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Dustin Brown, all-star captain of the 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, tells his story of how he went from being a youth hockey player in Ithaca, New York, to becoming one of the NHL's biggest stars.

Co podczas meczu piłki nożnej liczy się najbardziej? Oczywiście GOLE! To na nie czekają wszyscy kibice zgromadzeni na stadionach oraz przed ekranami telewizorów. Nie dziwi więc fakt, że największą popularnością na świecie cieszą się napastnicy, czyli zawodnicy, którzy strzelają ich najwięcej. Komentatorzy sportowi często nazywają ich snajperami, łowcami goli, a czasem nawet szaleńcami. Oto oni: Ronaldo, Drogba, Griezmann, Suarez i Lewandowski, czyli pięciu topowych napastników. Lektura ich historii jest jak udział w pasjonującym meczu.

Troy Aikman has always been a winner. In high school, he won the state championship - in typing! Of course, he was a football star in high school, too. And in college. And he was a number one NFL Draft pick. As a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, Troy won three Super Bowls - and was once the Super Bowl MVP. Then he became a football analyst for Fox Sports, where millions of fans watch and listen to his commentary. He's even been nominated for four Emmys for sportscasting! What will Troy Aikman win next?

Join the Pro Football Hall of Fame in celebrating the legendary coach, announcer, and video game personality! This new biography is based on interviews with John Madden himself!

Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed African-American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America.

The untold story of five women who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s - and won.

Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn the secrets of stone-skipping champions and about a blind skier, along with other stories about sports and games.

Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the Paralympics, this young listener's biography showcases a riveting narrative to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled incurables, Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics to live a full life. The young doctor believed - and eventually proved - that physical movement is key to healing, a discovery that led him to create the first Paralympic Games.

Five running backs were selected in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Jamaal Charles was not among them. Despite piling up the fourth-most rushing yards at the University of Texas in just three seasons, he waited for eight other running backs to get selected ahead of him. The Middle School Rules of Jamaal Charles features the stories and lessons of Jamaal’s childhood, defined by people overlooking him.

Alex Morgan helped the US Women's National Team to victory in the 2012 Olympics and the 2015 Women's World Cup. This title's listener-friendly text and critical thinking questions will attract young soccer fans.

In addition to being a superstar wrestler in the WWE, John Cena is also a famous actor. This carefully leveled text will be a hit with young wrestling fans.

Aaron Rodgers is the star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. With carefully leveled text, this title will appeal to young football fans.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has won gold medals, NBA championships, MVP awards, and more. Carefully leveled text and age-appropriate critical-thinking questions will engage young basketball fans.

Basketball forward Kevin Durant plays for the Golden State Warriors. This title's listener-friendly text and critical-thinking questions will attract young fans of Durant and the Warriors.

Sports are fun! Whether you're playing soccer, T-ball, or something else, this audiobook will prepare you for starting a new sport. Critical thinking questions and other fun features introduce young listeners to the basic building blocks of nonfiction. Let's play ball!

What do you need to go camping? What do you do once you reach the campsite? Learn all about going camping in this age-level-appropriate audiobook!

¡Sumérgete en esta introducción a la natación! Aprende cómo se practica el deporte, cuáles son las diferentes partes de la piscina y más. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico hacen que los oyentes contemplan el contenido del libro....

¿Las personas pueden volar? ¡Sólo si son gimnastas! Aprenda sobre el gran deporte de la gimnasia. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico hacen de este título una excelente introducción a la no ficción para niños.

¡Gol! El fútbol es uno de los deportes más populares del mundo. Aprende cómo se juega en esta introducción al juego en español. El texto y las preguntas de pensamiento crítico hacen que este título sea una excelente opción para los oyentes principiantes de no ficción.

¿Te gusta jugar o ver fútbol? Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de aprendizaje de no ficción.