Growing Outdoors

In our post-feminist society, nothing is hotter than women who not only do so-called guy things, but take it one step further and do alpha male things, while at the same time still retain their classical femininity. Femininity is changing and women who participate in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) have become the new sex symbols. Through poetry, this work celebrates three well known female MMA stars.

Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert come from completely different places and play tennis in completely different ways. Chrissie is the all-American girl: practiced, poised, with perfect technique. Martina hails from Czechoslovakia, a Communist country, and her game is ruled by emotion. Everything about them is different, except for one thing: they both want to be the best. But as their intense rivalry grows, something else begins to swing into place, and a friendship forms that will outlast all their tennis victories.

Sports are fun! Whether you're playing soccer, T-ball, or something else, this audiobook will prepare you for starting a new sport. Critical thinking questions and other fun features introduce young listeners to the basic building blocks of nonfiction. Let's play ball!

Cody’s Epic Summer Adventure is a heartwarming tale of childhood wonder and father-son bonding. Join Cody and his dad on a summer filled with fishing, camping, and discovery. Each day brings adventure, resilience, and simple life lessons that help kids dream big and treasure the little things. From starry nights and crackling campfires to splashing in the lake and learning outdoor skills, this story celebrates the joys of family and the magic of unforgettable summer memories.

Jazmine goes to summer tennis camp without really wanting to. Sports are just not her thing. Still, she's happy to find her best friend Blanca at the same camp. Even more than that, she discovers she can play pretty well. Now she faces a more important challenge. On the Line is one of five high interest quick listening stories in the Sports Beats series. These fiction stories weave characters' real-life issues around the sports they play: Basketball, baseball, tennis, skiing, and soccer.