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The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography. As the son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball...

Ezekiel Elliott - the star running back for the Dallas Cowboys - spent his 2016 rookie season running past, and sometimes over, his opponents. He led the National Football League (NFL) in rushing yards, helping his team enter the playoffs with the second-best regular season record in the NFL. With his impressive speed and strength, it looks like Elliott will continue to dominate the NFL for many years to come. Learn all about Elliott's path to the NFL, how he stays fit, how he developed his personal sense of style, and much more.

LeBron James is a basketball legend. In 2016 he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their first ever National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship. Before that, the basketball superstar - known to fans as King James - had already won two other NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He's been in movies, on TV, and on magazine covers. He's naturally talented, but he still works incredibly hard to stay on top of his game. Learn more about James's career, his routine before and after games, and his incredible successes both on and off the court.

In the late morning of 29th May 1953, the sun was shining brightly on the roof of the world, a gentle breeze was blowing and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever...their names were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay and the roof of the world was Everest. This is the breathtaking story of how two very different yet equally determined men battled frost-biting temperatures, tumbling ice rocks, powerful winds and death-defying ridges to climb the world’s highest mountain.

Learn all about Virat Kohli, one of the world's best cricketers in this children's biography. Discover the fascinating journey of Virat Kohli who burst on to the cricket scene in 2008, as he led India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup. Whether it is knocking the highest number of double...

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by Rita Williams-Garcia, the award-winning author of One Crazy Summer...

Jackie Robinson became the first black Major League baseball player of the modern era when he stepped onto the field as a Brooklyn Dodger in 1947. In simple, engaging language, this audiobook follows Jackie from childhood through his career as an MVP-award winning baseball player and a hero of...

Ever met a boy whose heart beats faster at the roar of a football stadium? If you know a 9-12-year-old with eyes wide at touchdown replays? Does your son, grandson, or nephew re-enact the famous moves of legendary players whenever they have a ball to hand?

Glenn Burke, Game Changer features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the sounds of Major League Baseball and cheers from the crowds. An inspiring audiobook biography about Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay...

Gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in 2021. Engaging text and critical-thinking questions will make this book a hit with young gymnastics fans.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has won the Super Bowl five times. Young football fans will love this sports biography with engaging text to help with critical-thinking questions....

Stephen Curry is a star player for the Golden State Warriors. Engaging text and critical-thinking questions will make this book a slam dunk with young basketball fans.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge became a fan favorite in his rookie season with the team. This title's engaging text and critical-thinking questions will attract young baseball fans.

Rev your engines and get ready for this exciting look at how Dale Earnhardt Jr. lived up to his family legacy and became one of the greatest professional stock car racing drivers in the world. No one was surpised when Dale Earnhardt Jr. began his racing career at age seventeen. His father and...

Adapted for young readers! Join two-time Women's World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist, and trailblazing activist Megan Rapinoe in the fight for equality and justice in this middle grade adaptation of her New York Times bestselling memoir, One Life. You know Megan Rapinoe as an...

Like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, you have an incredible strength inside you! This inspiring book celebrates his amazing journey, showing even the littlest fans that they too can dream big and stay true to themselves. With vibrant illustrations and uplifting language, this heartwarming story...

How did a young girl from Vermont grow up to become an American rugby union superstar? Find out in this entertaining biography about Olympic medal winner Ilona Maher, who has championed body positivity in her funny and engaging social media posts. Ilona Maher has always been an athlete. From a...

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK Fetița care a cucerit în cele din urmă aurul olimpic umbla mai mereu cu părul zbârlit și cu genunchii juliți, la fel ca tine. Avea părinți iubitori, un frate mai mare care o șicana întruna, dar care o și scotea din bucluc, ba chiar și o cățelușă blândă și înțeleaptă, care o asculta cu răbdare când îi încredința micile secrete și marile visuri. Îi plăcea grozav să joace șotronul, frunza și elasticul cât era ziua de lungă și nu refuza niciodată o ciocolată. O frământau tot felul de frici, din pricina cărora plângea din când în când, dar pe care căuta mereu să și le învingă!

From bulging muscles to adoring fans, pro wrestling superstars Roman Reigns and Hulk Hogan have a lot in common. But only one can be king of the ring. Compare their careers and choose your champion.

Patrick Mahomes is a rising star in the National Football League (NFL). In 2020, the quarterback helped the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl, signed a record-breaking contract with the team, and was named the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player. Off the field, Mahomes spends time with his family, works out and eats healthful foods, and gives back to the community. Learn all about the life of Mahomes, including his childhood, career in the NFL, family members, and more.