Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this chapter book series! Next up is Atlanta! The A-team takes A-Town! Mike and Kate are in Atlanta, where Hammerin' Hank hit his legendary 715th home run. But Hank's historic bat and ball, which he used to break Babe Ruth's record, have been stolen! Good thing Mike and Kate are sleuthing pros. Can the cousins track down Hank Aaron's missing treasure . . . before it's gone forever? Ballpark Mysteries are the all-star matchup of fun sleuthing and baseball action, perfect for readers of Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries and Matt Christopher's sports books, and younger siblings of Mike Lupica fans. Each Ballpark Mystery also features Dugout Notes with more amazing baseball facts.

Take an inspirational journey through nature with this beautifully illustrated RHS gift book treasury. Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity, this amazing book is perfect for inspiring a love of the natural world. Discover amazing moments in nature and watch the seasons unfold before your eyes as you leaf through each enchanting page. Then step outside and explore on your very own journey through nature. Each page introduces a magical moment in nature with a welcoming poem and stunning illustrations. Meanwhile, fascinating facts and horticultural history help you discover more about the wonderful world around you, from a beautiful starling murmuration to a stunning close-up of snowflakes. A perfect gift to treasure and explore, with sumptuous shiny foil finishes on the cover Beautiful illustrations and original nature poems take you on a magical journey This fascinating book will inspire children (and grown-ups!) The perfect book to help you connect with nature.

In his author-illustrator debut, Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe-and Africana Book Award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer spins a tall tale about a neighborhood basketball hero. Have you ever heard of Gravity? No, not gravity, the centrifugal force pulling us to the Earth. I'm talking about Gravity--the greatest ball player to ever lace up a pair of sneakers. Gravity is the new kid on the Hillside Projects basketball team, the Eagles. He once jumped so high that his teammates went out for ice cream before he came back down. With Gravity on their side, the Eagles feel unstoppable. They're ready to win "The Best of the Best," Milwaukee's biggest and baddest pick-up basketball tournament. But when they face-off with the Flyers in the final round, the winningest team in the whole city, they realize that it may take a little more than Gravity to bring them to victory. Here is a clever, energetic story about the unsung superstars walking among us, complete with vivid art and heartfelt themes of teamwork, loyalty, friendship, and fun.

The Carlisle Indian School and the Haskell Institute in Kansas were among the many federally operated boarding schools enacting the U.S. government's education policy toward Native Americans from the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, one designed to remove children from familiar surroundings and impose mainstream American culture on them. To Show What an Indian Can Do explores the history of sports programs at these institutions and, drawing on the recollections of former students, describes the importance of competitive sports in their lives. Author John Bloom focuses on the male and female students who did not typically go on to greater athletic glory but who found in sports something otherwise denied them by the boarding school program: a sense of community, accomplishment, and dignity.

Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch. Every sport -- from baseball to basketball, to football and soccer, to wrestling, tennis, and lacrosse -- involves a bit of science, technology, engineering, and math. You can't throw a ball without Newton's Law of Motion, and you can't calculate a player's stats without math. And every type of sports equipment -- a helmet, cleats, shoulder or knee pads -- were designed with the latest engineering and technology. The Secret Science of Sports breaks down normally difficult STEM concepts like forces of motion, gravity, algebra, and even neuroscience, in a language kids can -- and will want to -- understand. Divided into sections like chemistry, biology, physics, technology, and more, this handy guide uses examples from sports like soccer, baseball, softball, football, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and others to explain important STEM concepts for kids ages 8 to 12. They'll learn how to use math to calculate a batter's average, why a tennis racket is shaped the way it is, how biology affects athletic performance, the aerodynamics behind competitive swimsuits, and much more. With dozens of original, captivating illustrations to engage young readers, kids will have fun while learning about key STEM ideas that will prepare them for years of schooling to come.

Is the newly crowned US-Open champion Emma Raducanu your ultimate sporting hero? Having turned professional only in 2018, the 18-year-old British tennis star has taken the game by storm! The signs were already there when Emma made her main draw Grand Slam debut at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, where she reached the quarter final. But it was her amazing triumph at the 2021 US Open that has shocked the world and made her into a household name. Now you can read her story. Packed with cool facts, delightfully fun illustrations and inspirational quotes, Sports Superstars: Raducanu Rules promises to be a page turner for young fans, who want to be inspired by the new golden girl of tennis. The Sports Superstars series is aimed at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons, inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that the only sport that's been played on the moon is golf? Did you know that an NFL quarterback once threw a touchdown pass to himself?! Learn more weird-but-true sports facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman's bestselling My Weird School series. This all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations. Whether you're a kid who wants to know more about sports or just someone who is curious why Major League Baseball umpires have to wear black underwear, this is the book for you! With more than 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

An eagle soaring among the clouds, a star twinkling in the night sky, a camel in the desert, or a boat sailing across the sea . . . Yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds teams up with author and certified Yoga instructor Susan Verde in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of Yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it.

Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls to explore the great outdoors.

Learn how to stay warm and dry outdoors in winter, how to identify and prevent hypothermia, how to navigate icy and snowy terrain safely and where to find food in harsh conditions. This is the ultimate survival guide to the world's coldest places.

Ages 10 to 14 years. Accompanying the thematic units will be an ever expanding series of student activity booklets. Each booklet complements the thematic units by encompassing fun-filled activities such as mazes, puzzles, word finds, and much more -- all designed around an Olympic theme. Celebrate the return of the Olympic Games to Athens in 2004 with fun and thought-provoking activities. Students learn about Olympic history and traditions as well as the sports that will be played in the summer of 2004.

Learning loads of facts is boring, right? Not with this book! Get your quiz on to become the ultimate expert on sport. This book is the ultimate combination of facts and fun. Each chapter has loads of fast facts followed by a short quiz, which makes it the perfect tool for revising for a test or for becoming the quizmaster of the universe. It covers a huge range of topics, from kite surfing to karate, takes a look at some famous sporting moments and iconic stars, and dives into the speed, skills, moves and acrobatic feats that make sports so exciting to read about. These books are designed as a companion resource for children studying core curriculum topics. Illustrations, timelines and graphics work with captions and extended texts to challenge the reader's skills in memory, comprehension and reading. Kids will barely realise they are learning when the competitive element takes over as they aim to become the Quizmaster. The books contain loads of information, but as the quiz sections are spaced evenly throughout, it can make the challenge less overwhelming. Readers can choose to read a section and then answer those questions, or read the book and then attempt the whole quiz in one go. It can be used to test themselves, test their friends or as a ready-made resource for teachers in need of a pop-quiz for their class. Suitable for children aged 8+ who are studying Space as part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Also perfect for sport-mad kids who smash facts like world champions smash records. Titles in this series: Around the World Dinosaurs Human Body Outer Space Science Sport

Take an inspirational journey through the seasons with this beautifully illustrated RHS children's almanac. Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity, this stunning book is perfect for inspiring a love of nature. Watch the seasons unfold as you leaf through this gorgeously illustrated almanac. With stunning illustrations, each page introduces a magical moment in nature with enchanting poetry and stories. Meanwhile, gardening spreads, recipes, outdoor activities and fascinating nature facts help you discover more about the wonderful world around you, from amazing animal migrations to a close-up view of the animal world beneath the soil. The perfect gift to treasure, with sumptuous shiny foil finishes on the cover Stunning illustrations and nature poems and stories take you on a wonderful journey through nature This amazing book will inspire children and (grown-ups!) The perfect book to help you connect with nature.

Join TV's Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer. From surviving a frigid night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian Outback, Les Stroud's passion for the outdoors has driven him to some of the planet's most remote and beautiful locations. In Wild Outside, he invites readers into his world of wilderness adventures with fast-paced stories, nature facts, and practical advice for spending time outside. Featuring kid-friendly activities and tips like how to safely observe wildlife, Stroud shows readers that adventure awaits everywhere-whether in a jungle or a city park. Andrew P. Barr's dramatic illustrations amp up the excitement alongside photos of Survivorman's adventures.

"Through Tucker's thirteen brief, bouncy verses, buccaneer wanna-bes can explore their career choice....Any little employment concerns left unanswered by Tucker's text are addressed by the host of goofy, line-and-watercolor cartoon pirates....A good scratch for any story hour crowd itching for some silliness". Recommend, The Bulletin

"Rolling motion characterizes both words and pictures in this pleasant book....Young children already fascinated with pirates will be pleased with the jovial picture this book paints". School Library Journal

Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls to explore the great outdoors. Learn how to identify deadly jungle creatures, what foods are safe to eat, and how to find and prepare clean water. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear.

Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls to explore the great outdoors. Learn how to navigate in a desert landscape, how to gather food and water safely, and how to build a shelter to keep you dry and warm at night. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear.

"A high-quality children's biography that little readers are sure to enjoy. There are themes of hard work, determination, overcoming obstacles, boxing, sports, persistence, and confidence-something Muhammad Ali clearly had plenty of."* In this picture book biography of Muhammad Ali, author Gene Barretta and illustrator Frank Morrison tell the unforgettable childhood story of this legendary boxing champion and how one pivotal moment set him on his path to become the Greatest of All Time. The Louisville Lip. The Greatest. The People's Champion. Muhammad Ali had many nicknames. But before he became one of the most recognizable faces in the world, before the nicknames and the championships, before he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali, he was twelve-year-old Cassius Clay riding a brand-new red-and-white bicycle through the streets of Louisville, Kentucky. One fateful day, this proud and bold young boy had that bike stolen, his prized possession, and he wouldn't let it go. Not without a fight. This would be the day he discovered boxing. And a champion was born. Back matter includes biographical overview, photos, bibliography, and more resources. *Brightly.com

""With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I'm delivering, "" announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood, he's got mad beats, too, that tell his family's story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from Kwame Alexander ("He Said, She Said" 2013).

Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story's heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family.

THE CHILDHOODS OF FAMOUS AMERICANS SERIES

One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively inspiring, fictionalized biographies -- easily read by children of eight and up -- today's youngster is swept right into history.

ABIGAIL ADAMS
SUSAN B. ANTHONY
NEIL ARMSTRONG
CRISPUS ATTUCKS
CLARA BARTON
ELIZABETH BLACKWELL
DANIEL BOONE
BUFFALO BILL
WILL CLARK
ROBERTO CLEMENTE
DAVY CROCKETT
WALT DISNEY
THOMAS A. EDISON
ALBERT EINSTEIN
HENRY FORD
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
LOU GEHRIG
HARRY HOUDINI
LANGSTON HUGHES
TOM JEFFERSON
HELEN KELLER
JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
ROBERT E.LEE
MERTWETHER LEWIS
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
MARY TODD LINCOLN
THURGOOD MARSHALL
JOHN MUIR
ANNIE OAKLEY
MOLLY PITCHER
POCAHONTAS
PAUL REVERE
KNUTE ROCKNE
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
TEDDY ROOSEVELT
BETSY ROSS
BABE RUTH
SACAGAWEA
SITTING BULL
JIM THORPE
MARK TWAIN
GEORGE WASHINGTON
MARTHA WASHINGTON
WILBUR AND ORVILLE WRIGHT