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Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned 11 years old, Shaq—as he is affectionately known—continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player.

It’s no surprise that, with so much exposure to the game, your child has developed an interest in the sport. Every single time they’re around someone who loves baseball, they’re going to hear excited conversations about scores, player performance, and historical clashes between top players. And when your child starts to get curious and ask out-of-the-box questions, they’re going to turn to you for answers.

Nella seconda parte del primo campionato a 11, le Cipolline sono in crisi! Durante una partita Tommi subisce un grave infortunio a un ginocchio e deve passare a Dante la fascia di capitano. Il periodo di inattività lo mette a dura prova, ma un giorno l'allenatore riesce a organizzargli un incontro con Filippo Inzaghi, che gli racconta di sé: anche lui ha subito un grave infortunio e pensava di non poter più giocare, invece non solo si è ripreso, ma ha addirittura segnato un gol fondamentale in Champions League!

Rampaging Rugby is the first audiobook in the Stupendous Sports series, which aims to do for sport what Horrible Histories did for Year Six history! Full of fascinating facts, player tips your coach won't tell you, irreverent explanations and plenty of practical instruction, this is a great book for kids of any age who are interesting in developing their rugby skills.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade four, follows Mike Blunt, a smaller-than-average boy who becomes a batboy for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is constantly teased by the players for being so small. However, one of the players, Roberto Clemente, stands up for him and serves as a role model for how to handle discrimination and prejudice. This audio study presents concepts such as elements of plot and mood, as well as key vocabulary words.

Today, we primarily use these tiny computers called cellphones that fit in our pockets to help us navigate. It's never been easier to know exactly where you are and find a route to where you want to go. Still, these fancy computers can have their fair share of problems. Batteries run out of charge, GPS lose signal outside of cities, and they can run out of data. This is where this fantastic yet simple tool comes in handy.

Gift your kid the inspirational tale of Kobe Bryant! Inspire excellence, grit, and unlimited possibilities.

Dans le petit village de Bâton-sur-Glace, tout le monde aime le hockey. Surtout Ti-Guy La Puck! Le jeune garçon est tellement mordu de ce sport qu’il décide d’inviter les meilleurs joueurs de la planète à rejoindre son équipe. Mais leur arrivée va prendre une tournure tout à fait inattendue. Attention! La révolte des mascottes est sur le point de commencer!

When her first horse came with the same name as the hero of her favorite book, Misty of Chincoteague, it seemed like a match made in heaven. However, it didn’t take long for Sarah to learn that there is no such thing as a good fairy tale without a little trouble. It turns out that horses cause a lot of trouble.

Obliterate the leadership gap! The adventure continues in this audiobook about the special operations forces - Navy SEALs - for kids! Jump in: Joining the US Navy, BUDs Training, Combat Diving, Land Warfare, SEAL Qualification Training, Maritime Training, Martial Arts, and the SEAL Teams.

Do you find your children get irritated quickly? Do they glue to media devices during the resting period? If the answer is yes, then you must intervene before it is too late. In this age of information overload, children's brains are getting overloaded with junk information, and they need a proper break from gadgets. Why not try something that you have worked with yourself and want your children to benefit from it.

Ever wonder how players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Alex Morgan have been able to remain dominant for so long? Have you ever wanted to know the secret to getting a great night’s sleep every night? Do you sometimes feel like if you lost a bit of weight and gained some muscle that you would make more of a difference on the field? If any of these situations describe you, you are not alone. In this three-in-one bundled book, you get the following three books for the price of two.

It is probably truer today than ever that the game is made for dribblers. In order to break down a tough opposition, the need for individual brilliance grows. The superb shot, the defense-splitting pass, the brilliantly worked set piece. And, of course, the individual skills of the dribblerEven if you're a player who believes in the one-touch pass and shot instead of dribbling, you'll gain a lot from this book.

In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children’s book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. In the fifth volume, we meet Bruce Lee. Find out what happens in this kids book about pursuing your passions. Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things!

"¡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."

Spielerisch entdecken die Kleinen in diesem Hörspiel alles rund um Bewegung im Kinderalltag. Dabei darf natürlich Musik nicht fehlen: Stampfen, klatschen und mit Instrumenten musizieren macht allen Spaß. Vom Kinderturnen über Yoga, Ballett oder Kinder­tanz bis zum draußen Toben - bei diesem Hörspiel kann jedes Kind mitmachen! Altersgerechte Fragen und Antworten, authentische Geräusche, viele Mitmach-Aktionen und Musik machen die Reihe "Wieso? Weshalb? Warum? junior" zu einem Hörerlebnis für die Kleinsten.

Als Zuschauer bei einem echten Formel-1-Rennen dabei sein - diesen Traum erfüllen sich Sonja und die Kinder Kira und Leon. Jeder Rennfahrer hat mal klein angefangen; beim Kartslalom lernen die drei Hanna kennen, die ihnen alles über ihren Sport erzählt. Doch der Motorsport hat noch so viel mehr zu bieten: eine Rallye durch die Wüste, ein heißes Dragsterduell oder die PS-Giganten beim Traktorpulling. Auch zu Wasser und in der Luft gibt es spannende Rennen zu erleben.

Working through times of setbacks and Grand Slam glory, Serena Williams has become a role model for a new generation of tennis players, and it's all captured in this biography. From an early age, Serena trained to be a force on the tennis court. Alongside her talented sister Venus, she rose up through the ranks until she was competing in - and dominating - the world's most elite tournaments. Follow along as she amazes everyone with her powerful, strategic playing style and also speaks out against racism and sexism in the tennis world.

In an era of discrimination, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African-American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This biography follows Robinson's time on semi-pro teams, his days in the US military, and his history-making experience with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

This graphic biography tells listeners the moments that have defined Colin Kaepernick’s life as a quarterback and an activist. His talent and determination made him a college football success and brought him to the National Football League. As a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, he led his team to multiple playoffs and even competed in the Super Bowl. When outrage over violence against African Americans became a national movement, Kaepernick joined the protests. His decision cost him his career in football, but he gained a voice heard worldwide.