Sports And Recreation category: 3248 books

Meet Baseball's Most Dominant Pitcher! Growing up in Dallas, Texas, Clayton Kershaw already had big-league dreams. From an early age, the talented phenom received much praise for his commanding pitching skills. By the time the hard-working athlete reached high school, the legendary Los Angeles...

All-Star, Gold Glove Winner and Silver Slugger! Outfielder Matt Kemp is one of the most successful players in Los Angeles Dodgers history. A five-tool player, the star athlete excels at hitting for average, power, baserunning, throwing, and fielding. He is also one of the most respected and beloved...

For more than a century, the World Series has captivated baseball fans. From Babe Ruth's Called Shot in 1932 and Reggie Jackson's three-in-a-row home runs in 1977, to the "reverse the curse" wins by Boston in 2004 and Chicago in 2005--this action-packed volume is sure to please. Quotes from...

It wasn't until Canadian teams started losing in international tournaments in the mid 1950s that an epic hockey rivalry between Canada and the Soviet Union began. Canadians believed hockey was "their game." So Canadians were in for a rude awakening when they lost Game One of the 1972 Summit...

Frankie and his soccer team travel to fantastic lands to play some of the wildest soccer matches ever!

Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? Lewis had a dream -- to be a Formula 1 racing driver. This is the story of Lewis's early years and his break through into top-level motorsports. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence....

A childhood biography of a groundbreaking African-American athlete. Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) was the first African American man to win a major tennis tournament. He did not start out with a love of the game--his favorite sport was actually baseball--but growing up in the racist south, Arthur...

LeBron James is the shy son of a teenage mother, both wandering, constantly searching for a home and fighting to survive. When LeBron s immense talent is finally discovered, he seizes the opportunity and changes his life forever.  This is the heartfelt story of a young boy s incredible rise to...

What does an Olympic champion eat for breakfast? How can you become the fastest runner in the world? At what age can you start training to be a boxer? Interesting facts, super secrets and never before seen photos of some of the best-known sporting heroes including boxer Amir Khan, runners Mo...

Did you know that the top BMX vert riders can race up and down ramps to show off awesome stunts like no-handed 900° aerial spins? They can rotate their bikes two and a half times while airborne. They do moves such as cliffhangers and tailwhips, wowing fans and judges alike.

The traditional definition of a pressure point is a point that, when pressure is applied, produces crippling pain. This is learnt in a Chinese martial art called Dim Mak based on acupuncture pressure points, but this art is very restricted and needs and understanding of Chinese acupuncture points....

This book looks at the Paralympics, from the athletes and the sports to the stadiums and the spectators!

He conquered the thing that nearly took his life At five years old, Cullen Jones nearly drowned. While some people might stay away from water after that, Jones conquered his fear when his mother enrolled him in a swimming class. Not only did he learn to swim, he quickly found that he was a good swimmer…...

David Ortiz is always ready when the Boston Red Sox need their biggest slugger. Big Papi, as he is known to fans and teammates, has led his team to three World Series championships with his powerful hitting. David is one of baseball's greatest superstars, winning game after game with his bat. But...