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From Jack Nicklaus's legendary grit to Tiger Woods’s incredible comeback and Ben Hogan's heroic return after a near-fatal accident, this book offers a front-row seat to the determination, perseverance, and heart that define the greatest names in golf. Each chapter highlights a different golfing icon, exploring the ups, downs, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped their journeys to success.

Discover soccer’s most powerful stories—from global legends to everyday heroes—in one unforgettable book for kids 8–12. Does your child dream of scoring like Messi or leading like Rapinoe? Epic Soccer Stories takes readers on a world tour of true tales of passion, grit, leadership, and inclusion—from Pelé’s joyful beginnings and blind athletes breaking barriers to Bolivia’s sky-high pitches and Toronto’s BMO Field preparing for World Cup 2026.

Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, including Johnny Weir, Chloe Kim, Alex and Maia Shibutani, Surya Bonaly, and 12 other inspiring Olympians.

According to educators, kids are more likely to engage with materials they can relate to, with stories that feature real-life heroes having the power to captivate young minds and instill values that last a lifetime. And that’s where this book comes in…

Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics—and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began! In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends. Featuring kid-friendly wording, this book will inspire you to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! The diverse and inspiring group also includes Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Nadia Comaneci, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Wilma Rudolph, and Megan Rapinoe.

Berlin, 1936. The Olympic finals of the eight-oared rowing race. Germany, Italy, USA. The American boat touches the finish line first, beating all odds and sending Hitler away in a silent rage. In the midst of the Great Depression, the nine rowers showed the world what true grit really meant. They were western, working-class boys who never expected to beat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did.

Our collection of 35 Awesome Football Stories for Kids is crafted to not only inspire young athletes aged 8-12 but also teach them the value of perseverance and courage. It's packed with inspirational footballing entertainment that’s sure to give you and your kids no end of fun.

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school. Race-car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive”. And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play.

Discover the true story of Maria Pepe, an eleven-year-old girl who changed the course of Little League history. Maria Pepe loved baseball. When Little League formed in her hometown in 1972, she was eager to prove herself as a competitor. There was only one problem: Little League was not open to...

Cheryl loves horses. She’s been studying thoroughbreds at her family’s horse racing stables since she was old enough to ride on the shoulders of her father, a famous horse trainer. Cheryl wants to be a jockey. One problem—she is a girl, and there has never been a Black female jockey in history! Jetolara is a young thoroughbred finding his place in the herd. When Cheryl literally falls onto his back, and Jeto sprints off across the pasture, Cheryl discovers that she doesn’t just want to be a jockey, she is a jockey—and she and Jeto were born to race.

Ironing on a mountainside. Chasing after cheese. These are not your ordinary activities. Get ready to learn about some of the world’s strangest sports.