athletes

Get to know the greatest athletes in the history of the Olympic Winter Games, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars.

Get to know the greatest players in the history of the Summer Olympics, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars.

"How do you pick extreme sports GOATs? Is it snowboarder Chloe Kim or skateboarder Tony Hawk? Or maybe it's BMX legend Dave Mirra. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of extreme sports and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for high school students about the life and career of soccer star Lionel Messi"--Provided by publisher.

"Rock and Eddie, best friends and teammates, were poised to make history as the first ever bass fishing state champions at Polk High School. With their eyes on first place, the pair spent countless hours perfecting their fishing skills during the summer. The Polk High Panthers, led by the local phenom, Desmond Ward, also had their sights set on the state championship. A fan favorite, Desmond had already accepted a full-ride scholarship at Texas A&M. His passing records ranked him at the top of the greatest players to come from Texas. Rock wasn't interested in Desmond, his scholarship, or his record: he despised him. Rock loved and studied the game of football, but he wasn't a skilled or competent player. Bass fishing was another story; his time to shine was this year. When a freek accident derails Rock's plans, Polk High's dream of snagging a coveted title unravels. Rock is placed in an impossible situation"--Back cover.

Grab your board and get ready to hit the slopes! This beginning title uses easy-to-read text and colorful photos to introduce young readers to snowboarding, from the gear needed to the different ways to snowboard. Simple features call out important gear and show off snowboarding moves. Students just starting to read independently will find plenty of support with this fun ride of a title.

Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to archery through simple, predictable text and related photos.

At just 17, Max Verstappen made his debut as a Formula 1 driver. Since then, he's made a big name for himself, topping the F1 rankings and still far from done in his career. In this biography of Verstappen, readers learn how he got his start in F1, his career highlights, and his plans for the future. Complete with full-color photographs of Verstappen through the years, key races, and memorable moments, this volume caters to struggling or reluctant readers with accessible text and content.

"Olympian and World Champion Caster Semenya is finally ready to share the vivid and heartbreaking story of how the world came to know her name. Thrust into the spotlight at just eighteen years old after winning the Berlin World Championships in 2009, Semenya's win was quickly overshadowed by criticism and speculation about her body, and she became the center of a still-raging firestorm about how gender plays out in sports, our expectations of female athletes, and the right to compete as you are"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about more than 50 athletes who took risks, overcame the odds, and changed the rules. From historical figures to modern trailblazers, these athletes never gave up, wouldn't take no for an answer, and transformed the world of sports forever"--Back cover.