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Be inspired by Football Legend, Lionel Messi! Football Legends: Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this incredible biography series. Discover the...

"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...

The ultimate guide to women's football! This epic guide to the glorious game covers everything from player profiles to top tournaments and super skills - and a million things in between! Take a tour through...

"Everything in life belongs to God. Our purpose has already been mapped out." -David LuizOne of the rising stars in international soccer, David Luiz has been impressing crowds since he was a boy. But it is his faith, not his fame, that drives him to...

"Everything in life belongs to God. Our purpose has already been mapped out." -David LuizOne of the rising stars in international soccer, David Luiz has been impressing crowds since he was a boy. But it is his faith, not his fame, that drives him to...

Be inspired by Football Legend Erling Haaland Discover more about this football superstar's stratospheric rise from a young boy figuring out the tricks of the football trade in...

Be inspired by Football Legend Erling Haaland Discover more about this football superstar's stratospheric rise from a young boy figuring out the tricks of the football trade in rural Norway to becoming a record-breaking goal scorer on the international...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Still only a teenager, Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds has already swum in the World Championships, beaten a world record holder and received an MBE. Find out...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781667202419Author Bernadette BailliePage Count 20Imprint Silver Dolphin BooksPublisher Silver Dolphin BooksWeight(grams) 347gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 178mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839904172Author Lulu and BellFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Lulu and BellPublisher Linzi LovelandWeight(grams) 95gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 3mm

Discover the stories of 20 sportspeople who are pushing the limits of their game and helping to make our world a better place.Discover 20 incredible true stories of sporting legends. Incredible facts about each sportsperson's life and times are...

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 Lieke Martens your ultimate football heroine? She is a winner...

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This is the story of one of the world's best heptathletes and her journey to greatness.Katarina Johnson-Thompson is a British heptathlete and won gold in the 2019 World Championships with a British record of 6,981 points. After making her Olympic debut...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481478137Author Catherine HapkaFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 191mm *...

Get up off the sofa and start moving with former Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya, in his first children's book.Learn to walk like a crab, swing like a monkey, and slide like a penguin in this book from the Winter Olympics presenter that helps...

Every step forward is a victory. Fauja Singh was born determined. He was also born with legs that wouldn't allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But that didn't stop him. Working on his...

Aly Raisman's skills as a gymnast have taken her to two Olympics (so far), and her charm and can-do attitude have made her a media darling and an inspiration to young girls everywhere. Not one to rest on her laurels (or rest at all!), Aly is excited to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839350429Author Emily SteadFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Mortimer Children's BooksPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Here are the best of the best, from legends like LeBron James and Chris Paul to rising stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden. This lively book features illustrated profiles of some 28 of the greatest players on the court - point guards,...

Making his senior debut at just 16 years old, Ansu Fati became the second youngest footballer to play for Barcelona. He has swiftly set La Liga on fire at one of the biggest clubs in the world. Since playing on makeshift pitches in Guinea-Bissau as a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950298099Author Christine DzidrumsFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Creative Media PublishingPublisher Creative Media PublishingWeight(grams) 118g

Be inspired by Football Legend, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain! Discover the inspirational story of this top player's journey from, his early life in Portsmouth following in the footsteps of his father, Mark Chamberlain, to his sporting...

Meet the champion of the England women’s team, Heather Knight, in this thrilling unofficial biography! Heather Knight is a talented all-rounder and first-class batter, with a stellar career across all formats of the game. She has led the England...

Records smashed... incredible athletic feats... Medals won... the top 40 Olympic athletes of all time are here!In this fun, fact-packed book from the 40 Inspiring Icons series, learn how these athletic stars became the best in the world. Relive Usain...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623541682Author Jean L. S. PatrickFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

The inspiring all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, and Time"100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj MuhammadAt the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553533941Author S. A. KramerFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Be inspired by Football Legend, Tammy Abraham! Discover the inspirational story of this top player's journey, from his early life growing up in London, to his success at Chelsea FC football academy and his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593652176Author Roberta LudlowFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

The inspiring story of the seven-time Super Bowl champion, told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics.On February 7, 2021, Tom Brady lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy into the air for the seventh time in his career. After winning the Super Bowl...

This is the story of Tokyo Olympics gold-medal-winner, Tom Daley, and his journey to greatness.Tom Daley is British diver specialising in the 10-metre platform event and has been competing internationally since he was twelve years old. Born and raised in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638788416Format HardbackPage Count 66Imprint Callisto KidsPublisher Callisto KidsWeight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm) 1mm * 1mm * 1mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783125128Author Clive GiffordFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Welbeck Publishing GroupPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of football. Meet the dog that saved Manchester United! Discover the match that was played in space . . . . ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781690412595Author Inspired Inner GeniusFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint Inspired Inner GeniusPublisher Inspired Inner GeniusWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Young Hoosier Book Award (Grades K-3) 2000.Book InformationISBN 9780152020989Author Kathleen KrullFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Clarion...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A Paralympic medal winner, commentator and a successful TV presenter, Ade Adepitan has led a remarkable life. Find out Ade's story, from growing up in Nigeria with a...

In his first memoir written especially for young readers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will focus on his relationships with several important coaches in his life - including his father, his high-school coach and Coach Wooden - as he tells the story of his life...