Juvenile Nonfiction : Games & Activities

This is an activity book for kids ages 8-12 that describes how to make hands-on projects and play games from different lands. The different cultures represented span the globe, including China, Mexico, Korea, India, Russia, and South Africa. more...

Price: $12.95

Narrative about a boy joining a group of boys and girls at soccer practice. Includes details of warm-up, ball skills, soccer rules and playing friendly match more...

Price: $3.99

A grab-bag of funny, crazy and amazing stories about sports of all kinds, in a kid-friendly format. more...

Price: $11.95

Ask most Olympians how their story begins and they will answer, "When I was young, I always dreamed of going to the Olympics. . ." Some will then go on to tell of their great athletic triumphs. Others will recall agonizing near-misses. But for most, the very fact that they reached the Games at all was a dream come true. For the Olympic Games offer athletes something few others sporting events can: the chance to be recognized as the best in the world at a chosen sport. With stories of great triumphs and great tragedies, the Olympics not only embodies the competitive human spirit, but also sets a stage stage for foreign relations and politics. Historical references combined with amazing sports stories give this book both an educational and exciting appeal. more...

Price: $4.99

When he was just a skinny, shy kid riding his skateboard through the streets of the East Los Angeles barrio, Oscar De La Hoya never thought he would one day be one of the world's premier boxers, setting records and winning championships. This title presents the story of a young boy with a dream and the perseverance to make it a reality. more...

Price: $36.00