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Coach Deion Sanders: The Unauthorized Biography invites young listeners on an exciting journey into the life and accomplishments of the legendary sports figure. Through an unauthorized and captivating account, this book offers an engaging glimpse into the remarkable story of Coach Deion Sanders, tailored specifically for children and young listeners.

Gooaal! Soccer fans, get your game on with this book about one of the biggest tournaments in women’s sports. The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991 -- 110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women...

Coge tus Js y salta a la cancha con esta biografía en español de ¿Quién fue? sobre la superestrella de la NBA Michael Jordan. Conoce al hombre que cambió el juego para siempre. Michael Jordan siempre ha sido competitivo, incluso de pequeño luchaba por llamar la atención. Su necesidad de...

Spectate the spirited world of NASCAR through the eyes of the sport’s top drivers like Bubba Wallace, Danica Patrick, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., while highlighting their careers, histories, and legacies.

Travel to Greece and watch Cynisca, a Spartan princess, become the first ever woman to win at the ancient Olympic Games. Or touch the heavens with Junko Tabei as she carves her path through history and mountain ranges with little applause but a lot of bravery. In this book Kate Pankhurst, descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars.

Hilary Knight started skating when she was five. Fifteen years later, she was the youngest member on Team USA at the 2010 Olympics. The next 10 years of her career have only gotten more impressive. Discover more about Knight's highlights on and off the ice in this thrilling biography in the Stars of Sports series.

Alex Morgan first joined a soccer team when she was 14 years old, quickly impressing her peers and coaches with her skills. From there, she grew to become a world-class soccer player, reaching incredible heights including a FIFA Women's World Cup championship and an Olympic gold medal. Learn about Alex's rise in soccer in this electric biography in the Stars of Sports series.

Learn about the record-breaking career of basketball superstar Caitlin Clark in this Who HQ Now biography featuring newsmakers and trending topics. Point guard Caitlin Clark took the world of college basketball by storm when she began playing for the University of Iowa in 2020, earning 27 points...

In Stephen Curry: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Sharpest Shooters, you'll hear about the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier point guards, Stephen Curry. Curry has had an electrifying five-year career playing in the National Basketball Association. In this short audiobook, we will learn about how Steph became the star point guard that he is today.

This short unauthorized biography of LeBron James highlights his journey so far in the NBA from once-doubted leader to perennial title contender. Few players demand as much excitement from crowds as LeBron James. It does not take a basketball fanatic to recognize and respect the name of LeBron James. Around the world, fans idolize LeBron for his unbelievable athletic prowess and collaborative team-based nature on the court.

In May 1996 the media scrambled to document the gripping story of sixteen-year-old Mark Pfetzer's expedition to Mount Everest. Not only was he the youngest climber ever to attempt the summit, he also witnessed the tragedy documented in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, in which eight climbers...

Inspire your children to reach for gold with simple, engaging stories about the world’s most incredible athletes, to listen to at home or on the go. These sportspeople started out as amateurs, but each had a dream of becoming the best, and with perseverance and passion broke records and...

Dmitri Mendeleyev gave science one of its most important discoveries when he published his periodic table of elements. The periodic table has determined much in the way of science in the past and will continue to do so in the future. The scientist behind the table came from the barren wasteland of Siberia in 19th-century Russia and rose to world acclaim for his work in chemistry.

¿Quién es Travis Kelce? ¿Cómo logró un joven que practicaba tres deportes convertirse en campeón del Super Bowl en dos ocasiones? ¡Descúbrelo en este emocionante libro de la serie Who HQ Now sobre uno de los jugadores de fútbol americano más populares de Estados Unidos, ahora en...

As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time color...

In Kyrie Irving: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Versatile Point Guards, you'll hear about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Kyrie Irving. This short, unauthorized biography of Kyrie Irving highlights his quick ascent into the league as a brilliant passer and scorer.

The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography. As the son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball...

In Dirk Nowitzki: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Best European Stars, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier power forward, Dirk Nowitzki. Since entering the league in the the late 90s, Dirk Nowitzki has established and remained one of the most dominant power forwards to ever play the game. With a dynamic ability to take ridiculously difficult fadeaway jumpers to popping out to the top of the key for a rainbow three-pointer, Nowitzki has wowed audiences all around the world.

The uplifting memoir of U.S. national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard, adapted for young readers. In this heartwarming and candid account, Tim Howard opens up about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette Syndrome defied the odds to become one of the world's premier goalkeepers...

Forget just touchdowns and stats. What if your child could unlock the real-life superpowers that forged football's greatest legends? This is more than a book of stories; it’s a journey into the heart of a champion, revealing the secrets of Resilience, Leadership, Integrity, and the many other hidden virtues that separate the good from the G.O.A.T. This is the playbook for building a champion's heart. Inside, you won't just hear about what these gridiron heroes did; you'll discover how their character powered every play.