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LeBron James worked hard to become a National Basketball Association (NBA) star. Now he uses his fame to give back to others. Learn more about how James rose to the top of the NBA!

FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Introducing the SUPER STOPPERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game. Name: Leah Cathrine Williamson Nationality: English Hero Rating: 97 Born into a footballing family, Leah Williamson followed in...

They fire hard slap shots. They speed across the ice. Who are the brightest stars in the game of hockey?

Are you ready for the smackdown? Growing listeners can learn about professional wrestling superstars, their moves, and their victories in this low-level series. From signature moves to final pins, the action in this series is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats!

LeBron James is a standout forward in the NBA. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a basketball superstar.

The New York Times bestselling author of Look Again challenges young Christians to find their mission and pursue a bold, bright, fulfilling life. Do you struggle with self-defeating thoughts? I’m too young. I’m not good at anything. Remember that dumb mistake I made last week? My life...

The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward...

Read by the author, Billy Monger. Challenge yourself and unlock your potential with former F3 driver, pundit and Guinness World Record holder - Billy Monger! "Hi there! I’m Billy Monger. I’m here to talk to you about something incredible . . . LIFE!' Few people embody triumph over adversity...

When Declan Rice was released by Chelsea at 14, he was devastated. But instead of letting that get him down, he worked harder than everyone else and 9 years later, was one of the most expensive British footballers in history. Discover the story of how Declan Rice rebuilt his Premier League dream...

In 2020 Bukayo Saka missed a crucial penalty in the final of the Euros, with the whole country watching. Most people would have crumbled under the pressure, but not Bukayo. Discover the story of how a young boy from Ealing went on to represent England at just 19 years old, whilst also cementing...

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker that his family sent him to reform school. Race-car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive”. And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play. 

Meet Harry Kane - Ultimate Football Hero. When Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at nine years old for being too small, he had to use all his self-belief to prove that he could make it as a footballer. Now a superstar striker for Tottenham Hotspur and England, his hard work and determination...

In May 1996 the media scrambled to document the gripping story of sixteen-year-old Mark Pfetzer's expedition to Mount Everest. Not only was he the youngest climber ever to attempt the summit, he also witnessed the tragedy documented in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, in which eight climbers...

Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed “The Greatest,”...

He scored twice on his Manchester United debut at just 18. Off the pitch, he changed the lives of children across the country. Discover the story of how Marcus Rashford became a Premier League star, an England hero and one of football's most inspiring role models. A brilliant football book for...

Lionel Messi is a superstar soccer player. But what happens when he’s not scoring goals on the pitch? High-interest details of his fascinating life will enthrall listeners.

The true story of how Laila Ali went from being the daughter of the beloved boxing champion Muhammad Ali to being an undefeated boxer herself, by nurturing the spark of something great inside her. Are champions born or made? You might look at Laila Ali, the daughter of Muhammad Ali, and think...

Winner of two World championships, three U.S. National championships, and an Olympic Silver Medal, Michelle Kwan is a true champion. Her warm, friendly confidence and extraordinary skating talent have made her a legend in her own time. Michelle has had to work hard and make sacrifices to get to...

En tus manos está la mejor guía al fútbol masculino mundial. Conoce a Pelé, Messi y Tim Howard mientras revives los momentos que hacen al fútbol el deporte más apasionante del planeta. Desde los campos de fútbol en Estados Unidos, hasta las calles de América Latina y los estadios de...

The award-winning creator of popular survival stories turns his attention to his own real life adventures in Minnesota and Alaska as he prepares for the grueling Iditarod sled dog race. "The lure of the wilderness is always a potent draw, and Paulsen evokes its mysteries as well as anyone has...