Juvenile Nonfiction : Games & Activities

Quarterback Peyton Manning's career symbolizes family, faith, and competitiveness. This biography explores his life. It traces Manning's childhood, influences, and personal life, and features color photographs, informative sidebars, a bibliography, and more. more...

Price: $36.00

The ultimate unauthorized guide for fans of the teenage heartthrob and skateboarding star of MTV’s Life of Ryan…. Pro-skateboarder and star of the MTV reality series Life of Ryan, 18-year-old Ryan Sheckler has become a mainstream sensation and a teen heartthrob. The New York Times calls Ryan “the latter-day Ricky [Nelson], with skateboarding as a more likely cool-kid talent than ballad crooning.” Now, in this unauthorized book that features 100 photos of Ryan, fans will get a closer look at this skating extraordinaire and tv personality. Both color and black and white images show Ryan in all his glory— from on his board to the red carpet to behind the scenes at award shows. This book is sure to be a must-have for all his fans. more...

Price: $16.00

Containing insights from skating's top pros and insiders, this text includes interviews which explore the mental and emotional side of skateboarding - what it takes to advance beyond the start-up stages. more...

Price: $7.95

Dive headfirst into the science behind sports — and come up a winner! Have you ever wondered if there’s a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind? Would you like to learn to balance like a gymnast, how to improve your free-throw ability, or how to swim like a shark? Are you looking for exciting ideas for your next science fair project? If you answered 'Yes' to any of these questions, then Sports Science is for you! more...

Price: $12.95

Meg and her friends are learning how to play tennis - join them to find out all about this exciting sport!. Packed with full-colour photographs, lively illustrations and an engaging story, this DK Reader is guaranteed to encourage children to develop their reading skills and general knowledge. Facts and picture word boxes simplify unfamiliar words. Short sentences, simple vocabulary and large type help build a young reader’s confidence. Ideal for early or reluctant readers. Created in collaboration with top experts from the world of tennis - you can serve up some reading fun with this DK Reader - introducing young children to the fun of tennis whilst encouraging a life-long love of reading. more...

Price: $3.99