Sports & Recreation

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...

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...

Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Physical Education First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 Written by Tony Scott, MBE*, this Student Book is designed for students studying the Edexcel GCSE PE 2016 specification and covers all...

If Salah is your favourite football player then this is the book for you! Discover how he grew up in Gharbia, Egypt playing football for the youth team El Mokawloons to being named the African Footballer of the Year in 2019 by the BBC and CAF. Learn how...

Rooney tells the action-packed story of one boy's journey from the streets of Croxteth to one of the biggest stages in world football. This heartwarming book tracks Rooney's fairytale rise from child superstar to Everton hero to Manchester United legend...

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...

This superb CGP Revision Guide covers everything students will need for success in Grade 9-1 GCSE Physical Education (PE) - from Anatomy to Sport in Society. For each topic, there are crystal-clear study notes and examples, plus exam-style practice...

What do you call an Englishman at the Qatar 2022 World Cup final? A referee! From the No.1 bestselling football series comes the Ultimate Football Heroes Joke Book - just in time for the summer! The UFH Joke book is here and it's the ultimate...

Learn about the incredible life of Rafa Nadal, the dedicated sportsperson who's tenacity and drive has inspired young athletes across the world.Little Rafa was born in Majorca, Spain. Encouraged by his two uncles, he started playing football and tennis,...

Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton.Find out how Lando Norris has become one of the world's youngest ever RACING LEGENDS! Covering his super fast rise to fame and his first Grand Prix...

Pearson Revise is the revision series from Pearson, the assessment experts. From the very start of your GCSE, Pearson Revise is the best way to keep learning up to date, practise skills and prepare for assessments and exams. Our Revision Workbooks...

It's a GOAL! Learn to play like a pro with this fantastic football skills book for children that explains all the rules, tactics, and techniques, and encourages sportsmanship on the pitch. Filled with expert football training tips and practice drills...

Saddle up for the best read on horse riding. From knowing everything about the colours, markings, and breeds of horses to learning the basics of riding, this book covers it all.Even absolute beginners can pick up the reins with this comprehensive horse...

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...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Did you know? The longest game of table football lasted more than five days. There is a football World Cup...

The No. 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Kevin de Bruyne is arguably Manchester City's best player. This is the story of how the young Belgian rose through the ranks, worked hard despite the difficulties he faced along the way, and showed...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'Balotelli...Aguerooooo! I swear you'll never see anything like this ever again!' Aguero is the tale of the boy who would go on to re-write football history forever. His dramatic 94th minute goal...

Would You Rather . . . Sniff Ronaldo's stinky sock or chew Buffon's smelly glove?Pick your gaffer's nose or be left on the substitutes' bench forever?Lick your best mate's football boots or wash your team's kit all year?Kiss Harry Kane's socks or wear...

The monster trucks are back and they're still big, just like kids love them. Monster Trucks is an in-your-face book about the eye-popping behemoths that attract more than four million Monster Jam fans every year to sold-out stadiums around the world,...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Alisson Becker is the amazing Brazilian goalkeeper who earned his dream move to Liverpool FC in the summer of 2018. His record fee of GBP66.8 million made him the most expensive goalkeeper of all time...

Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!This is the rollercoaster story of how Ronaldo grew up to become a superstar striker for Brazil, Barcelona and Real Madrid...

"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...

'Liverpool Champions of Europe. Stevie was on top of the world.'Gerrard tells of how a young boy from Merseyside would go on to captain his club for over a decade, inspiring their legendary Champions League and FA Cup wins along the way. This is the...

THE INSPIRATIONAL BESTSELLER from the manager who transformed English football - the perfect World Cup read.'Fantastic ... I've told my son Noah, aged 11, you have to read this ... I can't tell you how much I loved it because it talks about confidence,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783125654Author Simon MugfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Welbeck Publishing GroupPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

This exciting introduction to rugby will help kids get to grips with the rules of the game, learn new rugby skills, and stock up on rugby world records. This DK children's book looks at the history of the game, and touches on the main types of rugby,...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'And then came the moment Gareth had been waiting for. He'd imagined it so many times. The President of Real Madrid held up the famous white shirt with his name on the back.' Gareth Bale: The Boy...

Meet Manuel Neuer - Ultimate Football Hero.Manuel Neuer is the best goalkeeper in today's game. This is the story of how young Manuel worked his way up the ranks to become a core member of Bayern Munich's all-conquering side, as well as a captain and...

Is Kevin De Bruyne your ultimate football hero? One of the best advanced playmakers in world football today, De Bruyne is part of the star-studded Manchester City team which has won both the EFL Cup and Premier League title. With Belgium, De Bruyne was...

Is Jack Grealish your ultimate football hero? A creative and energetic presence in midfield, Grealish made his name at Aston Villa before making the move to Manchester City for a reported GBP100 million, a British transfer fee record.By that point,...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world! Find out which football team plays inside a crocodile-shaped stadium. ...

Join Lioness Leah Williamson, Arsenal and England women's football player, as she shows girls that they can be a leader at any age, and that huge things can happen when they believe in themselves!In the summer of 2022 Leah led the Lionesses to victory in...

*INSPIRE YOUNG FOOTBALL FANS THIS CHRISTMAS.*An inspiring and informative interactive guide - The Independent Football hero Beth Mead grew up playing football on the pitches of North Yorkshire. She went on to become a football champion and Golden Boot...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Sergio Ramos, the lionhearted captain of Real Madrid and Spain, is famous for his pace and strength in defence as well as his leadership on the field. Follow Sergio on his journey from Seville to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838579982Author Barry MaultFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

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...

Give the young person in your life the mindset they need to thrive.Kids today are presented with new challenges all the time. They face an uncertain future and are under constant pressure to thrive in an overwhelming and fast-paced world.You vs the...

Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton.Find out how Charles Leclerc defied the odds to become one of the world's most exciting RACING LEGENDS! Following him as he rises up the ranks of...

The perfect gift for young England football fans! Think you know everything about the Three Lions and the Lionesses? Have you heard of . . . - The naughty pitch-invading dog that stole the show at the 1962 World Cup?- The English amateurs who achieved...

The hugely successful Football Superstars series launches the ultimate joke book, filled with hundreds of the most hilarious football gags around! What's more, Football Superstars: Football Jokes Rule features page after page of hilarious pictures, with...