Sports & Recreation

"A brilliant read - the ultimate guide to England's history-making Lionesses."Ian WrightCelebrate the 2023 Women's World Cup and the unstoppable rise of England's legendary Lionesses! Discover the incredible moments and players that have changed the...

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the world's most skilled and celebrated footballers. As a child, Leo developed his passion for football playing games with his...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Lewis Hamilton, Formula One champion. Little Lewis's childhood was filled with cars, motorcycles and watching...

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Jurgen Klopp, the game-changing football manager and inspirational leader. Little Jurgen grew up in a village in Germany's Black Forest and spent...

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 -...

Learn about the inspiring life of Simone Biles, the mental-health advocate and record-breaking athlete.Growing up in foster care, Simone's gymnastics training was an anchor in her life. She first tried out the sport after visiting her local gym on a...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood...

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Marcus Rashford, the world-famous footballer and campaigner against child hunger. When Marcus was a kid, he had a family that loved him and a talent...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Ayrton Senna, the legendary Formula One hotshot. From the moment his father gave four-year-old Ayrton Senna a go-kart, he was...

Discover the most memorable moments in football history in this fascinating Ultimate Football Heroes collection!From the invention of the modern sport all the way to the present day, bestselling author and football expert Tom Palmer picks ONE HUNDRED of...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.Born into a family of Samoan and Black wrestlers, little Dwayne travelled with his parents...

If you're a true fan of The Reds then this is the book for you! Currently regarded as one of the best club sides in the world, besides the domestic titles, Liverpool FC have won a raft of international competitions, including FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA...

If Neymar is your favourite football superstar, then this is the book for you! Discover how he went from playing street football and futsal in Sao Paulo to becoming one of the best players on the global scene playing for clubs like Barcelona and Paris...

Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic your ultimate football hero? Known as one of the most prolific strikers, Zlatan is famed for his strength, precision and stamina. Having won 30+ trophies in his football career, he has become the second most decorated active...

Is England the team you cheer for at every EUROs or World Cup? Currently ranked among the top ten, the team has featured in no less than 16 World Cup finals, winning it in 1966, and then came so close to lifting the European trophy in 2020!In this fun...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. The greatest football player of the 20th century.Considered as one of the greatest players of all time, Brazilian striker Pele holds the Guinness World record for most goals scored, with a total of...

In Football Rules the World, discover how football became the most popular game it is today, boasting a mind-blowing 3.5 billion fans worldwide!The daring duo of Dan and Simon will usher you through the story of football - the highlights of course!...

"I learned that it is faith that decides whether something will happen or not." At the age of eight, Kaka already knew what he wanted in life: to play soccer and only soccer. He started playing in front of his friends and family, but after a crippling...

"I learned that it is faith that decides whether something will happen or not." At the age of eight, Kaka already knew what he wanted in life: to play soccer and only soccer. He started playing in front of his friends and family, but after a...

***Epic TRUE football stories- that only take five-minutes to read! The perfect gift for football mad readers***Think you know everything about football?Have you heard of...* The heroic white horse who saved the FA Cup final?* The Red Dragons of Wrexham...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!The only player in history to win EIGHT Ballon d'Or trophies. Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when was young, he was so small that his friends...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781486729838Author Madeleine KellyFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Flowerpot PressPublisher Flowerpot Press

Football School Epic Heroes is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the...

The perfect read for the football-mad kid in your life*WINNER of the Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year, 2020*Do you think you know everything there is to know about football?Have you heard of ...* The psychic octopus who could predict the...

The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. Now includes the incredible return to Manchester United as an Old Trafford legend! 'As he walked up to take his spot-kick, Cristiano knew that Real would win the trophy if he scored. He had the...

The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. Now includes the incredible return to Manchester United as an Old Trafford legend! 'As he walked up to take his spot-kick, Cristiano knew that Real would win the trophy if he scored. He had the...

From the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes series comes the Ultimate Football Heroes Activity Book - just in time for the Euros!The Ultimate Football Heroes Activity Book is packed with activities to keep football fans entertained. Can you put...

Learn your back springs from your bridges in this first gymnastics book for young fans and future Olympians. Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781923168039Author Fame FocusFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Alex GibbonsPublisher Alex GibbonsWeight(grams) 86gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 4mm

Is Cristiano Ronaldo your ultimate football hero? In this REVISED edition, we bring you fully up to date with CR7's story so far and include his stats and achievements since he returned to Premier League in 2021.Did you know that he is the first player...

Discover the incredible true stories of 50 game-changing cricket superstars.From Matt Oldfield, the author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and sports journalist, Tanya Aldred, comes an exciting new book for young cricket stars in the making. In this...

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...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'As Neymar Jr made the long walk to the penalty spot, he knew this was his chance, the one that he had dreamed of since the age of three. If he scored, Brazil would be Olympic Champions for the...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'As Neymar Jr made the long walk to the penalty spot, he knew this was his chance, the one that he had dreamed of since the age of three. If he scored, Brazil would be Olympic Champions for the...

There is something different about adventurers; about the way their minds work. They look at the world as a place of challenges and though they know what fear is, they refuse to be hindered by it.'Inspiring, personal and heartfelt' HERALD SUN'A simple...

WITH A FOREWORD BY SIR RANULPH FIENNES _______________ CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL EVEREST ASCENT 1953-2023 _______________ This beautifully illustrated book tells the incredible story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the...

Football School Terrific Teams is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest' boxer of all time. When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted...

*** With a foreword from England superstar, Declan Rice.***Are you obsessed with football and want to know how to make it your future? Well, now you can!Football isn't just about becoming a pro. In fact, there are hundreds of people who help make magic...

Filled with quizzes, stats and little known facts, plus illustrated and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is Kylian Mbappe your ultimate football hero? His quick feet and...