The perfect read for the Formula 1-mad kid in your life. Written by real-life racing driver Karun Chandhok!

How fast do Formula 1 cars really go? How do you become a racing driver? What track is the hardest to drive in the world?

Discover the most amazing stories and incredible stats and facts about the fastest and most exciting sport on the planet. From trackside to podium, leading Sky Sports Grand Prix commentator and former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok showcases the best teams, drivers, tracks, cars, jaw-dropping moments and more.

Featuring the iconic drivers on the circuit today, including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell, plus iconic drivers from the past like Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button, and the trailblazing female drivers Maria Terese de Filippis and Lella Lombardi - and not forgetting the great teams and impressive tracks that push drivers to their limit.

Karun takes readers behind the scenes and under the bonnet to show what it really takes to drive to success in the world of F1 and how you can be a part of it.

All over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers, pushing limits and achieving amazing things, but where did their journeys begin? And what challenges did they have to overcome to get where they are today? Run Like a Girl is a collection of fascinating biographical stories told by 50 highly successful sportswomen, from boxing superstar Nicola Adams to record-breaking yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur and fearless mountain biker Rachel Atherton. As well as giving an insight into their influences, motivations and achievements, each story reminds us that failing can teach us just as much as winning; success isn't limited to the sports field; and 'running like a girl' can lead you all the way to the top. AGES: 7 to 12 AUTHOR: Danielle Brown MBE is a double Paralympic gold medallist and five-time World Champion in archery. She was World Number 1 for her entire career and made history when she became the first disabled person to represent England and win gold as an able-bodied athlete at the Commonwealth Games. Danielle now works as a professional speaker and trainer, specialising in self-development and success skills. She has worked in the education sector for over a decade, inspiring over 30,000 students through her programmes and has co-authored a GCSE Study Skills guide.

A sweet, nostalgicgoodnight to the thrill of a baseball game."

Run with the Olympic athletes and sweat it out in the deadly ballgame courts of the Aztecs in this beautifully illustrated and informative guide to the sports and games that have entertained people for the past 2500 years. How did the Vikings keep themselves occupied between raids? What tricks did medieval Japanese sumo wrestlers have to win their matches? With fascinating facts and detailed pictures, this book is the perfect guide to everything to do with games, from the tiniest chess pieces to the biggest sports tournaments

Find out what surfers need to know to have fun and stay safe in the water in this engaging nonfiction reader! Invite readers to learn about the history of surfing, surfing culture, what equipment is needed, and more using vibrant images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index.

Nobody can beat Skeeter at batting. But when it comes to fielding, he's hopeless. His confidence isn't helped by Tommy Scott's determination to replace him on the team. Feelings between the two boys grow even worse when Skeeter accidentally injures Tommy's dog. Will Skeeter overcome his clumsiness, or will he lose his position on the team?

Discover the amazing sporting heroes who broke records and made history in My First Heroes: Sports! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Ellie Simmonds, Michael Jordan, Mo Farah and Serena Williams, and be inspired by their incredible achievements. With scenes to explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Jayri Gomez, this is the perfect introduction for inquisitive preschoolers to these amazing sportspeople. The My First Heroes books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Play Guide. Find out more in this remarkable autobiographical series with Eco Warriors, Space and Inventors.

One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in the Arizona desert, hoping it will help them find peace. Nora longs for things to go back to normal, like they were when her mother was still alive, while her father keeps them isolated in fear of other people. But when they reach the bottom of the canyon, the unthinkable happens: A flash flood rips across their path, sweeping away Nora's father and all of their supplies. Suddenly, Nora finds herself lost and alone in the desert, facing dehydration, venomous scorpions, deadly snakes, and, worst of all, the Beast who has terrorized her dreams for the past year. If Nora is going to save herself and her father, she must conquer her fears, defeat the Beast, and find the courage to live her new life.

This book on Olympics beautifully traces the beginning of Olympics in Greece, its transformation through the years and finally gives ample information about the London Olympics in July 2012. A complete source of knowledge about the world's greatest sports event!

The must-have survival guide for all young explorers from chief scout, adventurer, writer and televsion presenter, Bear Grylls. Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls as you learn the survival skills to stay safe in the wild and be able to cope in all situations. Learn how to best prepare for a journey to avoid unnecessary injuries, how to treat all the injuries that could occur in the wild, and instructions on how to act in an emergency. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear.

Build your basketball skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important basketball skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from offence to defence. The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a sport.

The tenth book in the brilliant Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning BARRY LOSER series.

Perfect for readers aged 7-10 years old and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, Dennis the Menace and Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series.

Everyone at Barry’s school has gone football crazy, but Barry gets thrown out of the team (the Mogden Maniacs) for being completeerly rubbish. Then it turns out that his best friend Bunky is a super striker – so Barry becomes his manager. The cup final match is approaching and Bunky’s getting carried away with his football fame – can Barry keep his head in the game?

Join everyone’s favourite Loser on his tenth hilarious adventure!

This is a bold, bright and educational bilingual board book that introduces children to the concept of sports in two languages.

Camping, skiing, hiking ... There’s so much to do when you visit the mountains!

Spend a day in the mountains, exploring new places and enjoying the incredible sights! You can hike, go camping or climbing, you can see the amazing wildlife or, depending on the weather, swim or even play in the snow!

The Mountain is a beautiful visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let’s go on an adventure!