Teen Sports

Was hat Albert Einstein mit der Atombombe zu tun? Was haben Alfred Nobel und der Sprengstoff Dynamit gemeinsam? Kennst Du Marie Curie und ihre Entdeckung der Radioaktivität? Wusstest Du, dass Isaac Newton das Trägheitsgesetz und das Beschleunigungsgesetz entdeckte und deswegen sogar zum Ritter geschlagen wurde? Hast Du schon gehört, dass Thomas Edison über 1.000 Erfindungen patentiert hat und wir seinetwegen nicht im Dunkeln sitzen müssen?

Micah, the new outfielder on the Bulldogs, makes a critical error that loses a game. Now he's got enemies on the team. If only he were a better player! An unexpected ally helps him find a hidden talent that just might bring the bulldogs closer to victory. Breaking Pitch is one of five high interest quick listening stories in the Sports Beats series. These fiction audiobooks weave characters' real-life issues around the sports they play, including basketball, baseball, tennis, skiing, and soccer.

Kevin just wants to play soccer, and maybe get Terri to pay attention to him instead of the star quarterback. The star of the rival team has a grudge against him. His father's dreams are weighing on him. And he's not sure what Terri really feels.

As the Golden State Warriors came to the podium James Wiseman finally allowed himself to realize that he had finally made it, his dream had finally come true; he had made it to the NBA. It's easy to see a player like James Wiseman and all of the physical gifts and abilities, and think life has been easy for him. In reality, James has to battle through countless setbacks. But through it all, he has kept his head held high and kept working towards his goal and dream of making it to the NBA. Be inspired by James Wiseman's path to the NBA in this fast-paced biography!

Some stories need to be told. The story of Jordan Poole is one such story. It’s a story about a boy who has overcome extraordinary odds in his pursuit of his dream. Even before college, Jordan Poole was already living the dream of so many young basketball players all over the world: playing in front of millions while representing your country on the biggest stage in sports. Jordan Poole is the inspiring story of how an unlikely point guard rose to an unlikely place in college basketball history. After making a game-winning shot in his first game with Michigan, Jordan Poole became a ...

No point unpacking. No point hanging posters or butt-ugly curtains. No point when every six months Jenny Taylor moves to a new city. New school. New softball team. All thanks to her famous dad, the newest 'hot-thing' in baseball. And making friends? Impossible. Swing Away, the first novel in the Little League Series, continues the story of friendship, home, and love. And the courage needed to find your own path.

This book takes readers deep inside the life and times of one of the NFL's most exciting players, Justin Herbert, from his humble beginnings in Eugene, Oregon to his meteoric rise as a star quarterback for the Oregon Ducks. Drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020, Justin Herbert wasted no time establishing himself as one of the most dominant quarterbacks in all of football. In his first season, he broke many rookie records, including most passing touchdowns and highest passer rating. He also earned multiple Player of the Week honors and broke several NFL records, becoming the youngest ...

An invitation to train at B.A.S.E. Camp, the British Academy of Sporting Excellence, is every young athlete's dream. But what is really going on behind the scenes? Who is the mystery runner that appears out of nowhere? And where does the lake tunnel lead to, with its secret entrance beneath the statue of Olympic champion, Taffy Jones? Are the boys brave enough to find out the answers to these questions, and more?

From high school football sensation to Georgia's starting quarterback, Justin Fields is a story of adversity that turned into success. His life story, packed with faith and grit, is a testament to humility and hard work and proves that anything is possible with perseverance. Fields have all the tools to be a franchise quarterback for years to come-the arm, the smarts, the poise, and the mindset. In this book, you will read about everything from his tragic childhood that molded him into a man of faith to the quarterback gurus he has been connected with since he was a teenager--which is when ...

Between finishing late school projects and looking after her brothers and sister, Faith Patel barely has time to play soccer. And when she's at practice, surrounded by girls who can afford to play in club leagues, she doesn't even feel like part of the team. So when Coach Berg starts to give Faith extra attention, she feels...really special. It might be crazy, but suddenly Faith has a crush on her coach. Can she keep her head in the game?

It's the start of a new soccer season, and Lacy Sheridan is anxious. She spent the winter recovering from a knee injury that still gives her nightmares. But Lacy is trying not to let fear get the best of her. She needs to bring her A-game if she wants to impress soccer recruiters. Raven McAlister is a tough-as-nails player who plays the same position as Lacy - and she's going after Lacy's starting spot. Will Raven move to sabotage her teammate? And can Lacy ignore the pressure and play the way she used to?

Since they were six-year-olds, Madison and Dayton have had soccer sync. Maddie doesn't have to see her best friend on the field to know where she'll be. Her passes to Dayton are perfect, as if the two of them can read each other's minds. Together, they're a scoring machine. There's only one problem: Lately Dayton seems more interested in partying than playing soccer. And Dayton's change of heart couldn't have come at a worse time.

As a defender for the Fraser High girls' soccer team, Addie used to be ready for anything. There was no play she couldn't shut down. But now the biggest threat on the field is one of her teammates...who is also Addie's former best friend. When Eva Riley moved to town, she and Addie became super close. But when Eva wanted to be more than friends, Addie put soccer first instead. Suddenly Eva's sending Addie mean notes. Then she's screwing up Addie's plays. After a while Addie's not sure she even wants her friend back.

In dieser "klingenden Mozart-Biografie" erklärt Peter Härtling anhand von ausgewählten Briefen aus 10 Jahren, wie aus dem Wunderkind ganz allmählich ein berühmter junger Mann wurde. Seine persönlichen Kommentare sowie Anekdoten und Details aus Mozarts Leben zeigen, wie sehr er den großen Komponisten liebt und bewundert.

Alyssa Duncan is a beast on the soccer field. As the Copperheads' starting goalie, she might be the difference between a state title and total defeat - and she likes it that way. When a concussion takes Alyssa out of the lineup, her rising-star teammate Becca Miller takes over in goal. Becca turns out to be pretty good, too. And what seemed like a temporary change might not be so temporary after all. Will Alyssa heal in time for playoffs? And even if she recovers, what kind of beast will she have to be to knock Becca back to her old position?

The touching story of a legendary baseball fan, known in ballparks throughout the league as "Old Well Well". When the diehard fan becomes fatally ill, he has only one request: to see his nephew, the rising star outfielder, play in one game.

Fußball ist Toms große Leidenschaft, leider spielt er selbst nur mit mäßigem Erfolg...

Maximilian Funk is the new kid in school, and not much of a baseball fan, a deadly combination. He has to figure out a way to impress Molly Kinsman, the best pitcher in the city and the most beautiful girl he’s ever seen. One little lie couldn’t hurt, could it?

CBS NFL Today anchor James Brown recounts his story of how the decision he made as a young basketball star shaped his life forever.

Would you rather...have your employer or your parents go through your texts? Are you looking to have a fun-filled family game night that gets everyone involved or something to break the ice at a party? Perhaps you're wanting to get to know your kids and loved ones better, or maybe something to do while on a road trip or sleepover? This "Would You Rather" game audiobook made specially for teens and their families and friends will have hours feeling like minutes and have everyone thinking hard while laughing even harder!