Teen Sports

Motivated by her love for the game and inspired by the legendary Jackie Robinson, Mamie Johnson is determined to be a professional baseball pitcher. But in a sport that's determined by white men, there is no place for a black woman. Mamie doesn't give up - from the time she insists on trying out for the all-male, all-white Police Athletic League until she realizes her dream and becomes one of three women to play in the Negro Leagues. Mamie Johnson's life shows that with courage and perseverance one can overcome even the greatest challenges.

Imagine being able to consume 250,000 calories daily without gaining weight. If you had the metabolism of a shrew you could. And while most of us can't hold our breath for more than a few minutes, the Weddell seal can remain underwater for a full 75 minutes! Through many amazing examples this audio discusses the mechanisms humans and other creatures have evolved to maintain survival needs.

Heinrich Heine wurde als Schriftsteller lange beschimpft und bekämpft: wegen seiner jüdischen Herkunft und weil er den spießigen deutschen...

Rauchende Schlote, Automobile, Eisenbahngleise - Rainer Maria Rilke wird 1875 in einer Zeit des Umbruchs und Aufschwungs geboren. Es ist eine pulsierende, aber auch problematische Zeit: Der Takt der Maschinen bestimmt den Alltag und in den Arbeitervierteln herrschen Hunger und Armut. Rilke setzt diesem verwirrenden, undurchschaubaren Äußeren die Seelenwelt des Menschen entgegen. In seinen Gedichten beschreibt er Gefühle, erschafft sehnsuchtsvolle Traumgebilde.

Unvergessen und weltbekannt! Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wurde 82 Jahre alt. Fast 60 davon lebte er in Weimar. Dorthin hatte ihn Herzog Carl August eingeladen, weil er begeistert war von Götz von Berlichingen und "Die Leiden des jungen Werther". Goethe wurde zur Berühmtheit - wenn auch nicht überall beliebt.

All’s fair in love and sports...until her boyfriend comes home. Basketball was Christine’s ticket from high school to college and her dream of becoming a scientist. The cocky new kid at school was getting in her way, and into her heart. Dylan knew his snarky new tutor was smart, gorgeous, and a great basketball player. He just didn’t realize she had a boyfriend, until after he kissed her. Now he has a choice, play fair and wait for Eddie to screw up? Or fight to win back Christine’s heart?

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young listener's biography showcases a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled incurables, Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed - and eventually proved - that physical movement is key to healing, a discovery that led him to create the first Paralympic Games.

Elise comes from a long line of college athletes. More than anything else, she wants to wear the University of North Carolina uniform and play for the college where her parents went. It's a lot of pressure, but if she works hard, she just might make it. At least that's what Elise thinks before she notices that some of her teammates are outplaying her. And a UNC scout is visiting in a few weeks. That's where the pills come in.

The National Football League (NFL) is the most popular sports league in the United States, and the Super Bowl is its grandest stage. The incredible runs, the gutsy defensive stands, and the game-winning touchdown throws are all here. Award-winning sports author Matt Doeden explores the history of the Super Bowl and covers the championship game's greatest moments, from Vince Lombardi leading the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl I to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots coming from 25 points behind to win Super Bowl LI.

When modern baseball fans think of African-American players, they may think of Ken Griffey Jr. or Derek Jeter. But what about the Black stars who didn't play Major League Baseball? In the early 1900s, Black players were not allowed in the Major Leagues. The Negro Leagues provided an alternative for African-American players. Discover the Negro Leagues in this book packed full of facts and stories. Learn about the biggest games and wildest moments of the Negro Leagues era, as well as some of the greatest (and least well-known) players.

Dantons Tod, Leonce und Lena, Lenz, Woyzeck, Der hessische Landbote - Georg Büchner schrieb während seines kurzen Lebens nur wenige Werke. Dafür erregten sie umso mehr Aufsehen und Missfallen, denn der Schriftsteller war seiner Zeit voraus.

Taylor’s new life is perfect. His best friend and next-door neighbor, Gracie has no idea his family is hiding a secret, and no idea he has a huge crush on her. Until his twin brother, Kade is released from juvenile detention center and wants to rock his world. He also wants to be matched up with Gracie. When Gracie is introduced to the guy she thinks is Taylor’s cousin, she is smitten. Kade’s smoldering eyes, so similar to Taylor’s, hide secrets behind disheveled brown curls, a tattoo and a rock star T-shirt.

It’s Jonnie’s senior year, and her dream is to be the best wide receiver on the Buccaneers’ football team. But when she walks onto the field, the guys aren’t looking at her like they used to - especially her best friend and captain of the team Skyler. Skyler’s floored when he sees his best friend Jonnie after being gone all summer.

When will I get boobs? Does wearing a tampon hurt? What's the deal with menstrual cups? Seriously, when will I get boobs? Honest, funny, and unafraid of the messy, real-life facts about a girl's changing body, this is definitely not your mother's puberty book. HelloFlo founder Naama Bloom's mission is to create informed, empowered young women who are unafraid to ask questions and make the best choices for themselves and their bodies.

Gardner Dickinson is almost 15, and his life is a mess. His bedroom is littered with library books he never reads. He daydreams about building muscles, but never gets around to it. Worst of all, his recently laid-off dad is more interested in playing golf than finding a new job. But one day life starts to click for Gardner. He finishes a few of those library books, begins running after school and starts earning some spare cash - and those muscles he’s craved - by splitting wood for the neighbors.

Muhammad Ali's considerable skills as a boxer earned him the world heavyweight championship, a title that he lost and regained twice. But it was the force of his personality and his unwavering personal convictions that made him a lightning rod of the turbulent 1960s and elevated him to the status of the most recognized, controversial, and admired athlete in the world.

Rising from poverty-stricken Louisville in the 1950s, Ali became one of the world's greatest athletes. Beginning life as Cassius Clay, Ali would struggle against opponents both in and out of the ring. Segregation and racism stood as obstacles in his path, but as he climbed the boxing ranks, his social conscience grew. He refused to be pigeonholed as a stereotypical black athlete in the 1960s and changed his name to Muhammad Ali after converting to Islam.

Frankie was looking for a job, and his friend Ozzie, who was a caddie at the River Vale Country Club, came to the rescue, inviting Frankie to become a caddie, too. Those golfers who did not wish to carry their own golf clubs or pull a golf cart holding their clubs, and who desired to get good exercise walking the course hired a caddie to carry their golf clubs, find their golf balls, keep score, and, on occasion, give advice on club selection.

A hilarious story of three outfielders, one crazy, one cranky, and one able to move like the wind. Their potential to win ball games is phenomenal...if only their coach could get them under control!

12-årige Emilia har fulgt Tour de France, siden hun var fem år gammel. Sammen med sin mor og far har hun stået på sidelinjen, når cykelrytterne kommer racende forbi i de franske bjerge. Her fortæller hun, hvordan Tour de France opleves i børnehøjde, om det, man laver om aftenen og om dagen på bjerget, om reklamekaravanen, de andre tilskuere, journalisterne og rytterne. Emilia Venø Piil går på Giersings Realskole i Odense. Hun var til Tour de France for første gang i 2012 sammen med sine forældre. Hendes mor, Dorthe, er tidligere håndboldspiller, og hendes far, Morten, er tidligere cykel