - and strategizing!

A group of campers gather around a blazing fire. They toast marshmallows and breathe in the fresh outdoor air. Campers know that a successful camping trip takes skill and the right equipment. Get the inside information on tents, campsites, fire building, and the safety skills you'll need to enjoy a night in the great outdoors.

Reaching speeds of 230 miles per hour, Indy cars are the fastest automobiles on the world’s racecourses. But besides being speedy, Indy cars are modern technological marvels. Find out how even the tiniest tweaks can mean the difference between winning and losing.

Vaulting takes a lot more than just a run and jump onto a springboard. It requires preparation, practice, and understanding of this unique event. A gymnast that dedicates her time and effort could one day see her name next to one of the great vaulting legends. Here, gymnasts will learn what it takes to be successful.

Wanna ride? From the very first bicycles to basic biking how-to tips, this book touches on all things you need to know to get you started.

You’re hunting at the edge of a pond when a flock of mallards circles overhead. You raise your gun to aim. Do you have what it takes to bag a few ducks? Now is your chance to learn what you need to know about duck hunting history, gear, techniques, safety, and more.

One wheel, two wheels, or three? There is a perfect bike for every rider. Check out the range of bike styles and find the perfect one for you.

A holistic approach to athleticism, this book delves deep into the mental facets of sports, recognizing that success isn’t solely dictated by physical prowess.

When superstar athlete Jim Thorpe and football legend Pop Warner met in 1904 at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania, they forged one of the winningest teams in American football history. Called "the team that invented football", they took on the best opponents of their day, defeating much more privileged schools such as Harvard and Army in a series of breathtakingly close calls, genius plays, and bone-crushing hard work.

The acclaimed author of Flipped delivers a powerful and healing story that’s perfect for anyone who’s ever thought that something was impossible. Listeners will revel in the story of a girl who puts herself back together - and learns to dream bigger than ever before - after she’s told she’ll never run again. Jessica thinks her life is over when she loses a leg in a car accident. She's not comforted by the news that she'll be able to walk with the help of a prosthetic leg. Who cares about walking when you live to run?

Eager to follow in his father's footsteps, Ramon Hill wants nothing more than to be a starting attacker on his lacrosse team. But his dreams don't go as planned, and he's moved to a different position. Playing as a midfielder lets Ramon put his skills and talent to best use, but he can't help but feel disappointed. Will his new position lead to bigger and better things for him and his team?

Behind every big-time soccer record is a dramatic story of how a player or team achieved greatness on the field. From mind-boggling goals to the greatest fingertip saves, here are the record-setting moments that will keep soccer fans tuned in for more.

A funny, moving, and true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face that's perfect for fans of Wonder - now available in the U.S. When Robert Hoge was born, he had a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs. Surgeons removed the tumor and made him a new nose from one of his toes. Amazingly, he survived - with a face that would never be the same. Strangers stared at him. Kids called him names, and adults could be cruel, too. Everybody seemed to agree that he was “ugly”.