Sports & Recreation

Twelve-year-old Maxine Chen is just trying to nail that perfect landing: on the ice, in middle school, and at home, where her parents worry that competitive skating is too much pressure for a budding tween. Maxine isn't concerned, however - she's...

Figure skater Eva Chen is looking forward to sharing her latest routine. She's skating to a song with Mandarin lyrics as a special nod to her Chinese grandmother. But when a fall results in concussion, Eva is forced to take time off the ice. To make...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781496549747Author Jake MaddoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Stone Arch BooksPublisher Capstone Press

Imagine a U.S. president on a camping trip! It seems unlikely today, but in May 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt dismissed his Secret Service men to go camping with John Muir, the world-famous naturalist.For three glorious nights and four days in...

Have fun creating outfits for different outdoor activities, such as pony trekking through mountains, cycling in a forest, going for a ramble along clifftops, star gazing on a clear, crisp night and lots more.A delightful activity book full of dolls to...

Magic Olive Poindexter has big shoes to fill. Her mother was a professional cheerleader, her father is a retired NBA legend, her big sister is the new face of the oh-so-glamorous Laker Girls, and her grandmother was the first black cheerleader ever on...

As the son of a former footballer, Martin Odegaard spent his early years at local Norwegian sports club Drammen Strong and, at the age of 10, joined the youth division at Stromsgodset where he trained with older players. By the age of 15, Odegaard was...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338568998Author Thomas FlinthamFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 188mm * 132mm *...

The story of the Lionesses from the No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold.Celebrating the success of the phenomenal Lionesses, this book follows four key players in their journey from the playground to the pitch, as they prepare for the...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Hailing from a footballing family, Jude Bellingham started his football career as an under-8 at Birmingham City before going on to make history as the club's youngest ever first-team player when he...

A time-twisting adventure from Lioness Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning England team, written with debut author Jordan Glover, including illustrations by Robin Boyden, perfect for children aged 8 - 12!It's time to kick off a new...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!How much do you know about one of the greatest football tournaments of all time - the Euros? Prove your super fan status with this ultimate quiz book that will test even the most dedicated football...

Here we go! Keep the pedal to the metal with Mario, Luigi and all their friends in this Mario Kart Young Reader! Nintendo and Super Mario fans ages 5-8 will love to meet Mario, Luigi, and all their friends and foes in...

Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior is the first book in this blockbuster series by Chris BradfordAugust 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan - his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Virgil van Dijk is Liverpool FC's superstar centre-back and he's going from strength to strength. From washing dishes to pay his way during his early career to becoming one of the best defenders...

Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game.But when they win an old football at a carnival, they're going to be transported to a magical world of football they never knew existed!Can Frankie and his team beat the Pirate...

Peppa and her friends are learning how to ski with Madame Gazelle, the skiing world champion. But when Mummy Pig goes on the grown-up slope, she ends up skiing all the way down the mountain! Will Mummy Pig win Madame Gazelle's world championship cup?...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Hailing from a poor family, Vini Jr saw football very much as a hobby rather than a career opportunity. But there was no denying that the young boy from Sao Goncalo had bags of talent. Moving quickly...

Join the dolls as they get ready for action! Use the stickers to dress the dolls for their exciting jobs, as firefighters, dancers, private investigators, scientists, and more. Each scene is beautifully illustrated and there are over 300 stickers, so you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839350535Author Eddie RobsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Mortimer Children's BooksPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Declan Rice, the young midfield destroyer for West Ham United and the England national team. Discover how the player who was released by Chelsea's youth academy didn't let that...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!'Super, Super Jack, Super, Super Jack, Super, Super Jack, Super Jacky Grealish!'Born and bred Brummie, Jack Grealish became captain of his boyhood club Aston Villa at just 23 years old. In this...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022The first book in THE DREAM TEAM series.'Exciting, original and heart-warming' - Jacqueline Wilson'Priscilla Mante is an author to watch' - Aisha Bushby---A relatable, inclusive story about...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to play in the Busy Football match! Block the ball from entering the net, pass to your teammate and score the winning goal. Meet 12 famous football heroes too, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Hugo Lloris and Lucy Bronze!Young...

The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Marcus Rashford - one of the brightest young stars on the Manchester United books and future England goalscoring legend. From tough beginnings in Manchester, Rashford has...

One of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for KidsWith colorful pictures, simple rhyming texts, and sized right for small hands to hold.Guessing-game board book filled with vibrant, happy images: Peek-a-Who! takes the most loved baby...

Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swimming test, and he's...

Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As he grew, Jacques fell in love with the sea. He dreamed of breathing beneath the waves and swimming as gracefully as a fish. In fact, he longed to become a...

Frankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game. And now that they have their magical football they're playing against teams they never imagined!When Frankie's football transports them to a Roman arena will his team be a...

When the Mr Men and Little Miss decide to stage their own version of the World Cup, Mr Small is desperate to join in - but will he be just too small to make it into the team? With legendary saves from Mr Tickle, plenty of injury time from Mr...

Epic limited edition Ultimate Football Heroes Book with bonus activities!In this epic special edition book, live the journeys of six ultimate football heroes as they begin their journey to World Cup glory. Discover how superstar players Sadio Mane,...

Billy was a champion soccer star, playing for Chelsea in the 1930s. But that was before war broke out... Billy the Kid is told through the voice of an 80 year old man, who looks back on his life as Chelsea's champion striker until the outbreak...

What will Fabio Capello do if the pitch is flooded during the World Cup? Bring on his subs What did the ref say to the chicken who tripped a defender? Fowl Why was the footballer upset on his birthday? He got a red card These and many more...

Like lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can't nobody stop you/can't nobody cop you... Twelve-year-old Nick is a football-mad boy who absolutely hates books. In this...

SELECTED AS WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTHSHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE AWARD A heart-breaking, heart-warming novel for everyone of 10 and older - this book will probably make you cry, and will definitely make you laugh. ...

The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory. Jamie's desperate to become Highwood School's star football player (and in his...

Eleven-year-old Solomon loves to run! The great athletes of the Ethiopian national team are his heroes and he dreams that one day he will be a gold-medal-winning athlete like them, in spite of his ragged shorts and bare feet.When his grandfather...

Foul Play: the second book in this crime fighting series by Tom PalmerDanny is obsessed with two things: football - especially City Football Club - and investigating crimes. So when England and City footballing hero Sam Roberts is reported missing the...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Andy Robertson, flying full-back for Liverpool Football Club and captain of the Scotland national team. Follow his incredible journey from being on the brink of starting a...

From the writing team of Ian Wright and Musa Okwonga. Inspired by the story of the superstar striker, Ian Wright. CO-WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 "A thrilling book ... an uplifting...