Marcus Rashford is famous worldwide for his skills both on-and-off the pitch – but before he was a Manchester United and England footballer, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just an average kid from Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Now, Marcus Rashford MBE wants to show YOU how to achieve your dreams, in this positive and inspiring guide-for-life.

No matter who you are and no matter where you come from, every single person in the world has the potential to be a champion. In You Are a Champion, the nation’s favourite footballer gives you the tools you need to reach your full potential, showing you how to be the very BEST version of yourself you can be. Written with journalist Carl Anka, this empowering guide is packed full of stories from Marcus’s own life, brilliant advice and top-tips from performance psychologist Katie Warriner. Perfect for readers who need to hear that they already are champions – they just might not know it yet.

It shows kids how to:

• Be comfortable with who you are – you can't be a champion until you're happy being you!
• Dream big
• Practise like a champion – good things take hard work and time
• Get out of your comfort zone and learn from your mistakes
• Navigate adversity in a positive way
• Find your team
• Use your voice and stand up for others
• Never stop learning

In My First African Adventure, Riaan Manser allows the reader to relive the toil, excitement and occasional terror of his journey - negotiating the Sahara and Libyan deserts, learning French, Portuguese and Arabic, eating monkey, rat and bat, standing in front of the pyramids, being awarded the freedom of the Red Sea in Egypt, feeding hyenas mouth to mouth, and standing on the highest, as well as at the lowest, points in Africa.

Riaan arrived safely in Cape Town on 25 November 2005. Now, for the first time, children can relive this amazing journey of discovery in a fun, illustrated version of the original journey. Crammed with fun facts and information, My First African Adventure will entertain young and old for years to come.

Parents and children are invited to join one of the world's great modern-day adventurers, Riaan Manser as he explores Africa by bicycle!

A witty and entertaining look at the history, drama and oddities of football's greatest tournament - packed with facts, trivia and tales from the pitch and beyond.

The World Cup: A Very Peculiar History tells the fascinating, funny and sometimes outrageous story of the world's most popular sporting event. From the tournament's founding and political controversies to heroic players, bizarre matches and unforgettable goals, this book explores how football became a truly global obsession.

With lively writing, cartoon-style artwork and curious stats on everything from 'The Hand of God' to the dirtiest matches ever played, it's a perfect mix of history and humour for football fans young and old.

Get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the ultimate soccer guide that every young fan needs! This action-packed book has everything required to master the beautiful game.

Discover the secrets of the champions! Learn mind-blowing tricks that will leave your friends speechless, master the pro positions and tactical moves used by the world's best players, and understand the official rules explained in simple, easy-to-follow language. Meet the legendary players who changed the game forever and the famous coaches behind their winning strategies. You'll even discover the iconic hairstyles that made football history (yes, really!) and take fun quizzes to find out what type of player you are.

Journey through the amazing history of how this sport conquered the world, from humble beginnings to becoming the planet's most beloved game. This comprehensive guide covers everything from basic skills to advanced techniques, preparing you to shine on the field. Are you ready to become a champion?

It is an absolute privilege and pleasure to have the opportunity to grow and develop, influence and inspire the intelligent young footballer and it is a tremendously exciting and rewarding process. In reality it can be very challenging and frustrating at times but throughout my journey I have learned many life lessons that I want to share to help you influence and inspire others to grow and develop. Football, the beautiful game has been so good to me, filled with some outstanding memories and experiences...it is my time to give something back. When talking to a fellow and respected grassroots coach about my intent to write this book and share my story, he said "I wish there had been something like that around when I started." That was all the inspiration that I needed. Give yourself the permission to pause to read my story. I hope that it inspires and influences you. Ultimately, enjoy the experience and the privilege of developing the intelligent young footballer.

Here is an exciting collection of biographies of 50 rugby greats for young fans. It is co-written by Matt Oldfield, the author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Maggie Alphonsi, former England rugby international and now sports commentator. Perfect reading for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025, here are some of sporting heroes, past and present, it includes: Gareth Edwards, Eben Etzebeth, Jonah Lomu, Ellie Kildunne, Johnny Sexton, Emily Scarratt, Jonny Wilkinson, Brian O’Driscoll, Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and Marcus Smith.

"Jam-packed with articles, information and images relating to your favourite team, the 2023 Official Tottenham Hotspur Annual is a must for all Spurs supporters. We take a look back on the 2021/22 season, including the Carabao Cup Final and matches in both the FA Cup and UEFA Europa League. We also check out how our youth and women's teams got on during the season. There are profiles of our first-team squad, including new arrivals and a look at some of the club's history. On top of that, there are games and quizzes for everyone to enjoy and plenty more besides. Come on you Spurs!"

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of time. Little Michael wanted to be the first at everything - especially if that meant beating his older brother. One day, he came home crying... he'd been rejected from the basketball team at school. With his mum's message of 'go out and earn it' ringing in his ears, Michael practised all summer. Soon he was the star of the team, going from school, to college, to the Olympics. After six titles, more than 1,000 games and exactly 32,292 points, MJ had become a sporting legend, who encouraged kids to 'make it happen!' This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the baller's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

The Ready Bears books - for wee people and aliens! Jake, a grizzly bear, is returning home to America. Playing against a team of bison will the Bears be good enough? .... and how does Jake overcome his bear cub fear of grouts?

A thrilling, interactive story that puts young readers at the center of a rugby final – while teaching them the basic skills of the game along the way.

LET’S PLAY RUGBY encourages all kids to give rugby a go – in their bedrooms, living rooms and gardens. This book puts the young reader in the boots of a rugby player as they play in the big final.

Jog on the spot! Do some star jumps! Then face off against your opponents in the game of your life.

This fully illustrated picture book is one for children and grown-ups to tackle together.

The Know the Game series is the perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Each book aims to teach young players the basic skills of the game they need to start enjoying the sport - by giving plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. Soccer: Goalkeeping aims to teach the basic skills needed to become a great goalkeeper. It teaches the young player how to: - control the area and narrow angles - handle the ball - block shots - clear the ball by punching or kicking - come off the goal line - set up counter attacks. Clearly illustrated and written by a professional coach, this book will give every player all the skills and confidence they need to enjoy football - from the playground kickabout to competitive matches.