Froggy is ready for the big game! He has his shin guards, soccer shirt, and cleats — but will he remember to use his feet instead of his hands?
When Maya and Miguel meet a professional soccer star, they learn all about how the game is played in countries around the world. Soccer fans will enjoy discovering facts about the sport with the twins.
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Little Mia hates losing! But does she hate losing more than she loves to play soccer? Soccer star Mia Hamm and illustrator Carol Thompson share an important lesson through their charming depiction of young Mia's realization that winners never quit.
This soccer encyclopedia for kids contains a wealth of information and photos about the history of soccer, playing the game, soccer legends, strategy, and soccer competitions.
This story, written by baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez, is inspired by his childhood passion for baseball — which included getting up at 5 a.m. to practice!
This collection profiles 14 Latino baseball pioneers (Roberto Clemente, Bobby Avila, etc.) who played during the first half of the 20th century, often in the Negro Leagues or winter leagues of Latin America.
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Dad's helper is ready to visit the construction site of his new school! Clever rhymes take us through the building project, from the groundbreaking to the finishing touches as the first school buses arrive.
Seth Barham was still reeling from his father's death a few years ago. Feeling lost and abandoned, Seth meets Jimmy and the two quickly become best friends. Jimmy introduces Seth to baseball and helps pull Seth out of his funk.
Filled with action, humor, and drama, this anthology compiles short stories, poems, even a play from young adult authors like Jerry Spinelli and Sue Corbett.
This short-story collection features tales of young Latinos in California who face real-life problems big and small, including making the baseball team.