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Max has trained hard for the town bike race, and the finish line is finally close. Every pedal stroke matters. But when another racer needs help, Max faces a choice that is harder than any hill: keep racing for the win, or stop and do the right thing.
This illustrated story blends the excitement of a bike race with a warm lesson about friendship, sportsmanship, and empathy. Young readers can follow Max through the rush of competition while thinking about what it really means to be a champion.
Clear, age-friendly storytelling makes this a good choice for readers who enjoy sports stories with heart, especially those learning how courage and kindness can matter just as much as coming in first.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
28 Pages
Lizzie Murphy loved baseball more than anything, and she was better at it than almost anyone else in town. But growing up in the early 1900s, everyone told her that the baseball diamond was no place for a girl. Lizzie refused to listen.
Starting out as a batboy for her local team, she practiced tirelessly until she could pitch faster and catch harder than the boys. She talked her way onto the roster and quickly proved that she belonged on the field. By the time she was eighteen, Lizzie was determined to do the impossible and sign with a professional team to make a living playing the sport she adored.
Discover the incredible true story of a trailblazing athlete who broke the rules and shattered expectations. Lizzie's unstoppable determination will inspire anyone who has ever been told they cannot achieve their dreams.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
37 Pages
Kenichi Zenimura just wants to play baseball, even though everyone tells him he is much too small. He proves them all wrong by growing up to be a true star, eventually playing alongside legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. But everything changes in 1941. When the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, Zeni and his family are forced from their home and sent to a dusty, desolate internment camp along with thousands of other Japanese Americans. Trapped behind barbed wire in a bleak desert, Zeni decides he will not let his spirit be broken. Using sheer determination, he builds a baseball diamond right in the middle of the camp. Discover the inspiring true story of how one man brought a beloved game and a vital sense of hope to a community that desperately needed a reason to cheer.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
52 Pages
Lace up your skates and hit the track in 1948 New York City, where a fierce and fast paced rivalry is about to make sports history. Midge Brasuhn is scrappy and lightning quick, while Gerry Murray is a gutsy glamour girl who refuses to back down. Together, these two incredible athletes are about to battle it out in a high speed game of Roller Derby.
Feel the excitement of a packed arena as thousands of television viewers tune in to watch this thrilling, hard hitting competition for the very first time. You will get an up close look at the grit, determination, and intense rivalry that helped launch the era of televised sports and proved that women could be the toughest competitors on wheels.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Imagine loving sports so much that you decide to write about them for a living, even when everyone tells you it is a job only for men. Mary Garber was a pioneering journalist who faced a time when women were rarely allowed in the newspaper business. She was not even permitted to sit in the press boxes at games, but that never stopped her from getting the story.
Follow Mary's amazing fifty six year career as she covers everything from local games to groundbreaking African American sports events that others ignored. You will see how her dedication and fairness earned her the respect of athletes and coaches everywhere. This engaging true story shows how one brave writer broke all the rules to become a legendary voice in sports history.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
44 Pages
How Two Teams and One Scrappy Player Put Women's Hoops on the Map
Step onto the court in 1896 and witness the very first intercollegiate women's basketball game. Agnes Morley was raised on a cattle ranch and sent to Stanford University to learn to be a proper lady. But it did not take long for her to trade her spurs for bloomers and a brand new sport called basketball.
Join Agnes as she leads her scrappy team into a heart pounding, historical matchup against the University of California at Berkeley. You will feel the excitement and tension of a game that brought national attention to women's sports for the very first time. This dynamic true story captures the fierce determination and teamwork of the trailblazing athletes who put women's hoops on the map.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm
Stand on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and face the freezing, churning waves of the English Channel alongside Gertrude Ederle. It is August 1926, and twenty one miles of perilous waterway separate this brave swimmer from the English coastline. Many people thought a woman could never make this grueling swim, but Trudy was determined to prove them wrong.
Dive into the action as you follow her stroke by stroke through this record smashing victory. You will feel the chill of the water and the sheer willpower it took to conquer one of the most famous athletic challenges in the world. This stunningly illustrated true story celebrates a defining moment in sports history and the incredible courage of a young woman who refused to give up.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
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Winter usually means hiding away in a warm burrow, but not for Lucy the mouse. She loves the crunch of snow, her fluffy wool hat, and most of all, she loves to ice skate. She cannot wait to share her favorite frosty hobby with her friends.
Why it pulls you in
Lucy is a bold and generous mouse who wants to show everyone that winter is better when you play together. Even after a messy indoor snowball fight, she is determined to get her friends out on the ice. Her clever plan will have you eager to bundle up and find your own winter fun.
6-8 Years
31 Pages
Al, Nicky, Palmer, Fabiola, and Seba all play for the Jackson Middle School soccer team. For the first time ever, the team is going co-ed because of Nicky's hard work. However, Al wants to keep the girls off the field to please his demanding father.
This fierce rivalry threatens to tear the whole team apart, forcing everyone to pick a side. But when Palmer uncovers the real reason Nicky joined the team, he realizes there is a much bigger problem than winning games. To get ahead, they have to learn how to stop fighting and start playing together. This fun and engaging graphic novel features text in both English and Spanish. You will discover a great story about sports, working through problems, and the true meaning of teamwork both on and off the soccer field.
6-8 Years
208 Pages
Don and Donna are twins who share everything, especially their immense love for the game of baseball. Don has spent hours teaching Donna how to pitch, catch, and swing a bat like a true champion. She is arguably the best player in the neighborhood, but there is one giant, unfair rule standing in her way: the local team only allows boys to play. Donna is forced to sit on the sidelines while her brother takes the field. However, when the day of the huge championship game arrives, Don suddenly falls terribly ill and cannot leave his bed. The team desperately needs their star player. Taking a massive risk, Donna secretly tucks her hair under a baseball cap, puts on Don's oversized uniform, and steps up to the plate. You will cheer out loud as Donna proves that true talent has absolutely nothing to do with whether you are a boy or a girl.
6-8 Years
63 Pages
Step up to the plate for the wildest baseball game in history! The Boston Beasts and the New York Pets are battling it out in the final game of the Animal World Series, and the tension is high. The bases are loaded, the crowd is roaring, and it all comes down to one player: Tulip.
This hilarious twist on the classic poem "Casey at the Bat" is packed with clever rhymes and laugh-out-loud wordplay. As you read along, you will spot all sorts of creatures taking the field, from swinging octopi to heavy-hitting hippopotami. The amazing cut-paper illustrations bring every wild catch and wacky play right off the page.
Whether you are a huge baseball fan or just love a funny animal story, this rhyming adventure is a guaranteed home run. Grab your peanuts and get ready to cheer!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
The year is 1917, and twelve-year-old Willard Babson is enjoying a perfectly normal afternoon in rural New Hampshire. But his ordinary day takes a sudden, thrilling turn when a fancy roadster slides off the dirt path and gets stuck right in front of him. The tall young driver stepping out of the mud is none other than Babe Ruth, the greatest left-handed pitcher in baseball.
After helping the famous athlete pull his car from the ditch, Willard and his family forge an unexpected connection with the rising sports star. From that chance encounter on a quiet country road, you will follow along as the Babson family watches the Babe's legendary career unfold. It is a captivating blend of real American history and engaging storytelling that brings a sports legend right to your front door.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
56 Pages
