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You Are Powerful: A Book for the Littlest Caitlin Clark Fans features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun! You are powerful, baby! A rookie turned rising star. Listen to this powerful testament to resilience and drive, paying homage to the unstoppable spirit of Caitlin...

Learn about the record-breaking career of basketball superstar Caitlin Clark in this Who HQ Now biography featuring newsmakers and trending topics. Point guard Caitlin Clark took the world of college basketball by storm when she began playing for the University of Iowa in 2020, earning 27...

Learn about Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani and what makes him one of the greatest players of all time! Shohei Ohtani, also known as "Shotime," is widely known for his skills in both pitching and hitting. At the 2016 Japan Series, Ohtani led his team, the Fighters, to victory. He later...

Read all about Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his legendary career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his...

Conoce sobre el futbolista argentino Lionel Messi y su increíble carrera deportiva en este libro de Who HQ Now, la serie que presenta los temas de actualidad y las noticias de hoy. Lionel Messi es uno de los futbolistas más famosos del mundo. A los cuatro años, Lionel ya jugaba con su padre y...

Learn about the life and legacy of American skateboard legend Tony Hawk and what makes him one of the most celebrated skateboarders of all time! Tony Hawk, also known as "Birdman," knew from an early age that he was special. Using skateboarding as an outlet for his excess energy, he became a...

— Самый молодой игрок национальной сборной. — Второе место за всю историю НХЛ по количеству забитых шайб. — Автор лучшего гола в НХЛ. — Единственный хоккеист, который девять раз выигрывал приз лучшему снайперу — "Морис Ришар Трофи". — Самый титулованный хоккеист Европы по количеству индивидуальных призов. — Обладатель Кубка Стэнли. Сегодня этого человека знает весь мир. Он известен под прозвищем Alexander The Gr8 — то есть Александр Великий. Или Великая Восьмёрка. Или просто Ови. Но, как и все взрослые люди, когда-то он был ребёнком. И об этом ребёнке мы хотим тебе рассказать.

Doing gymnastics, Ágnes Keleti feels free—until the day her coach tells her there's a new law in Hungary barring Jewish athletes from the gym. Once Germany sends soldiers into Budapest, they are impossible to ignore and Ágnes hatches a plan. With identity papers from a Christian woman, she goes into hiding in a small farming village. She does housework for a family who support the Nazis, but she never stops dreaming of the day she will be able to compete at the Olympics.

Taking a stand and being an activist means having the courage to speak up for an important cause. For football player Colin Kaepernick and basketball great LeBron James, fighting for social justice is their top priority. Learn how they and other players use their platform as celebrity athletes to bring attention and change to the cause of social justice.

Activists take a stand. They speak out and demand change. From legendary boxer Muhammad Ali to baseball star Carlos Delgado, listeners discover the pro athletes who have affected change by speaking out against war and its impact on society.

Slovenian basketball star Luka Doncic’s talent was obvious from an early age. He went from playing in the EuroLeague to the NBA all by the young age of 19. Listeners will learn about his struggles and successes on his way to becoming a star player and the NBA Rookie of the Year!

Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!

James Harden was a top pick in the 2012 NBA draft, but he wasn’t an instant superstar. Harden worked tirelessly to improve his skill. His dedication paid off, both for him and the Houston Rockets.

How has the game of basketball changed since it was first invented? In more ways than anyone back in 1891 could have ever imagined! Discover how a simple game played with peach baskets evolved over time into the complex sport we know and love today.

Why is Green Bay, Wisconsin, nicknamed “Titletown?” Does “icing” the kicker of an opposing team actually work? Do sewer systems in some cities really get flooded during halftime on Super Bowl Sunday? Dig in to get the real stories behind these and other great football myths and legends!

Did a major-league pitcher really hit a bird with a fastball in the middle of a game? What did a goat have to do with the Chicago Cubs not winning a championship for more than 70 years? Did Babe Ruth really point toward center field just before hitting a big home run in the 1932 World Series? Prepare to uncover the real stories behind these and other great baseball myths and legends!

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.

How do the best basketball players go from playing pick-up games on a neighborhood court to scoring big-time contracts in the NBA and WNBA? With hard work and determination! Discover the paths players take to turn their street ball and high school hoop dreams into college and professional careers.

Dwayne Johnson is better known as the Rock. How much do you know about this pro wrestler turned superstar actor? High-interest details of his fascinating life will enthrall listeners.

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