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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Sporting Stories
Nikko loves bedtime. That's because his bed turns into a magical
wrestling ring for the masked luchadores that he loves. They bounce
up and down like crazy. His mom, of course, doesn't believe Nikko.
She accuses him of jumping on his bed. But that's just not true at
all. She just can't see what Nikko sees. And to prove his
point-zoosh! Here comes luchador numero UNO with a golden mask and
a silver cape. Oh, wow. Number TWO wears an orange mask with yellow
flames. Another looks like a jaguar and he growls! A rooster! A
bull with horns! And a dragon that breathes fire! And so it goes
until TEN luchadores are jumping on Nikko's bed. That's when the
Great and Mighty Nikko puts on his mask, taking on all ten
wrestlers at once and defeating them soundly. Ahh, a fresh victory
under his belt, now it's time for Mighty Nikko to catch some
zzzzzs! Artist and storyteller Xavier Garza is celebrated for his
lucha libre picture books and chapter books. Maxmillian and the
Mystery of the Guardian Angel was a Pura Belpre Honor Book, 2012,
and a ALA Notable Book, 2012. Xavier, who is a much requested
storyteller for schools, has been a featured speaker at the
American Library Association (REFORMA), the Tucson Book Festival,
and the Texas Library Association.
The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty,
covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses*,
learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the
age old question of what the big deal with girls is.
In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming
stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures
Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great
father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together
a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young
at heart fun--building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying
insects and spiders, and flying the world's best paper
airplanes.
The completely revised American Edition includes:
The Greatest Paper Airplane in the WorldThe Seven Wonders of the
Ancient WorldThe Five Knots Every Boy Should
KnowStickballSlingshotsFossilsBuilding a Treehouse*Making a Bow and
ArrowFishing (revised with US Fish)Timers and TripwiresBaseball's
"Most Valuable Players"Famous Battles-Including Lexington and
Concord, The Alamo, and Gettysburg Spies-Codes and CiphersMaking a
Go-CartNavajo Code Talkers' DictionaryGirlsCloud FormationsThe
States of the U.S. Mountains of the U.S.NavigationThe Declaration
of Independence Skimming StonesMaking a PeriscopeThe Ten
CommandmentsCommon US TreesTimeline of American History
* For more information on building treehouses, visit
www.treehouse-books.com and www.stilesdesigns.com or see
"Treehouses You Can Actually Build" by David Stiles
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Big Bug Log
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Nosy Crow; Illustrated by Sebastien Braun
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Jugada Doble
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Jake Maddox; Illustrated by Jesus Aburto; Cover design or artwork by Fernando Cano; Translated by Aparicio Publishing Aparicio Publishing LLC
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Michael Jordan. The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. But as a child, Michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared he'd never grow tall enough to play the game that would one day make him famous. That's when his mother and father stepped in and shared the invaluable lesson of what really goes into the making of a champion -- patience, determination, and hard work. Deloris Jordan, mother of the basketball phenomenon, teams up with his sister Roslyn to tell this heartwarming and inspirational story that only the members of the Jordan family could tell. It's a tale about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true.
Mia is a new volunteer at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center, and she's
having some trouble adjusting. Diamond is a new horse at the
center, and he's also having trouble adjusting to the new
environment. Mia and Diamond must learn to work together so they
can stay at the Rocky Ridge Riding Center.
A timely book about bullies, their victims, and a high school
football team where winning is the only thing that matters
This intense sports novel will strike a chord with those who
followed the tragic football stories that broke in 2011. In this
heart-pounding debut, Joshua C. Cohen conveys the pressures and
politics of being a high school athlete in a way that is both
insightful and compelling. At Oregrove High, there's an
extraordinary price for victory, paid both on and off the football
field, and it claims its victims without mercy. When the
unthinkable happens, an unlikely friendship is at the heart of an
increasingly violent, steroid-infused power struggle. This is a
book that will stay with readers long after they turn the last
page.
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Careera Extrema
(Spanish, Paperback)
Fernando Cano; Illustrated by Eduardo Garcia; Jake Maddox; Translated by Aparicio Publishing Aparicio Publishing LLC
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Meet Oscar the shaggy little pony. Brother and Sister care for
Oscar in return for riding lessons. Before long, Oscar and the cubs
are ready to enter the local riding show
Blonde hare ... Helderblou oe ...'n Skitterwit glimlag ...Natasja
is perfek. Dit besef Jak die oomblik toe sy by die klas se deur
instap. Maar hy is net ’n doodgewone ou. Hoe kan hy die mooiste
meisie in die skool se aandag trek? Julia, sy beste vriendin, het
’n plan ... Agterin die KABV-goedgekeurde skooluitgawe van hierdie
gewilde boek verskyn opsommings, opwindende, uitdagende pre- en
postlees-aktiwiteite en volledig uitgewerkte vrae en antwoorde wat
aan die KABV-riglyne voldoen.
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I Am Lenny Brown
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Dan Freedman; Illustrated by Kajsa Hallström
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There's more than one way to find your voice . . . Lenny Brown is
eight years old and can't talk. Except to his mum and his dog,
Rocky. When Lenny has to move house and start at a new school, it
feels like his whole life is changing, and not for the better. Will
he be able to make friends and find a way to fit in? But when Lenny
finds a different way to express himself, everyone is in for a big
surprise as they find out just how amazing he can be . . .
Twelve-year-old Hunter Higgins has been dreaming about his first
hunting trip for as long as he can remember. He's taken the
classes, earned his license, and become one of the best marksmen in
his family. Now he's old enough to join his father, grandfather,
and uncle at their cabin for the first weekend of hunting season.
There's only one problem: Hunter isn't sure he can kill an animal.
To make things more complicated, when they arrive at the cabin, his
cousin Yumi is there with her friend Annette, who Hunter secretly
has a crush on. Anxious about the hunt and the humiliation of
possibly failing, Hunter grapples with what it means to have the
power of life and death in his hands, and must decide what role he
wishes to play in his relationship to nature and to wildlife.
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Let's Play Football
(Board book)
Cottage Door Press; Ginger Swift; Illustrated by Kathryn Selbert
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In this emotionally candid contemporary YA, author Jen Malone
delves into the world of a teen whose life is brought to an abrupt
halt when she learns she's in dire need of an organ transplant.
Hard-charging and irrepressible, eighteen-year-old Amelia Linehan
could see a roller derby opponent a mile away-and that's while
crouched down, bent over skates, and zooming around a track at the
speed of light. What she couldn't see coming, however, was the
flare-up of the rare liver disorder she was born with. But now it's
the only thing she-and everyone around her-can think about. With no
guarantee of a viable organ transplant, everything Amelia's been
sure of-like college plans or the possibility of one day falling in
love-has become a huge question mark, threatening to drag her down
into a sea of what-ifs she's desperate to avoid. Then a friend from
the past shows up. With Will, it's easy to forget about what's
lurking between the lightness of their time together. She feels
alive when all signs point elsewhere. But with the odds decidedly
not in her favor, Amelia knows this feeling can't last forever.
After all, what can?
The sixth and final book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as
seen on CBBC! "This was the team of teams. The club of clubs. And
now they wanted him to join them." A transfer to the best club in
the world beckons for Jamie Johnson. This is big. This is huge!
However, a time bomb is already ticking within Jamie... The final
whistle about to blow. With brand new characters and all the
trademark jaw-dropping footy action, Dan Freedman and Jamie Johnson
return on very top form for the fifth book in the series Perfect
books for every young football/soccer fan Author Dan Freedman has
been a writer for the FA, the Premier League and attended two World
Cups. PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson, book 1) "An inspiring
read for all football fans" GARY LINEKER. "Dan knows his football"
OWEN HARGREAVES. "You'll read this and want to get out there and
play" STEVEN GERRARD. "If you like football, this book's for you"
FRANK LAMPARD. "Pure class - brings the game to life"OWEN COYLE.
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