sports

Learn about famous cheaters in sports and the scandals they created.

Who doesn't love swinging a tennis racket, riding a bike, or jumping in a pool on a hot, summer day. What summer sports do you play? Explore all about summer sports through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!.

A collection of short stories about the trials and triumphs of girls in sports.

"Dirt bikes are motorcycles that are made for riding off-road. Get the facts on dirt bike parts, how fast they can go, and why they are good for racing and performing tricks."--.

When Sydney Todachine's parents are selected to do research in the Amazon over the summer, Sydney has to spend her break before middle school on her grandfathers ranch. When her secret nighttime horseback riding turns into an opportunity to enter the local rodeo, she's not sure she has what it takes to compete against more experienced riders. But she gives it a shot and surprises herself by doing extremely well. Includes text-related questions, writing prompts, and a glossary.

The Hunting Encyclopedia provides readers with in-depth information about hunting. Alongside details about commonly hunted species and hunting gear, readers will learn about hunting strategies, uses for hunted game, the importance of conservation, and how to stay safe while hunting. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

Introduces the basic gameplay of football, covering the sport's history, equipment, primary positions, and common rules.

In the last century, Black Americans have not only exceled in a variety of sports, they have also been crucial to social change in America. Profiled in this book are five important Black Americans in sports: major league baseball player Jackie Robinson, professional boxer Muhammad Ali, professional tennis player Serena Williams, professional basketball player LeBron James, and Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix.

"One hundred years ago, one of the most popular spectator sports was bicycle racing, and the man to beat was Marshall 'Major' Taylor who set records in his teens and won his first world championship by age twenty. The first African American world champion in cycling and the second Black athlete to win a world championship in any sport, Major Taylor faced down challenge after challenge, not least the grueling Six-Day Race, a test of speed, strength, and endurance. With energy, heart, and pounding verse, Charles R. Smith Jr. evokes the excitement of the crowd at Madison Square Garden as Major powered through exhaustion, hallucinations, and racist abuse from fellow riders, who tried to crash his bike throughout the competition. Leo Espinosa's dynamic illustrations capture the action, and as day six draws to a close, and Major's odds narrow, there is little doubt that his triumphant rise and legacy as an international cycling champion are assured--whatever the outcome of one race--in this high-octane tribute to a trailblazing athlete"--Provided by the publisher.

"A richly reported and provocative look at the history of women's sports and the controversy surrounding trans athletes by a leading LGBTQ+ sports journalist. Fair Play looks at all sides of the issue and presents a reasoned and much-needed solution that seeks to preserve opportunities for all going forward"--Provided by publisher.