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A riveting graphic novel that reminds us to never stop dreaming.
This honest, engrossing graphic memoir tells the story of
professional athlete and activist Akim Aliu's incredible life as a
hockey prodigy in Canada. Akim Aliu - also known as "Dreamer" - is
a Ukrainian-Nigerian-Canadian professional ice hockey player whose
career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic
racism at every turn. Dreamer tells Akim's incredible story, from
being the only Black child in his Ukrainian community, to his
family struggling to make ends meet while living in Toronto, to
confronting the racist violence he often experienced both on and
off the ice. "With honesty and courage, Akim Aliu's Dreamer will
inspire readers of all ages to move confidently in the direction of
their future." - Colin Kaepernick Full-colour illustration Sure to
inspire young readers everywhere Akim has partnered with the Time
to Dream Foundation and the Hockey Diversity Alliance to help their
mission to eradicate racism and intolerance in hockey Akim
continues to play hockey professionally in Europe
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME! It's the start of a terrific new season
for Melchester Rovers. They are now a Championship club with a new
kit, new owners and a fabulous new stadium. With Sowerby now fully
integrated into the club, Rocky and Roy Race couldn't be happier.
But a personal tragedy and an appalling incident during a
Melchester Rovers match in Europe, will push the footballing
siblings to the limit. Enjoyed this title? Pick up Game Changer
next to continue the story! Praise for the Roy of the Rovers
series: EPIC! - Match of the Day Magazine I love the way that they
are about so much more than football: they are about heart, values
and family. Both graphic novel and fiction titles are compelling,
engaging and a lot of fun. Lace up and get reading. - Jim Sells,
Programme manager for Sport & Literacy, National Literacy
Trust. Read with my 7 year old who is football mad, really enjoyed
it and left us wanting to read the next one in the series! -
GoodReads Review
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Saka
(Paperback)
Harry Coninx
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R214
R175
Discovery Miles 1 750
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Bukayo Saka's versatility and sheer creativity on the pitch marked
him out as a player who would take the football world by storm. But
that same versatility often left him battling for a consistent
place in the starting line-up, as coaches tried to work out how to
use him to best advantage. Join Bukayo Saka on his exhilarating
journey to the very top of international football, taking in
devastating heartbreak as well as glorious successes on the way.
This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the
Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar
football biography format. Each of these fast-moving reads focuses
on one football superstar: some players who are still to reach the
summit of their career, and others who are already at the top of
their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all
walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to
ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational
stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and
goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.
IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN! Relive the best Roy of the Rovers stories
from the 1970s in this exciting anthology of reprinted classic
strips, celebrating over 65 years of the iconic football comic.
Such was the popularity of Roy Race and the mighty Melchester
Rovers in Tiger, that on 25th September 1976, a brand new comic
titled Roy of the Rovers launched! It was a golden era for football
and the strip. Melchester Rovers had a strong team during the
latter half of the 70s, reaching a European Cup Final in '78 and
the UEFA Cup in '79. It was a time in which the team looked for new
talent from overseas and managed to land Varagosa's greatest
player, Paco Diaz. For Roy Race there were several professional and
personal triumphs, including a brief stint at managing the England
team and the birth of his twins. From becoming a parent to playing
alongside Trevor Francis and Malcolm MacDonald, Roy Race and the
Rovers continue to strike gold!
Step outdoors with this book and wave goodbye to boredom! Open a bug hotel, read the night sky and go bird spotting, then learn to draw animals, write a nature poem, and do an outdoor quiz. With specially selected links to websites for even more fun outdoor activities. Wherever you are, wherever you go, there'll never be a dull moment again!
Andy Murray: tennis player, sports icon, Olympian. Get the inside
track on one of history's most spectacular athletes! A Life Story:
this thrilling series throws readers directly into the lives of
modern society's most influential figures. With stunning
black-and-white illustrations Including a timeline of Andy's life
and career Featuring fact boxes throughout Also in the series:
Katherine Johnson: A Life Story Alan Turing: A Life Story Stephen
Hawking: A Life Story Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story David
Attenborough: A Life Story Kamala Harris: A Life Story Captain Tom
Moore: A Life Story
The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Follow
the journey of the world's most lethal striker and England captain
Harry Kane. Also includes the exciting Euro 2020 journey. Ultimate
Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories
of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their
incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional
player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are
perfect for all the family to collect and share.
Build your tennis skills with Sports Academy: Tennis Looking to
take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and
healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important
tennis skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations
showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from serving
to scoring. The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and
major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step
illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a
sporting children aged 9+.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Jesse Owens, the great track and field star. The youngest of ten
children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama.
Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly
rose to fame as an athlete. He went on the challenge racism on the
world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and made new world records.
This moving 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 athlete and
activist'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!
Ramp up your skills with this new and improved Tech Deck guidebook
- including a brand-new, exclusive fingerboard and ramp! Learn how
to do sick fingerboard tricks with this Tech Deck guidebook - which
includes a new, exclusive Tech Deck board and killer ramp! Packed
full of tips and info to help you perform awesome stunts and become
a Tech Deck master. This book will include basic tricks that kids
need to know - but also many advanced moves for boarders who want
to take their moves to the next level. So what are you waiting for?
Get ready to shred it! Learn new tricks & tips and become a pro
in no time with the official guidebook! The Tech Deck 96mm
skateboards are for skate-lovers ages 6+ It brings fans the real
deal with authentic 96mm fingerboards from real skate companies!
Tech Deck boards are fully customizable! Readers can deck it out
with different wheels and trucks to create their own special board
Have you ever wondered how to score a glorious goal, make a perfect
pass, or hit a winning wicket? By looking at angles, forces,
distances and mass, this series will teach you how. From hitting
and kicking, to running and jumping, we will explore a variety of
sports and the science behind them, giving you all you need to know
to play smart!
The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Pace, power,
precision - Auba is the striker who has it all. The Gabonese
striker's athleticism, skills and clinical finishing have made
defenders in the Bundesliga and the Premier League fear him every
time he steps onto the pitch. But his journey through Europe's top
leagues to the bright lights of London has been a long one. This is
the exciting story of one of the world's deadliest goalscorers.
Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the
life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and
their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar
professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style
these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
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Look Inside Football
(Board book)
Rob Lloyd Jones; Designed by Sean Longcroft; Illustrated by Sean Longcroft
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R239
Discovery Miles 2 390
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This fun-filled book celebrates the world's most popular sport played by women, men, boys and girls all over the world. Learn about the history of the game, how footballs are made, and how YOU can become a top professional player. Find out how your local club is run, visit a team's training ground, and pick up tips to sharpen your football skills.
From the winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year
Award. This inspiring collection shows young readers that football
has the power to change the world, and so do they! The ultimate
gift for every football-obsessed child. Did you know that football
can change the world? Well, have you heard of . . . *The children
who built a floating football pitch? *The match that stopped a
nation fighting? *The girl who kicked down barriers to win the
World Cup? *The footballer who fought food poverty? Readers will
uncover the most incredible and unbelievable stories of football
changing the world for the better, and discover how they can too.
Compiled by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is the second
book in the award-winning Unbelievable Football series. Inspiring,
entertaining and conversation-starting, this is a book for football
fans everywhere.
Be inspired by Football Legend, Harry Kane! Discover the
inspirational story of this top player's journey from his early
life in London following in the footsteps of David Beckham at
school to his successes with Tottenham's youth team and dream role
as England captain. Football Legends: Young readers will love
finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this
great new biography series. Packed with footie facts and match
stats plus Harry's career highlights. Amazing cover artwork
ilustrated by Manchester-based artist, Stanley Chow, whose iconic
work has found worldwide acclaim.
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.
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