Sports & Recreation

A brilliant introduction to the history of The Olympics, from the traditional games of Ancient Greece, to their revival by Pierre de Coubertin and the pomp and ceremony of the modern Games. Internet links to carefully selected websites allow children to...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!David Silva is Manchester City's greatest ever midfielder. As he played his way from the Spanish coast to the top of the Premier League, his silky skills earned him the nickname 'El Mago' - the...

The Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics series provides non-specialist primary school teachers with subject knowledge and full teaching programmes in a variety of key primary curriculum subjects. _______________ Covering a range of different sports...

'Packed with original ideas.' - the Telegraph on 101 Things for Kids To Do on a Rainy Day'A quarter of the price of a theme-park ticket and delivers significantly better value for money.' - the Independent on 101 Things for Kids To Do Outside From...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to play in the Busy Tennis match! Serve the ball, have a rally then win the match point. Meet 12 famous tennis heroes too!Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text,...

This is a concise but rich collection of games for indoors and outdoors which will be invaluable to any early-years educator.The games are developmentally appropriate and can often be played spontaneously with very little preparation.About the...

Meet Harry Maguire - Ultimate Football Hero.Harry Maguire is the boy from Sheffield who battled heroically in the Premier League with Hull City before becoming a lion-hearted defender for Leicester City. But it was with England at the 2018 World Cup that...

Football 4 Every 1 by Paul Cookson, is a brilliant collection of funny upbeat poems about football - playing it, supporting it, living it, breathing it. It's perfect to enjoy as you follow your team in Euro 2020. From the excitement of going to your...

This newly updated edition of The Football Encyclopedia (FIFA) will make you an expert of the most popular game in the world. The pages are brimming with the latest facts, stats and records, plus punchy profiles of the best international teams on the...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are...

Travel back in time to Ancient Greece to discover the origins of the Olympic Games.Bright, bold and dynamic artwork bring to life the origins of the Olympic Games. Find out about the legend behind the games, the original events and the excitement that...

How did Bear Grylls become one of the world's toughest adventurers?This is the thrilling story of everyone's favourite real-life action man - from secret childhood missions to climb the town's school buildings and steeples, to starring in his own global...

Complete your collection with these limited Ultimate Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!When Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at nine years old for being too small, he had to use all his self-belief to prove...

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 Paul Pogba your ultimate football hero? He was a key player in...

Calling all football fans! Get the lowdown on the hottest players in football today - from the major international heroes to up-and-coming stars. This fantastic football fact file will give you all the need-to-know info about the hottest players in the...

The ultimate guide to more than 100 top sports from around the world, from basketball to blade running.Are you a team player? Do you have a steady aim? Maybe you are super fast or strong? Whatever your size or skill, there is a sport out there for you...

Race through fun facts, stats and stories about one of your favourite drivers Max Verstappen, with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton.Find out how Max Verstappen went from go-karting to becoming one of the world's best RACING LEGENDS! Detailing his super-fast...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647226466Author Mary NhinFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight Editions

_______________ The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed...

A goat kid loves to do karate! And he is sure to inspire young kids to try karate as well. Follow Goat as he goes through the major stances and karate moves, teaching readers to channel focus and strength through each pose. Karate Kid's simple, measured,...

Be more, don't do more. Train smart, eat better and balance your mindset and mood as you enter your mid-life. This is the first book that is specifically designed to help you optimise your physical health, mental well-being, energy levels and...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250047090Author Erin DowningFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 381gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

An outdoor guide from the National Trust for young boys and girls with a thirst for adventure. This is the ultimate pocket-sized adventure guide to all the fun you can have in the woods: how to craft your own tools, how to build a shelter, how to cook...

Sea fishing requires a high degree of knowledge and skill and this book ensures that you can turn occasional 'luck' into consistent success.This book will allow you to:Understand tides.Know which natural foods different fish prefer.Identify the types of...

Strong, quick, and physically dominant - Erling Haaland is the striker who has it all. From an early age, his impatience and his determination to succeed always singled him out as a player to watch. This is the inspiring story of how a boy from...

Arsenal wasted no time in signing local starlet Bukayo Saka for their academy at age 9. In the year Bukayo was born, the Gunners were a footballing force who went on to take a historic trophy double. But the club faded as the years went by. Now a new era...

The best-selling guide to today's most exciting players, completely revised and updated. Here are the best of the best, from legends like Messi and Ronaldo to dynamic newcomers like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. This lively book features short...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'Philippe took a deep breath, shut his eyes and listened to the Anfield roar. The Liverpool stadium had the best atmosphere in the whole world.' Coutinho follows the Brazilian football wonder on...

A fun flap book that shows young children what goes on at major sporting events and introduces them to a range of different sports. Scenes include a professional swimming pool, an athletics stadium, a ski slope, and a cycling velodrome. With over 60...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!'None of the defenders had a chance. Luis was too quick. Before they could move, he had pounced on the ball and fired a shot into the top corner.'Suarez follows the Uruguayan's winding path from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783125173Author Aidan RadnedgeFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint Welbeck Publishing GroupPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

It is a privilege to know her - Jordan HendersonQuite remarkable - David DeinHer tenacity and courage is astonishing - Prof Phil ScratonUtterly gripping - Jimmy McGovernHer strength is inspiring - Simon RimmerPathos-laced memoires on every page - Steve...

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Physical Education First Teaching: 2018, First Exam: 2019 The Higher Physical Education Course...

Phil Foden is a once-in-a-generation talent. He grew up dreaming of wearing the sky blue of his boyhood team Manchester City, and it wasn't long before he was scouted for their academy. With Manchester City legends such as Sergio Aguero and David Silva...

An exciting, laugh-a-minute guide to every Olympic and Paralympic sportFrom boxing to boccia, find out just what it takes to become an Olympic and Paralympic star in this hilariously informative guide to the games. For each sport you'll discover why it's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385386296Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Complete your collection with these limited Ultimate Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!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...

Discover everything you need to know about football with this fully updated edition of The Football Encyclopedia. Including a pull-out EURO 2020 wallchart to fill in as the tournament progresses, this in-depth book is the ultimate guide to football...

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have...