Olympic Reader

Soon to be a major motion picture directed by George Clooney The #1 New York Times bestseller freshly adapted for the next generation. Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary 'The Boys of '36' For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the...

From a girl with polio to the fastest woman alive. From a refugee who swam for her life to the slowest swimmer in Olympic history — and why he's a hero too. Inspiring Olympic Stories for Young Readers brings to life 17 true stories of Olympic athletes who faced impossible odds and refused to give up. Real heroes, real struggles, real courage — to inspire every young reader and young athlete on the road to the LA 2028 Games. Meet the heroes inside: Jesse Owens, who defied Hitler with four gold medals in 1936. Wilma Rudolph, who wore leg braces as a child and became the fastest woman in ...

Discover Aly Raisman's inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positive even in the toughest times on her path to gold medal success in two Olympic Games--and beyond. Aly Raisman first stepped onto a gymnastics mat as a toddler in a "mommy & me" gymnastics class. No...

What if a history project sent you back in time... to compete in the very first Olympics? When best friends Jax, Marcus, and Devin accidentally activate a mysterious time-travel device, they're hurled nearly 3,000 years into the past—landing in ancient Olympia just days before the first Olympic Games in 776 BCE. Mistaken for athletes from a distant land, the three friends have no choice but to train for and run in the legendary stadion race. But when they uncover a sinister cheating plot that threatens to destroy everything the Games stand for, they must decide: stay hidden and stay safe,...

Did you know BEARS can play ice hockey? Have you heard about the fan who once tossed a REAL LEOPARD SHARK onto the rink? Get ready to uncover the most surprising facts that hockey has to offer! Packed with extraordinary, forgotten stories, this book is a treasure trove of astonishing hockey information. It will leave young readers wide-eyed and full of new knowledge about their favorite sport! Here’s a sneak peek of what hockey fans will find inside the book: – 501 Ice Hockey Facts: The ultimate collection of jaw-dropping, hilarious, and mind-blowing trivia! – Over 75+ Expressive and ...

The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, New York Times bestselling author, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as...

Perfect for fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World: a heartfelt coming of age story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world. Twelve-year-old Ana-Marie Jin, the reigning US Juvenile figure skating champion, is not a frilly dress kind of kid. So, when Ana learns that...

“A fun, surprising, and highly entertaining sports book packed with the kind of strange true stories sports fans love to repeat. Perfect for anyone who enjoys trivia, odd facts, unforgettable athletes, and unbelievable moments from the world of sport.” -- Verified purchase. Five stars. Think you’ve heard every strange sports story? Not even close. The Book of Unusual Sports Knowledge is a lively, funny, and fascinating collection of bizarre true sports stories, surprising facts, unusual records, sports trivia, quizzes, and unforgettable moments from across the world of competition. ...

This program is read by Abby Wambach, and includes a bonus conversation. In this young listeners adaptation of her #1 New York Times bestselling book, two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion Abby Wambach inspires the next generation to find their voice, unite their pack, and...

Every young athlete needs a role model to look up to and motivate them along the way. This book includes twenty stories of great track & field athletes who have overcome adversity by setting big goals and working relentlessly to reach them. Their methods of success give practical ways to improve times and earn recognition on and off the track. Readers will find inspirational ways to get better, but also focus on how they can balance life, school, and sports. Young athletes will discover unique stories in the lives of the greats like Jesse Owens, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Florence Griffith ...

Adapted for young readers from his adult memoir, Just Don't Fall is the the hilarious true story about Josh Sundquist's battle with childhood cancer and how he worked his way to making the United States paralympic ski team. The inspiration for the Apple TV show Best Foot Forward! When he was ten...

I play sports and you can too! Whether it’s building teamwork in volleyball or resilience and perseverance in relay, join Olympian and professional hockey player Kendall Coyne Schofield for a fun and empowering picture book celebrating girls participating in sports. Dream big and encourage...

Bloomsbury presents Legacy by Michael Gillard, read by Ben Elliot. Reveals criminal corruption on a scale that the Kray twins would never have dreamt of' John Pearson, Profession of Violence, The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins 'Gillard's detailed investigation makes for a stunning and shocking...

Jason, Kass, Helen and Hector are off to participate in the Olympics! But when they get there, all is not as it seems. Can the demigods unravel the mystery before things take a dark turn? Mount Olympus Mysteries is a new series of Hi-Lo chapter audiobooks tailored for striving listeners aged...

Jason, Kass, Helen and Hector are off to participate in the Olympics! But when they get there, all is not as it seems. Can the demigods unravel the mystery before things take a dark turn? Mount Olympus Mysteries is a new series of Hi-Lo chapter audiobooks tailored for striving listeners aged...

Heartwarming stories about the power of true friendship and sticking together when times are tough - with added magic and mayhem! The collection contains two fabulous, fun and fantastical cycle adventures with Fergus and his friends: The Secret Cycle Scoop: Daisy came fifth in the tryouts, so...

Das deutschsprachige Vorwort stimmt die kleinen Zuhörer auf die Geschichte ein, und die spannende Vertonung mit Originalgeräuschen begleitet sie durch die englischen Abenteuer von Robby und seinen Freunden. Ihr wisst nicht, was Olympische Spiele sind, wer dort mitmachen darf und wann es eine Goldmedaille gibt? Dann geht es Euch wie Toby! Toby ist sechs Jahre alt und liebt Sport. Als er erfährt, dass die Olympischen Spiele bald stattfinden, hat er eine geniale Idee.