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Bicycling Rules of the Road: The Adventures of Devin Van Dyke - Paperback

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by Kelly Pulley (Author)This humorous and action-packed adventure story is a fun way for kids to learn basic bicycling safety rules. Ride along with Devin Van Dyke and find out what happens as he tries to follow his mother's list of safety rules while meeting up with friends along the way. Chaos reigns when Devin forgets to follow rules such as one person per bike, wear a helmet, obey traffic signs, and use his eyes and ears to stay alert. Featuring lyrical text and brightly colored, full-pag...

Across the Board: How Games Make Us Human

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Report copyright infringementby Tim Clare (Author)Across the Board is a rollicking journey through the history and culture of tabletop games and the unparalleled way that they bring people together "Rich with enticing origin stories, and a shining treatise on why games are so universal, so important, and so foundational to the human experience. This book beautifully explores their rich and textured legacy as everything from simple play to divine ritual. An exceptional read." --Tom Brewster, S...

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by Katharine Holabird (Author), Helen Craig (Illustrator)The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about a special wintry performance is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition! Angelina is busy preparing for the Ice Dance with her friends Alice, Flora, and Felicity. Cousin Henry tries to help too, but nothing goes right. And the rehearsals are disrupted when two big boys from school tease the ballerinas, causing snowballs to fly. With the future of the show on thin ice...

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by Bonnie Tsui (Author)"A fascinating and beautifully written love letter to water. I was enchanted by this book." --Rebecca Skloot, bestselling author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks We swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. We swim for pleasure, for exercise, for healing. But humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not naturalborn swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; today, swimming i...

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by The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids (Author)Hours of fun await young sports fans with this must-have activity book from Sports Illustrated Kids Hidden pictures, dot-to-dot, trivia, word search, mazes, and funny fill-ins are just some of the engrossing activities sports-loving kids will find in this full-color game book jam-packed with more than 150 photographs and illustrations. Have you ever wanted to know what quarterback shares your personality traits? There's a quiz for that All ...

Skating Wild on an Inland Sea - Hardcover

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by Jean E. Pendziwol (Author), Todd Stewart (Illustrator)Let's go! Experience the magic of skating on wild ice. Two children wake up to hear the lake singing, then the wind begins wailing ... or is it a wolf? They bundle up and venture out into the cold, carrying their skates. On the snow-covered shore, they spot tracks made by fox, deer, hare, mink, otter ... and the wolf! In the bay, the ice is thick and smooth. They lace up their skates, step onto the ice, stroking and gliding, and the gre...

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by Nick Hornby (Author)"Whether you are interested in football or not, this is tears-running-down-your-face funny, read-bits-out-loud-to-complete-strangers funny, but also highly perceptive and honest about Hornby's obsession and the state of the game." --GQ A brilliant memoir from the beloved, bestselling author of Dickens and Prince, Funny Girl, and High Fidelity. In America, it is soccer. But in Great Britain, it is the real football. No pads, no prayers, no prisoners. And that's before th...

Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win - Hardcover

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by Rachel Ignotofsky (Author)A richly illustrated and inspiring book highlighting the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science. "This is one of the books we've been waiting for--a compendium of great women athletes and the struggles they faced."--Lesley Visser, Hall of Fame sportscasterWomen for the win! The fifty illustrated profiles in Women in Sports feature trailblazers, Olympians, and re...

Hoop Atlas: Mapping the Remarkable Transformation of the Modern NBA - Hardcover

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by Kirk Goldsberry (Author)"When discussing greatness, we have too often distilled it down to how many rings someone has won, neglecting to celebrate the incredible influence that players have had on the evolution of basketball. Kirk's book beautifully explains this other side of greatness--how one player's skill and style of play can change the game forever."--JJ RedickThe bestselling author of Sprawlball, Kirk Goldsberry returns with a visual feast of a book--equal parts Book of Basketball ...

The Alien Next Door 3: Alien Scout - Paperback

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by A. I. Newton (Author), Anjan Sarkar (Illustrator)In the third book of the Alien Next Door series, Harris knows Zeke is an alien, and they go away for a weekend trip as Beaver Scouts. Will Harris be able to help Zeke keep his secret when another scout starts suspecting something? Zeke has revealed to Harris that he's an alien and Harris is thrilled to have an alien best friend! This weekend, Harris has a Beaver Scout outing in the wilderness, so he invites Zeke to join in on the fun. Zeke d...

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by Mike Tyson (Author), Larry Sloman (Contribution by)Be sure to check out IRON AMBITION: My Life with Cus D'Amato by Mike Tyson "Raw, powerful and disturbing--a head-spinning take on Mr. Tyson's life."--Wall Street Journal Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon--Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations, and a lot of conventional wisdom during his three decades in the public eye. Bullied as a boy in the toughest, poorest neighborhood in Brooklyn, Tyson grew up to become one of...

Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter - Paperback

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by Steven Rinella (Author)"Revelatory . . . With every chapter, you get a history lesson, a hunting lesson, a nature lesson and a cooking lesson. . . . Meat Eater offers an overabundance to savor."--The New York Times Book Review Steven Rinella grew up in Twin Lake, Michigan, the son of a hunter who taught his three sons to love the natural world the way he did. As a child, Rinella devoured stories of the American wilderness, especially the exploits of his hero, Daniel Boone. He began fishing...

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel James Brown (Author)Now a Major Motion Picture Directed by George Clooney The #1 New York Times-bestselling story about the American Olympic rowing triumph in Nazi Germany--from the author of Facing the Mountain. For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times--the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American We...

Can You Do This? (Super Silly Edition): An Imagination Play Book

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Report copyright infringementby Megan Roy (Author), Blue Star Press (Producer)Are you feeling silly today? Then let's play! This imaginative and interactive picture book will get kids 2-5 up and moving, while providing a source of screen-free indoor entertainment perfect for quality time at home! Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? Super Silly Edition! takes kids through a series of fun physical activities while also encouraging reading and counting along the way. From staring conte...

Thursday - War of the Waterslides (Total Mayhem #4) - Paperback

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by Ralph Lazar (Author), Ralph Lazar (Illustrator)Book four in the hilarious and action-packed Total Mayhem series from New York Times bestselling author Ralph Lazar, starring Dash Candoo, an ingenious problem-solver, with fantastic friends and a bottomless backpack of brilliant gadgets.For Dash Candoo, every day is... WILD!Dash and his friends Rob and Greta are used to unusual things happening at their school, Swedhump Elementary. But even they pay attention when their invisible principal, M...

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by Tamar Bobokhidze (Author), Salome Eqizashvili (Illustrator), Pawan Mishra (Concept by)In this brilliant third book in the My Teacher Hilda series, the fun picks up right after the second book, A Picnic Day. Ms. Hilda's children are in for an adventure when they go outside for activities, but not everything is bound to run smoothly...The Water Balloon Fight is a great tool for children to learn how to be safe and have fun outdoors. Children will be encouraged to listen to others, overcome t...

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by Justin Christopher (Author)"Toby, if you get twenty wickets and ten tries before the end of the year, Mum and I'll buy you a new GameBox V3.'Can you believe it? One minute I'm in trouble for double-bouncing my sister and the next Dad is telling me I've got the new GameBox V3 And it's not even Christmas. Shot Toby thinks this will be easy - after all, he gets Player of the Day all the time. But he hasn't reckoned on Malcolm McGarvy. McGarvy is one of the biggest kids in the school and he's...

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by Jake Maddox (Author), Berenice Muñiz (Illustrator)After only ever playing pick-up games, Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called "zone defense," the shooting guard feels totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her comfort zone and ask for help? Combining a dramatic sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic N...

Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat - Hardcover

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by Emma O'Kelly (Author), Maija Astikainen (Photographer), Mikkel Aaland (Foreword by)In many countries, the sauna is sacred. Nothing beats the camaraderie of congregating in the steam and plunging in an ice bath when it gets too hot to handle. There is a new wave of sauna culture spreading throughout the UK and beyond. Saunas are being built in unique settings providing tech-free spaces in which to gather, share stories and enjoy nature. The tradition has a rich history, filled with rituals ...

Kid Olympians: Summer: True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers - Hardcover

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by Robin Stevenson (Author), Allison Steinfeld (Illustrator)Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world's attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible olympians. Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics--and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began!...

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by Jack Laforet (Author)Do you wonder what separates the best athletes from the rest? It's not just physical strength-it's mental toughness. Imagine stepping onto the field, court, or track, knowing your mind is as sharp and prepared as your body. You have the drive, skills, and determination, but sometimes pressure and stress can be overwhelming. What if you could train your mind to overcome these obstacles? And perhaps in the same way you have been able to train your body? We all have the a...

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Report copyright infringementby Fig Heel (Author)Celebrate the holidays with a brand-new tradition made for wrestling fans and action figure collectors! From Fig Heel comes The Night Before Figmas, a festive twist on a classic tale. Follow Fig Heel on a magical Christmas Eve as he excitedly awaits the arrival of St. Fig and the legendary haul of figures headed his way.Immerse yourself in stunning, fully detailed artwork featuring iconic wrestling superstars from WWF, WWE, AEW, TNA, WCW, NJPW,...

How Did I Do That?: A Life of Risk and Reward - Hardcover

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by Bill Dutcher (Author)You may be wondering: "How did he do what?"Here are three examples: - Surviving a turbulent boyhood, even if I was the one causing the turbulence.- Turning a journalism degree and a $500 investment into a thriving, family-owned, multi-generation, oil and gas producing company.- Enjoying a lifetime of playing basketball, competing against players ranging from Globetrotter Marques Haynes in the early 1960s to current NBA stars Kevin Durant and Trae Young. A lot can happe...

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by Dallas Smith (Author)The Vol State 500k road race begins in Missouri, slants nonstop across Tennessee and ends on a mountain ledge in Georgia, touching five states altogether. Dallas Smith ran it twice, two years apart. He ran unsupported, finding his own food, water and shelter. In the second running, he was trying to become the oldest such runner to ever finish the race. What had been a routine run the first time went terribly wrong the second time. The race drove him to the brink of phy...

Night of the Bats! (Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles #2) - Hardcover

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by Nick Eliopulos (Author), Luke Flowers (Illustrator)The first official chapter book series based on Minecraft The adventures continue in the Minecraft Chapter Book series as five young Minecraft players find themselves transported inside the game they love. When zombie hordes attack them in the game, and bats invade their school in the real world, Ash, Morgan, and their friends realize that it's going to take all their talents to get to the bottom of these monstrous migrations. This illust...

The Pendleton Field Guide to Campfire Stories - Hardcover

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by Pendleton Woolen Mills (Author)From beloved American heritage brand Pendleton comes this collection of family-friendly tales of adventure and discovery in the wilderness. This captivating collection of campfire stories is the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. These pages present a range of tales, including daring feats of endurance and strength, epic journeys through new frontiers, and exhilarating encounters with wild animals, plus spooky myths to bring campers closer ...

The First Splish Splash: Book One: Water Safety and Pool Adventure Series - Hardcover

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by Lotta D. Todd (Author)The First Splish Splash depicts how a young boy, who has never been swimming, has a dream that evolves into a real-life pool adventure. He wants to pursue his dream, but bravery and courage are necessary to take the first step. Without courage, he cannot make the first splish splash. Join him on his pool adventure to see if he has what it takes to make his dream come true. The First Splish Splash children's book is part of Pang the Penguin's Water Safety and Pool Adve...

How Did I Do That?: A Life of Risk and Reward - Paperback

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Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sports

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Report copyright infringementby Marc Bubbs (Author)An integrated and personalized approach to health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. There is a new revolution happening in sports as more and more athletes are basing their success on this game-changing combination: health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. Unfortunately, the evidence-based techniques that the expert PhDs, academic institutions, and professional performance staffs follow can be in stark contrast to what m...

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by Vinicius Torres Dos Reis (Author), Alriandy Putra Adha (Illustrator)Join Julia on her exciting journey as she learns to ride a bike and goes on fun adventures. From exploring the nature around to sharing moments with her dad, Julia's bike rides are filled with joy and wonder. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about safety and perseverance. With charming illustrations and heartwarming moments, this book is sure to delight young readers Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.25 x 8 x 5 I...

Heidi Heckelbeck Goes to Camp! - Paperback

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by Wanda Coven (Author), Priscilla Burris (Illustrator)When Heidi has trouble making friends at camp, she discovers that courage can be even more powerful than magic Heidi can't wait to go to camp with her friend Lucy, but when they get there, Lucy's camp friends from last year make Heidi feel unwelcome. At first Heidi uses her Book of Spells to help her win their friendship, but in the end she decides to be brave and ask the girls why they don't like her. Heidi is surprised by their answer....

Minecraft Sticker Adventure: Treasure Hunt (Minecraft) - Paperback

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by Random House (Author), Random House (Illustrator)Find treasure maps and search for buried chests with the challenging puzzles and mazes in the Minecraft Official Treasure Hunt Sticker Book--featuring over 500 stickers! X marks the spot! Boys and girls will love adventuring across the Overworld and completing the codes, scrambles, mazes, sequences, and more sticker activities in this Minecraft Official Treasure Hunt Sticker Book. With full-color pages and over 500 stickers, it's hours of fu...