World Kids Sports

Looking for the perfect gift to inspire that young athlete in your life? Do you want them to learn the power of perseverance, mental toughness, triumph, and greatness through fun and engaging stories based on real-life sports legends?

The Whiz Kids recounts the history of a team that, though hand-built to be champions, fell short—yet remains legendary anyway.

Soccer (or football) is a popular and beloved sport all over the world. Discover the most talented goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards with Soccer Biographies for Kids. This lineup shows you what it takes to be one of the greats, with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players on the pitch.

Ignite your child's imagination with the thrilling pages of "Inspiring Sports Stories for Curious Minds: 18 Athlete Biographies and How They Became the Best in the World". This captivating collection of tales takes your young reader on an unforgettable journey, delivering a front-row seat to the lives of 18 global sports superstars. Every turn of the page reveals a new adventure, a new challenge overcome, and a new champion standing tall. From the soccer fields of Brazil to the tennis courts of the United States, from the swimming pools of Australia to the cricket pitches of India, the ...

In 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the current of their circumstance. The goal? To become Olympians. They faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The children were Japanese-American, were malnourished and barefoot, and had no pool; they trained in the filthy irrigation ditches that snaked down from the mountains into the sugarcane fields.

¡Bienvenido a la Escuela de Fútbol! Prepárate para una aventura épica donde el fútbol no es solo un juego, sino un lenguaje universal que nos enseña sobre sueños, perseverancia y el espíritu humano. "Historias Inspiradoras de Fútbol Para Niños" invita a los jóvenes lectores a descubrir 42 leyendas del fútbol, cada una un modelo de resiliencia y éxito. Desde Pelé y Ronaldinho hasta Messi y Cristiano Ronaldo, estas historias van más allá del campo, ofreciendo lecciones de vida.

Ready to be blown away? Welcome to a book full of fun facts, incredible anecdotes, and things so strange you'll wonder if they're real (but they are!). There’s no boring theory or tests here—just a collection of fascinating facts that will make you laugh, marvel, and want to share them with everyone. Did you know that the human body glows in the dark, even if we can’t see it? Or that octopuses have 3 hearts and 9 brains? Or that in some cities it’s actually illegal to die? And that there are countries where you can be fined for carrying chickens in your pockets? Yes, you read that ...

15 Of The Most Inspirational Stories From The Best Athletes In Sports History To Help Inspire & Motivate The Young Athlete In Your Life! Do you have a young athlete in your life you want to inspire? Do they need a dose of inspiration from the greatest athletes to have ever played? Do you want to help fire them up & get them more motivated than ever while teaching them valuable life lessons? Well you are in the right place! Inside we have 15 Inspiring Stories from the greatest sportsmen and women to ever step onto the field. Not only that, each story will take the young athlete in your life ...

Welcome to the School of Soccer! Dive into a world where soccer is more than a game—it's a lesson in dreams, perseverance, and triumph. "Inspiring Soccer Stories for Kids" invites young readers to discover the lives of 28 soccer legends who exemplify resilience and success. From Pelé and Ronaldinho’s iconic moves to Messi and Ronaldo’s relentless drive, these stories go beyond the pitch, offering lessons every child can apply to their life.

Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed African-American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America.

Welcome to Golf lesson for beginners, as we all know your first encounter with any new action can be intimidating - that goes for a spin course, salsa dance, or a round of Golf. Are you new to golf or you’re willing to know more about golf or this is the first golf book you will be reading, then do not worry? I have made this book more transparent for dummies in the aspect of Golf, explaining in details what Golf is and how the game is played. I’ve played with a couple of beginners lately, and it forced me to take a look at the experience from their perspective. I have drilled down into...

After breaking or tying more than 60 records in hockey, it's no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as "The Great One". Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from the time he first laced up a pair of skates. When he retired from the NHL in 1999, he had led several teams to Stanley Cup victories, competed in the Olympics, and changed the way hockey was played forever.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This volume features Billie Jean King, the world champion tennis player who fought successfully for women's rights.

As a child, Megan Rapinoe watched her brother play soccer. It wasn't long before she was kicking the ball around. Her playing career has gained much success, and the left winger is now known as a leader on and off the field. In 2019, she played for the U.S team that won the World Cup. Discover Rapinoe's journey to becoming a world star in this thrilling biography in the Stars of Sports series.

Pitching Perfection and Glove-Tastic Plays: Baseball Trivia for 9-12 Year-Olds is the perfect audiobook for any young fan who loves baseball. Whether they're watching games on TV or playing catch in the backyard, this audiobook is sure to become a favorite in their collection. So get ready to hit a home run with this exciting baseball trivia book for 9- to 12-year-olds!

Are you looking to discover an exciting world of sports and adventure like you have never known before? Embark on an extraordinary journey with “100 unique sports” and discover the thrill of ice boating on the frozen surfaces of artic lakes to the chills of doing your mundane chores of ironing clothes except in midair, and many more mind-blowing human creations that defy the convention. In this book, you will explore 100 + unique sports under 6 different categories of individual, team, combat, contact, extreme, and animal sports to learn about interesting sports such as: Mud Belly Flop:...

A perfect gift to surprise and delight anyone! Did you know that in some tribal communities, temple monkeys steal tourists’ glasses and valuables, then return them only if “bribed” with food? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to wear a Victorian-era hat with a built-in water tank designed to mist your face on the hottest days? Can you imagine bridges made from living roots that grow stronger over time instead of weaker, as if nature itself were an ingenious engineer? Did you know that the platypus—part mammal, part duck-billed oddity with a venomous spur—actually lays ...

In 1990, though no one knew it then, a fearless group of players changed the sport of soccer in the United States forever. Young, bronzed, and mulletted, they were America’s finest athletes in a sport that America loved to hate. Even sportswriters rooted against them. Yet this team defied massive odds and qualified for the World Cup, making possible America’s current obsession with the world’s most popular game. New Kids in the World Cup is the origin story of modern American soccer.

The American boxing champ and vocal civil rights activist Muhammad Ali is the 27th hero in the New York Times best-selling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. Muhammad Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today.

Ever heard of bathtub racing? Or a place where people live on floating islands made entirely of reeds? How about seeing the sun set twice in one day. It's possible, but where? Or that crows can actually bear grudges? All these fascinating fun facts and more are here to tickle your mind and keep you as well as the folks around you entertained: Packed nicely in this neat book Globe-Trotting Interesting Facts For Curious Minds, prepare to be amazed and have your trivia skills sharpened as you satisfy your thirst for knowledge.