Teen Sports

In the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas stole hearts and flew high as the All-Around Gold Medal winner, as well as acting as a critical member of the US gold-medal-winning women gymnastics team. In this personal autobiography, Gabrielle tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination, demonstrating you can reach your dreams if you let yourself soar.

Inspiring Football Stories for Kids and Teens 🏈 35 Epic Stories of Perseverance, Teamwork, and Legendary Greatness! 🏆 Football isn’t just a game—it’s a journey of determination, teamwork, and never giving up. Every touchdown, every impossible catch, and every game-changing play is a lesson in resilience, heart, and pushing past limits. In this book, young readers will dive into 35 inspiring true stories of football’s greatest players, coaches, and teams. From Tom Brady’s underdog rise to GOAT status to Patrick Mahomes’ electrifying playmaking, from Walter Payton’s ...

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During the depths of the Great Depression, Seabiscuit won against incredible odds and uplifted the hearts of Americans from the streets to the White House. Ralph Moody recounts the thrilling tale of the plucky horse who refused to quit, the down-on-his-luck jockey who didn't let horrendous accidents keep him out of the saddle, and the taciturn trainer who brought out the best in both.

Watching a bicycle race is exciting, but have you ever wondered about the science behind the speed? From before riders reach the track until they blaze across the finish line, science plays a key role. Find out about the concepts behind bicycle and track design, aerodynamic clothing and gear, and much more!

Achieve unshakeable confidence and master mental toughness! Do you feel overwhelmed by competition, struggle to bounce back from setbacks, or doubt your abilities in your sport? If so, you're not alone. Many young athletes face these challenges. The good news? You can develop unshakeable confidence and mental toughness! This book is crafted for young athletes seeking straightforward, proven exercises for success on and off the field. In The Confident Young Athlete , you'll discover: The 5 core principles of mental toughness for daily application.

Grace lives and breathes gymnastics - but no matter how hard she pushes herself, she can never be perfect enough. Leigh, Grace's best friend, has it all: a gymnastics career, a normal high-school life...and a secret that could ruin everything. Camille wants to please her mom, wants to please her boyfriend, and, most of all, wants to walk away.

For ages 7-12, an exciting new gymnastics book series--The Gymnasts of Maple Hill! Rory, a 12-year-old gymnast and former Level 5 champion, is returning to Maple Hill Gymnastics. Rory took a year off from gymnastics while her mom recovered from cancer. Now her mom is feeling better, and Rory is back to practice, planning to compete Level 6 in the fall. Rory’s neighbors, the Gimbels, own a bakery in town. Rory is invited to help their granddaughter, Aimee, in the bakery. She enjoys learning to decorate cakes, dip donuts, and make bagel baskets. Rory is concerned when she hears that the ...

Now a Challenger, Jessamy is moving up the ranks of the Fives - the complex athletic contest favored by the lowliest Commoners and the loftiest Patrons alike. Pitted against far more formidable adversaries, success is Jes' only option, as her prize money is essential to keeping her hidden family alive. She leaps at the chance to tour the countryside and face more competitors, but then a fatal attack on her traveling party puts Jes at the center of the war that Lord Kalliarkos - the prince she still loves - is fighting against their country's enemies.

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Exclusive interviews with the top athletes in sports today. Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got to the Top reveals how these men and women reached the heights of their profession so that you can too. Each chapter tells a different story, as each superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals and reach the pinnacle of their profession.

Death on the River of Doubt takes listeners inside the thrilling journey that unfolded as Theodore Roosevelt and his companions navigated the Amazonian River of Doubt through an unforgiving and unpredictable jungle. With new threats at every turn, from bloodthirsty piranhas and raging rapids to starvation, disease, and a traitor in their own ranks, it seemed that not everyone would make it out alive.

Perhaps you’ve seen a few of your friends mountain biking and want to get involved, or maybe you have been watching some social media videos showing the cool tricks you can do on the trail. Whatever your reasoning might be, it sounds like mountain biking is for you! The good news is you’ve come to the right place. Mountain Biking for Teens is the perfect starting point, whether you’re a total first-timer or you want to build confidence in your skills so you can take your riding to the next level.

Sophomore high school student Lorali Mathews has one goal: win a scholarship to play volleyball at a Division One school. The only thing standing in her way? A losing streak. A toxic teammate. A murderous man. A distracting boy. Yucky kale chips .... oh yeah, and about four inches in height.And it doesn't help that her aunt-- who inspired her love for volleyball-- passed away in an unfortunate accident. What good will Lorali do to her aunt's legacy if she doesn't take her dreams all the way to college? But with a teammate harboring a dangerous secret, one that could endanger that teammate's...

For ages 7-12, an exciting new gymnastics book series--The Gymnasts of Maple Hill! Brea and her brother Britt are 12-year-old twins who are both competitive gymnasts. Brea is an Xcel Gold gymnast, hoping to soon move to Platinum. Britt is a Level 8 Junior Elite gymnast who is extremely talented. Britt has big goals: to qualify for Development Program Nationals as a Junior Elite gymnast and then to qualify for USA Championships—maybe even making the Junior National Team. Sometimes Brea gets annoyed when everyone acts so impressed with her twin brother, and she secretly wishes she was as ...

Kick off your day in an inspiring way with this 90 day devotional. Crafted for the devout and the footy enthusiast alike, this daily devotional connects your passion for Aussie Rules Football with your desire to deepen your understanding of Catholic teachings. A footy game is filled with challenges, victories, and moments that test our resolve, much like our spiritual journey. Each day, you will be presented with a Scripture passage or a profound Church teaching.The passion, the strategies, the teamwork, and the spirit of football are beautifully intertwined with the virtues of faith, ...

Ever heard of bathtub racing? Or a place where people live on floating islands made entirely of reeds? How about seeing the sun set twice in one day. It's possible, but where? Or that crows can actually bear grudges? All these fascinating fun facts and more are here to tickle your mind and keep you as well as the folks around you entertained: Packed nicely in this neat book Globe-Trotting Interesting Facts For Curious Minds, prepare to be amazed and have your trivia skills sharpened as you satisfy your thirst for knowledge.

There was a time when running the mile in four minutes was believed to be beyond the limits of human foot speed. In 1952, after suffering defeat at the Helsinki Olympics, three world-class runners each set out to break this barrier: Roger Bannister was a young English medical student who epitomized the ideal of the amateur; John Landy the privileged son of a genteel Australian family; and Wes Santee the swaggering American, a Kansas farm boy and natural athlete.

It’s one of the most famous sports images of all time. Former heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston is sprawled on his back in the boxing rim. Muhammad Ali stands over Liston, holding his right hand as if ready to throw another punch.

On a scorching hot day in July 1936, thousands of people cheered as the US Olympic teams boarded the SS Manhattan, bound for Berlin. Among the athletes were the 14 players representing the first-ever US Olympic basketball team. This is the incredible true story of basketball, from its invention by James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891, to the sport's Olympic debut in Berlin and the eclectic mix of people, events, and propaganda on both sides of the Atlantic that made it all possible.