Did you ever wonder how a hockey puck became a hockey puck? Melvin and the Big Hockey Game is the first book in a new series by author Christina Burke. Each enchanting, yet educational tale in the Melvin The Mouse series follows a resourceful, studious and hockey-loving mouse named Melvin, as he and his animal friends in the town of Shinny discover the fascinating origins of hockey. In this book, Shinny is hosting a big hockey game at the barn. After everyone in town tries various objects, unsuccessfully, to use for a puck (even meatballs ), it is Melvin who saves the day with the perfect solution Melvin and the Big Hockey Game is the perfect story for the little hockey fan in your family.

One boy's obsession for basketball stardom creates dramatic consequences for him, his friends, and his tiny hometown during one truly remarkable basketball season.

Mark Daniels spent his childhood honing basketball skills, preparing for the day he can star for Shiloh High. Now a sophomore, Mark believes his time has come, only to realize that his lack of height may forever doom that dream.

His personal fears must be set aside though when a tragic bus crash and dramatic rescue attempt plunge Mark into the center of a media storm of controversy. Even worse, Mark and his teammates then learn that the school board plans to cancel the season after the loss of seven varsity players and their coach in the accident.

A valiant battle earns a temporary reprieve, both for the season and Mark's basketball dreams. But the tragedies are far from over, as Mark must learn several more lessons before fully comprehending the importance of his dream and its impact on him and his friends.

Filled with tragedy and triumph, "The Young Rebel" begins the inspiring story of one young man's struggle to fulfill his dreams, and his understanding of himself.

""A compelling story with a spectacular opening and a satisfying ending that still leaves room for wanting more."
- Editor Genna Gifford

Toby Brandt would rather be hitting jump shots than doing chores on his Grandpa's farm. But he's about to learn a new appreciation for the great outdoors. His cousin Chloe and her friends soon convince Toby to join them on their nature runs. Before long, he learns to enjoy running with them through the woods and navigating their homemade obstacle course. However, when they tell Toby about the upcoming Wild Run, he doesn't want to risk getting hurt and letting down his friends. Will Toby overcome his fears and help his team win the biggest, sloppiest mud race around?

A powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers - one who presents as white, the other as Black - and the ways they are forced to navigate a world that doesn't treat them equally.

Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at his school, he feels as if he is constantly swimming in whiteness. Most of the students don't look like him. They don't like him either. Dubbed the 'Black Brother', Donte's teachers and classmates make it clear they wish he were more like his lighter skinned brother, Trey.

When an incident with a white student leads to Donte's arrest and suspension, he's sure the only way to get even is to beat the student at the school's most valued game: fencing.

With the help of a former Olympic fencer, Donte embarks on a journey to carve out a spot on the school's fencing team and to find a way to make people at school see past the colour of his skin to who he really is.

From NYT bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes, another poignant and gripping story about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in today's world.

Join Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol for water safety lessons in this all-new storybook with stickers. It's time for the Adventure Bay Super-Cool Pool Day, and Zuma, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol want ervyone to know the rules of the pool. Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this full-color storybook that shares water saftey tips with young swimmers and their families. It also includes over 30 stickers!

Wynand hou niks van Natalie nie. Sy is die vinnigste meisie in hulle graad, en sy weet dit. Natalie wil hê hulle moet resies hardloop. En sy kom altyd eerste. Wynand wil so graag nuwe tekkies hê. Bloedrooies met wit veters. Die vinnigste tekkies in die hele wêreld! Met sulke skoene sal hy beslis vinniger as Natalie kan hardloop. Maar wat gaan gebeur as hy per ongeluk ’n paar superhero­tekkies aantrek en dan moet help om ’n spul gewetenlose kunsdiewe vas te trek?

Hank Watson enjoys helping his basketball team win big games. However, his true passion is cooking. Hank doesn't tell his team that he likes to cook because he's afraid they'll make fun of him. When an opportunity arises to meet celebrity chef Brenton Spooner, Hank jumps at the chance. But while practising a difficult dish to impress his idol, he accidentally burns his hand. The injury isn't serious, but it affects his performance both on the court and in the kitchen. Despite the setback, Hank is determined to help his team achieve victory in the big game and meet his cooking hero in the process.

A National Book Award Finalist for Young People’s Literature. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.

Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down in this first electrifying novel of the acclaimed Trackseries from Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award–winning author Jason Reynolds.

Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team—a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves.

Running. That’s all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasons—it all started with running away from his father, who, when Ghost was a very little boy, chased him and his mother through their apartment, then down the street, with a loaded gun, aiming to kill. Since then, Ghost has been the one causing problems—and running away from them—until he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medalist who sees something in Ghost: crazy natural talent. If Ghost can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprinter in the city. Can Ghost harness his raw talent for speed, or will his past finally catch up to him?

Juma hides in his uncle's dhow and inadvertently joins the annual Dhow Race around the islands of Zanzibar, while his sister chases after the Changuu Island tortoises. The story introduces the ancient Stone Town and the Swahili boat culture. The story is supplemented with a map of the United Republic of Tanzania, focusing on the islands of Zanzibar, a map of the continent of Africa, and a ki-Swahili language glossary. The Tanzania Juma stories also include _Juma and Little Sungura_, _Juma on Safari_, and _Juma Cooks Chapati_.

Sondra and her best friend, Jonathan, have finally saved up enough money to attend the summer camp of their dreams - Camp Vert. In order to fit in at the competitive skateboarding camp, the two friends decide to learn a challenging trick, the frontside 180 heelflip. When the friends' cabins go up against one another in competition, will they both master the trick? And more importantly, will they stay friends in the middle of the rivalry?