Mean Girls meets Black Beauty in Horse Girl by celebrated author Carrie Seim--a funny and tender middle-grade novel about finding your forever herd. "This book is funny and exciting. Beautifully portrays both the pleasures and risks of riding horses and also of being a teen. Very original, and a great pleasure to read."--Jane Smiley, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wills is a seventh grader who's head-over-hoof for horses, and beyond excited when she gets the chance to start training at the prestigious Oakwood Riding Academy. But Amara--the Queen of the #HorseGirls--and her posse aren't going to let the certifiably dork-tagious Wills trot her way into their club so easily. Between learning the reins of horse riding, dealing with her Air Force pilot mom being stationed thousands of miles from home, and keeping it together in front of (gasp!) Horse Boys, Wills learns that becoming a part of the #HorseGirl world isn't easy. But with her rescue horse, Clyde, at her side, it sure will be fun. Complete with comedic, original hoof notes to acquaint the less equestrian among us, Horse Girl delivers everything a young readers wants: mean girls, boy problems, and embarrassingly goofy dad jokes. And it does so on the back of a pony.

Tully and his brother don't have much. But they do have each other. And Tully has an amazing talent. Football. But when the First World War begins, Tully must fight for respect on the battlefield not the pitch ... Based on the amazing true story of Walter Tull, a First World War hero and one of the first black British professional football players. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

From the author of Ultimate Football Heroes comes the first book in the new Johnny Ball series, perfect reading for football-mad kids Johnny Ball LOVES football. He loves reading about it, talking about it, watching it - and he loves playing it too. He's a good player, but not quite good enough to make the Tissbury Primary School team for the super-huge Under-11s County Cup. But never mind, because their clueless coach, Mr Mann, has a special role for Johnny: ASSISTANT MANAGER! With only Grandpa George's old scarf, a 'pocket' notebook and his brilliant football brain, can Johnny lead the Tissbury Primary team all the way to County Cup glory?

The 7th book in the bestselling Fly Guy series--with fun foil covers
When Fly Guy and Buzz play hide-and-seek, Fly Guy hides in his favorite place--the garbage can. But as Buzz finishes counting, the garbageman drives away with the garbage and Fly Guy, too A very worried Buzz follows the truck to the dump, where he sees zillions of flies. Where is Fly Guy?
Time after time, Buzz thinks he spies Fly Guy, only to be snubbed, boinked, or bitten. Then he realizes they've been playing a game. He yells, "I give up. You win " And Fly Guy leaves his new hiding place--he was on top of Buzz's hat all along

"A great introduction to enjoying nature without disturbing its rhythms."-Foreword Reviews Curious, hungry black bears just want to eat! Juicy berries, crunchy nuts, tender grubs, sticky honey-that's good bear food. But if little park visitors and their families don't watch out, their food will be bear food, too! The bouncy rhyming text and vibrant pictures in this board book show how people of all ages can help keep bears safe and thriving. Perfect for first-time and seasoned campers alike.

It's a new school term and Eoin Madden has new responsibilities. He's now captain of the Under 14s team and has to deal with friction between his friend Rory and new boy Dylan as they thrash it out for a place as scrum-half. And away from the pitch Eoin has his hands full. He starts work on a project about Irish-born All Black Dave Gallaher who died in World War I. Then history becomes reality when an old book brings Eoin a lot closer to the rugby legend than he ever thought possible ... Fast-paced action, mysterious spirits and feuding friends - it's a season to remember!

Drama with a light touch, Cross Game will change how you see Shonen manga.
Reads R to L (Japanese Style) T audience.
Cross Game is a moving drama that is heartfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing touch. The series centers around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street and the game of baseball. This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be.
It's time for Ko and the other mist Portables to either put up or shut up. If they lose against the varsity players, they'll be kicked off the baseball team forever. But will a newbie like Ko be good enough to take on an elite squad of recruits?

George is excited to go to his first baseball game to watch his friend Marco play. While Marco focuses on hitting his first home run, George gets to play scorekeeper. But George doesn't know in which order to hang the numbers. With help from Marco and the girl at the snack stand, George learns about number sequence and a handy trick for putting double digits in order. In the last inning, George agrees to be a pinch runner for an injured Marco. Will he be able to add another number to the scoreboard? This edition features English and Spanish text set in different colors for ease of readability. Includes rules of the game and a crossword puzzle

Track season is about to begin, and Gerald "Sully" Sullivan is ready and raring to run. But on the first day of team trials, no other students show up! If the Titans don't get more members, there won't be a track team. So Sully pays a visit to the other sports teams, hoping their star athletes will join. None of the other athletes think much of track and field. Sully will have to beat them at their own sports to change their minds. . . .

A mysterious football accident sends a high school reeling in Game Changer, an award-winning multimedia-format novel from Tommy Greenwald.

Thirteen-year-old Teddy Youngblood is in a coma, fighting for his life after an unspecified football injury at training camp. His family and friends flock to his bedside to support his recovery—and to discuss the events leading up to the tragic accident. Was this the inevitable result of playing a violent sport, or did something more sinister happen on the field that day?

Told in an innovative multimedia format combining dialogue, texts, newspaper articles, interview transcripts, an online forum, and Teddy’s inner thoughts, Game Changer explores the joyous thrills and terrifying risks of America’s most popular sport.

Tyler loves a good practical joke, but his beach volleyball teammates have had enough. He has spent so much time on his gags, that he hasn't learned anything about the game.

Vous etes-vous jamais demande quelle est l'origine de la rondelle? Melvin et le grand match de hockey est le premier tome d'une nouvelle serie Melvin le Souriceau de l'auteure Christina Burke. Chaque recit, charmant et instructif tout a la fois, se deroule dans village de Saint-d'Antan ou Melvin, un souriceau debrouillard, studieux et passionne de hockey, et ses amis les animaux decouvrent avec fascinations les origines du hockey. Dans ce livre, Saint-d'Antan organise un grand match de hockey dans la grange du village. Mais qu'utiliser comme rondelle? Les idees fusent de toute part (on propose meme des boulettes de viande ), mais aucuns des divers objets utilises ne marchent. C'est fi nalement Melvin qui a une idee de genie et sauve la situation Melvin et le grand match de hockey saura a coup sur seduire le jeune amateur de hockey dans votre famille.

Everyone calls Nate Brodie OBradyO because heOs a New England quarterback, just like his idol, Tom Brady. And now heOs got a chance to win a million dollars by throwing one pass through a target at halftime in the PatriotsO Thanksgiving night game. More than anything, NateOs family needs the moneyNhis dadOs been downsized, his momOs working two jobs, and theyOre on the verge of losing their house. The worry is more weight than a 13-year-old can bear, and itOs affecting his playing for his own football team. Suddenly the boy with the golden arm is having trouble completing a pass . . . but can he make the one that really counts?