Inspire your growing reader with biographies and autobiographies about all-star athletes, as well as fiction and nonfiction featuring the thrill of competition and the importance of commitment, perseverance, and teamwork.
In Stealing the Score, three soccer superfans in Miami join forces to complete a scavenger hunt and win tickets to the World Cup. But when their favorite player's cleats go missing, the trio must switch gears from scavenger hunt to uncovering the truth behing the missing cleats.
The Hero Two Doors Down is the touching story of one little boy's unlikely friendship with a baseball legend. Set in Brooklyn in 1948, 8-year-old Steve hears rumors about an African American family moving into his all-Jewish neighborhood. An avid fan of the Dodgers, Steve knows that the racism the adults are exhibiting is wrong — his hero, Jackie Robinson, had just broken the color barrier by being the first African American baseball player just the year prior. Steve's life changes forever when he learns that his new neighbor is none other than Jackie Robinson himself!
Plus: Download and print this sports-themed word search and see how many words your child can find.
Fans of nonfiction will spend hours happily reading Year In Sports 2026. With action-packed photos, incredible stories, and super stats, this book is perfect for long-time sports fans and newbies alike.
Children with a passion for soccer will love learning all about the G.O.A.T. in Messi's Magic. Filled with action-packed pictures and never-before-seen detail, it spotlights Lionel "Leo" Messi’s early years and shows how, even when facing loss, loneliness, and setbacks, he never gave up on his goal. Messi's resilience and big-heartedness on the journey to become the G.O.A.T. are as inspiring as his dazzling style of play. Once you're done reading, kick boredom to the curb with these fun and free Messi’s Magic activities — featuring a coloring sheet and word search!
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