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At 17, Karen Chen has already achieved what some girls can only dream of - and it's only the beginning for her. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she began figure skating at five. Ten years and many grueling training sessions later, she won a bronze medal at the 2015 US Championships after sustaining a nearly career-ending ankle fracture a year earlier. In 2017, she became the US National Champion, winning gold twice and receiving the highest score ever recorded for the short program at the US National level.

Get outside with this audiobook that shows how explorers have found their way around the planet for thousands of years. Hear about the ancient Polynesians who tracked the stars and waves to sail precise paths through the ocean. Or the Age of European Exploration navigators who used compasses and dead reckoning to reach the New World. And learn the science behind radar and modern-day GPS satellites. Then discover how to do it yourself! Up your adventure game and learn to find north and south by reading the trees, make a simple compass, use the stars to tell time, and more.

Michael Jordan admits that he has failed a lot, but failing has, also, allowed him to succeed. In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children's book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid's book about how taking chances and working hard is needed to succeed.

Did you know that street skateboarders perform incredible tricks by creating obstacles out of structures you might find along a city sidewalk? Street skateboarders jump their boards onto curbs and stairs. They grind down railings. They flip their boards around with their toes.

Here’s a chance to sit down with Kirk Cousins, record-setting former Michigan State Quaterback and draft pick of the NFL’s Washington Redskins. Get an inside look at high-stakes football and the experiences that helped Cousins put his values and faith into action, on and off the field. In this audiobook, Kirk Cousins tells stories from his own life under the bright lights of college and pro football.

Auston Matthews felt at home on the ice as soon as he stepped onto a rink as a kid. Soon, hockey scouts watched him closely as he broke records in the youth hockey. After signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he made an immediate impact by being the first player in the modern era to score four goals in his National Hockey League debut. Learn about the rise of a three-time NHL All-Star in this exciting, fast-paced biography.

Take your martial arts training to the next level with this audiobook! Taekwondo: A Practical Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art is written by Bill and Katie Pottle, owners of the Korean Academy of Taekwondo in Aurora, CO. Their school has worked with students of all ages and abilities, from 2-year-olds to Olympians to senior citizens. The audiobook contains sections on kicks, forms, one steps, history and philosophy, mechanics of board breaking, increasing power and speed, and much more.

"¡Cambia las reglas! La idea de que hay cosas "para niñas" o "para niños" es del pasado; aquí, ¡nos divertimos todas y todos! En esta guía ilustrada conocerás a mujeres increíbles a quienes el deporte les cambió la vida y que, a su vez, cambiaron el mundo. Como Bobbi Gibb, ¿sabías que se disfrazó de hombre para colarse en la maratón de Boston en los sesenta? O Laura Serrano, la fabulosa madre del boxeo en México, que ha roto barreras dentro y fuera del ring. También te hablaré sobre cómo hacer del ejercicio una actividad cero aburrida."

Learn the incredible story of New York Knick Carmelo Anthony! In Carmelo Anthony: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Most Versatile Scorers, you'll read about the inspirational story of basketball's star, Carmelo Anthony. Carmelo Anthony has played in the limelight since being drafted third overall in the 2003 NBA Draft behind LeBron James and Darko Milicic.

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Travis and Jason Kelce—star NFL players, brothers, and podcast hosts. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young listeners—as well as fans of all ages!

Do you know how to play soccer? Soccer is a popular sport all around the world! Learn the skills to play—running, dribbling, blocking, trapping and kicking the ball to score a goal. Learn about the scientific forces on the ball. What special equipment do soccer players wear on the field? What special tricks can be dangerous or hard to learn? Let’s play!

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time! This Little Golden Book Biography about the record-smashing star forward for Argentina, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami is an inspiring book for young listeners.

This Little Golden Book about Simone Biles—the superstar Olympic athlete who recently became the most decorated gymnast ever—is an inspiring book for young children.

Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play all kinds of ball games. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way. He used his amazing baseball talent to help bring all players together and work toward ending the unfair treatment of Black players. Explore how Jackie went from being a thoughtful young boy growing up in California to an American role model and activist.

Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history.

Listen to this powerful testament to resilience and drive, paying homage to the unstoppable spirit of Caitlin Clark, the basketball prodigy. YOU ARE POWERFUL chronicles Caitlin's awe-inspiring journey, igniting the passion for young athletes to harness their inner fortitude, conquer adversities, and relentlessly pursue their dreams.

"Rebels sind Gewinner, heute, morgen und für immer!" Die Grasdorf Rebels verbindet eins: Die Liebe zum American Football. Als die Condors aus dem Nachbarort die Jungs zu einem Feindschaftsspiel herausfordern, wollen sie allen zeigen, dass mehr als nur ein Nachwuchstrupp in ihnen steckt. Doch um ihre Gegner schlagen zu können, muss das Team zusammenhalten. Und das nicht nur auf dem Feld, sondern auch als ihrem Quarterback Jimmy wegen eines vergurkten Mathetest ein Footballverbot droht, Artem von einem wütenden Kaufhausdetektiv verfolgt wird oder ein stinkender Hund ihren allergiegeplagten Trainer verjagt.

Pitching Perfection and Glove-Tastic Plays: Baseball Trivia for 9-12 Year-Olds is the perfect audiobook for any young fan who loves baseball. Whether they're watching games on TV or playing catch in the backyard, this audiobook is sure to become a favorite in their collection. So get ready to hit a home run with this exciting baseball trivia book for 9- to 12-year-olds!

Are you hoping to find a book that can both engage your child as well as teach them valuable life lessons? This audiobook is the compromise you’ve been looking for with life stories of some of the most famous athletes of all time. We discuss all of the challenges they faced in life, how those obstacles made them stronger, and the people they became. We cover every sport from football, baseball, and basketball to gymnastics and surfing. This will engage every young sports fan as they learn about their favorite current stars as well as some of the most influential athletes of the past.

We explore the wide spectrum of sports, from the incredible goals of hockey and slam dunks of basketball to the finesse of tennis and the thrill of soccer. This book guarantees a ride that every young achiever and sports enthusiast will enjoy and learn from, as it brings to life stories of both their current sports heroes and inspirational legends from the past.