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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.