Sports & Recreation - Olympics & Paralympics
-
A Life AloftBack when he was first learning to fly an airplane, Tom Gompf found himself applying terms from his beloved sport of diving to the maneuvers he was mastering. The line began blurring between the two disciplines, and he realized being a pilot and being...
- $31.98 USD
- $31.98 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Against All Odds: The Untold Story of Canada's Unlikely Hockey HeroesFor readers of The Boys in the Boat, the remarkable story of the unlikely Canadian hockey team that clinched Olympic gold in 1948The announcement was shocking--Canada, the birthplace of hockey, would not be sending a team to the 1948 Winter Olympics in Switzerland. Outraged,...
- $36.54 USD
$69.99 USD- $36.54 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Ancient Greece and the Olympics: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the OlympicsThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back...
- $19.16 USD
$30.99 USD- $19.16 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
As Fast As Her SoftcoverDream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never...
- $29.11 USD
$55.99 USD- $29.11 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Born Ready: Making the Most of the Moments That Mark Our LivesWe all have born ready moments that mark our lives and lead us toward purpose. It's up to us to recognize them so we can become what we are meant to be.You know those moments in life you can look back on and say,...
- $59.98 USD
$107.99 USD- $59.98 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Brave EnoughTravel with Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins on her compelling journey from America's heartland to international sports history, navigating challenges and triumphs with rugged grit and a splash of glitter Pyeongchang, February 21, 2018. In the nerve-racking final seconds of the women's team sprint...
- $29.06 USD
$55.99 USD- $29.06 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Crossing the Finish LineAn inspiring nonfiction picture book about the courage and perseverance of 1964 Sri Lankan Olympian Ranatunge Karunananda, and the ways in which we define success. Sri Lankan soldier Ranatunge Karunananda is the first runner to ever represent his country in the 10,000-meter race in...
- $37.97 USD
$67.99 USD- $37.97 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Go, Wilma, Go!: Wilma Rudolph, from Athlete to ActivistGood Housekeeping Kids' Book Award Winner * "An engaging and insightful biography of an American hero--highly recommended." -School Library Journal, starred review Wilma Rudolph was a champion on the track and for civil rights. Go, Wilma, go! At the 1960 Summer Olympics, Wilma Rudolph...
- $37.97 USD
$67.99 USD- $37.97 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Gymnastica Fantastica!An exuberant picture book that encourages kids to bend, stretch, tumble, and flip! "Quick! Come and see! Somthing fabulous, it's...me!" Meet Gymnastica, a small person with big energy, as they bend and balance, bounce and roll, attempt a cartwheel and a spectacular trapeze flip-out...
- $37.97 USD
$67.99 USD- $37.97 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Gymnastics (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)Learn all about the exciting acrobatic sport of gymnastics in this new Level 2 Reader from National Geographic Kids. From somersaults and backflips on the floor to aerial moves, mounts, and dismounts on bars and beams, kids will learn all about gymnastics history, events,...
- $17.95 USD
$24.99 USD- $17.95 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the RadarWhat does it mean to be a hero-in sports and in life?Heroes aren't just the ones who bring home medals. Hero Redefined delves into the lesser-known stories of Olympic athletes-and a couple of special Olympic venues-that challenge the conventional narrative of glory and gold....
- $37.90 USD
$67.99 USD- $37.90 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
How Do You Become an Olympian?: A Book about the Olympics and Olympic AthletesHave you ever wondered how athletes become Olympians? Canadian Olympic runner and author Madeleine Kelly explains the history of the Games, how athletes train for their event, and so much more! Each topic is explored through illustrations and informative and engaging text in this...
- $25.97 USD
$46.99 USD- $25.97 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My DreamsAn Instant New York Times BestsellerWith a Foreword by Simone BilesThe sensational two-time Olympian Jordan Chiles's heartfelt, inspiring memoir chronicling her unlikely path to the podium--including the unprecedented challenges, the joy of winning, the crushing pain of defeat, and the love and support of...
- $47.97 USD
$91.99 USD- $47.97 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Inside Track: Autobiography of Carl LewisNow including Lewis's world-record-setting 100-meter dash at the 1991 World Track and Field Championships, Carl Lewis' Inside Track is one of the most controversial inside accounts of any sport ever written.Whether it's the truth about college recruiting or the inside story of drug use...
- $23.02 USD
- $23.02 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
It's a Numbers Game! Hockey: The Math Behind the Perfect Slap Shot, the Split-Second Save, and So Much More!This numbers-focused look at the fast-paced game of ice hockey from National Geographic Kids is jam-packed with stats, sports trivia, awesome photos, and math challenges--plus a fun activity at the end of every chapter. Do you know how to calculate a goalie's save percentage?...
- $19.18 USD
$53.99 USD- $19.18 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Just Add Water: My Swimming LifeA New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky. Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time...
- $49.69 USD
$95.99 USD- $49.69 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Just Add Water: My Swimming LifeA New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky. Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time...
- $37.97 USD
$67.99 USD- $37.97 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Kid Olympians: Summer: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game ChangersFeatured in the New York Times Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world's attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden,...
- $29.97 USD
$53.99 USD- $29.97 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
Lake Placid Miracle: When U.S. Hockey Stunned the WorldIn 1980 the Soviet Union had dominated the world of hockey for nearly 30 years. Nobody thought the USSR's hockey team could be beaten in the Winter Olympics. But US Hockey coach Herb Brooks didn't believe that. He pulled together a ragtag team of...
- $21.56 USD
$34.99 USD- $21.56 USD
- Unit price
- per
-
My Weird School Fast Facts: SportsThink fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!Did you know that the only sport that's been played on the moon is golf? Did you know that an NFL quarterback once threw a touchdown pass to himself?!Learn more weird-but-true sports facts with A.J....
- $19.15 USD
$26.99 USD- $19.15 USD
- Unit price
- per