Sports & Recreation

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...

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)...

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...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781525300318Author Julie AberyFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Kids Can PressPublisher Kids Can Press

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

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)...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368056335Author PeleFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 80gDimensions(mm) 224mm * 150mm *...

The evidence is overwhelming: sports help girls grow into strong women. Both scientific studies and anecdotal evidence confirm that athletic girls not only grow up to be healthier; they learn teamwork, gain inner confidence, and grow into society's...

Celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter shares the story of champion tennis players-and sisters-Venus and Serena Williams.Before they were famous tennis stars, Venus and Serena Williams were sisters with big dreams growing up in Compton,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638783794Author Matt ChandlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 299gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

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...

The Gaelic footballer who's won nearly every prize in the game: Including 5 All-Irelands & 8 All-Stars. 'You need a boot to kick and hands and shoulders to mark your opposition. But without a sharp brain, you'll never make it as a Kerry...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647397753Author Rachelle BurkFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060920470Author Robin Lee GrahamFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint HarperPerennialPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 219g

At just 20 years old, Kai Havertz became the youngest player to score thirty Bundesliga goals. The attacking midfielder quickly made a name for himself with German club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, before switching to the Premier League with Chelsea. Already a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781938438004Author Christine DzidrumsFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Creative Media PublishingPublisher Creative Media PublishingWeight(grams)...

Bring history home with you and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of the most award-winning American gymnast. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.In August...