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A brief introduction to the basic moves and plays of a soccer game.

This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart—on and off the baseball diamond.

This book looks at the rich diversity of games around the world. It introduces children to similarities found in games played in different cultures, and honors differences.

Have you ever gotten bored when the weather is too bad to go outside for recess? Bored students and bad weather inspired James Naismith to invent the game of basketball in the late 19th century. Using a soccer ball and peach baskets, Professor Naismith worked out the rules of the new sport at the local YMCA.

When the pressure is on and a championship is at stake, some players seize the moment and make themselves legends. From stunning breakaway goals to jaw-dropping saves with only seconds left on the clock, some of hockey's greatest moments are chronicled in vivid fashion here. You've got a rink-side seat to the action.

You don't need to be pro boxer, wrestler, or MMA fighter in real life to make big money in the ring. With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and creative moves, players of Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, and other fighting games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.

Do you know which two days of the year have no major professional sports games? Which NFL team scored the sport’s only perfect season? Or which professional boxer actually knocked himself out, giving the victory to his opponent? Test your knowledge of fun and games with this collection of amazing sports trivia!

Think pro football begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional football—from pregame tailgating and prepping the pigskins to halftime shows and postgame interviews.

Think pro basketball begins with the opening tipoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional basketball—from cleaning the hardcourt and mascot madness to locker room pep talks and postgame interviews.

Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball—from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth.

Triple H’s size makes him an imposing figure in the ring. Who would have thought he was once a skinny kid? From Triple H’s early struggles to his signature moves and his list of title belts, learn all you need to know about the self-proclaimed King of WWE.

Many of the greatest baseball players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Listen to find out the stories behind baseball’s legendary nicknames.

This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart—on and off the court.

Provides a brief introduction to the game of softball as intended to be played by children.

A brief introduction to the game of baseball as intended to be played by children.

Many of the greatest football players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Listen to find out the stories behind football’s legendary nicknames.

This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart.

Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer—from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer.

Have you ever wondered how pole vaulters are able to jump so, so, so high? Or about the weird things famous athletes eat in order to dominate on the court? Meet the Story Pirates, a nationally renowned family media company and creators of The Story Pirates Podcast. They’ll answer those questions and more in Game On, their new adventure series created in partnership with Steph Curry's Unanimous Media.

Would you choose…to cover LeBron James on the basketball court or Larry Fitzgerald on the football field? Not an easy task, no matter what choice you make! Test your decision-making skills with these brain-teasing sports questions. Then try them on your friends!