Lucas loves basketball, but he repeatedly takes shots that are either too far away or from a bad spot, and the whole team is mad at him--will a benching remind his that sometimes he has to pass the ball?

In a rhythmic celebration of sport and play, four-time Grand Slam champion and tennis superstar Naomi Osaka shares key steps to becoming a true champ, including being kind, working as a team, doing your best, and most importantly, having fun.

"Lucy has a new luge sled, but she isn't sure about this unique sliding sport. You have to lie on your back and steer with your legs? The luge tracks twists and turns look pretty scary, too. But with her parents' support and a bit of courage, Lucy jumps on her sled for a speedy adventure"--Cover flap.

This title explores the incredible moments in in the world of sports, from Jackie Robinson's debut to Brandi Chastain's World Cup winner, that will be etched in our memories forever. It also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources.

New York Times Bestseller: This true Depression-era story of a down-and-out fighter’s dramatic comeback is “a delight” (David Halberstam).
 
James J. Braddock was a once promising light heavyweight. But a string of losses in the ring and a broken right hand happened to coincide with the Great Crash of 1929—and Braddock was forced to labor on the docks of Hoboken. Only his manager, Joe...

Sixth-grader and self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright faces his all-time enemy, Gina, when they are paired to work on a research paper together and she also gets a position on his intramural team.

This title will introduce you to Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater, Shaun White, and more of the all-time greatest athletes in extreme sports. Complete with action-packed stories of their most memorable moments, spotlight stats, information boxes, a glossary, additional resources and more.

Picked last for kickball, Amelia Bedelia gets another chance to prove her athleticism when her class holds a mini-Oylympics.

"The sports world is full of epic comebacks, upsets, chokes, and clutch performances. The most memorable buzzer-beating baskets, double-digit comebacks, and unexpected meltdowns are all here alongside vivid photos and lively writing from award-winning sports author Matt Doeden. From racing legend Man o' War's only career loss in 1919 to the 2017 Super Bowl's incredible finish, sports fans will have plenty to digest. Doeden also writes about the science...

Introduces readers to seven well-known college basketball arenas in various locations across the United States. Includes glossary.