juvenile nonfiction / biography & autobiography / sports & recreation

"After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skaters don't look like her . . . not yet at least! . . . we follow Zahra's story as she glides across the floors of her house in her socks all the way to the ice rink . . . and as she repeatedly says ''not yet'' to naysayers--including herself--who try to convince her to stop pursuing her dream"--Provided by publisher.

"Hockey centers are always in the middle of the action. Explore the careers of superstars such as Wayne Gretzky, Connor McDavid, and Hayley Wickenheiser. Who do you think is the greatest of all-time?"--Provided by publisher.

"Lionel Messi and Pel? are soccer legends. They thrilled fans with incredible goals and led their national teams to World Cup titles. But which soccer hero is better? Compare their accomplishments and decide for yourself"--Provided by publisher.

This exciting book provides an overview of the life and career of football star T.J. Watt. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to take to the floor and wow the judging panel. With tons of photos and step-by-step illustrations, this book breaks down the complicated moves that make up a gymnastic routine, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, pommel horses, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside how they're used in routines. The differences between rhythmic, acrobatic, and artistic gymnastics are explained with the help of exciting photos of expert gymnasts. Introducing world-champion individuals and international teams, this guide is great for kids that are obsessed with all things gymnastic.

Presents a young readers adaptation of the life and professional baseball career of Mariano Rivera, who played nineteen seasons in the major leagues.

An illustrated biography of the lives of professional tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.

Contains brief introductions to women soccer players, discussing their achievements.

"A great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story of how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team"--Provided by publisher.

"A great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story of how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team"--.