Sports and outdoor recreation

Sunnyrain sparkling showersWaterfor our trees and flowersForpreschoolers, rainy weather is full of possibility. A puddle in the back yardis just waiting for a stomp in rubber rain boots. A light drizzle is perfectfor a search-and-rescue mission for worms...

Rhyming couplets celebrate the activities made possible by sunny weather from a preschooler's perspective. Textural paper collage art shows small children engaging in a range of outdoor activities, including gardening, making mud pies, swimming,...

Age range 7 to 10The third title in the collection that began with USBBY Outstanding International BookSlug Days. Lauren, a third-grade student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challenges of sharing her best friend and persevering when a...

Kirkus Best Teen & YA Nonfiction of 2022"An unforgettable physical and emotional journey." - Kirkus, STARRED review In this harrowing survival story, Brian Koonoo takes off on a hunting trip in Canada's Arctic. After his snowmobile breaks down, his...

Key Selling PointsPicture books written and illustrated for young kids about the beauty and excitement of being out in nature are growing in popularity.The illustrator, Taylor Odynski, offers a fresh and energetic aesthetic in her illustrative work with...

Nuptse and Lhotse are back for another marvelous adventure! Welcome to the Canadian Rockies, a place where bears prowl around valleys and glacier blue lakes. When Mrs. Jasper, a very large grizzly bear, loses her twin cubs Yoho and Kootenay between...

The Chicago Bears are more than a football team-they are a legend. Founded in 1919, the Bears have won more regular season games than any other NFL franchise. With twenty-six players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and thirteen retired jerseys, it's no...

"A compelling introduction to Hank Greenberg for a new generation of baseball fans." --Kirkus ReviewsStory of MVP and Hall-of-Famer "Hammerin" Hank Greenberg, one of the greatest hitters of all time, and the first openly Jewish sports star. "Greenberg's...

Empower children to become nature explorers with this full-color guide that features beautiful watercolors, tips on becoming a naturalist, and engaging activities.Whether you live in the middle of a big city or along a rural countryside, nature surrounds...

Learn about beaches and coastal life with this children's introduction to animals, plants, and seashells.Ocean beaches capture our attention like few places on Earth-and for good reason. Two vastly different ecosystems merge here, attracting a wide...

Get the children's field guide to 86 bird species in North Carolina and South Carolina, organized by color to help kids identify them.Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the...

The Must-Have Beginner's Guide to Bird-WatchingStan Tekiela's famous Birds of Arizona Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids' Guide...

Featuring dozens of iconic NBA superstars like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, and Steph Curry, B is for Baller is the ultimate alphabet book for young hoops fans-whether they're taking their first shot at the...

Highest-rated knot tying book under $10 on Amazon. * My First Book of Knots is a landmark gift that will impact children (and craft-loving adults) with hours of fun and a lifetime of skills. Create memories and embark on the journey of knot tying...

During his twenty-four-year Hall of Fame career, Ty Cobb was an MVP, Triple Crown winner, and twelve-time batting champion. Even though he retired over eighty-five years ago, he is still the leader for career batting average; second in runs, hits, and...

Start Your Fossil Collection with This Simple Guide! As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn to find, identify, and even collect the petrified forms of ancient...

A Perfect Bedtime Story, Whether You're Under a Roof or Under the StarsGather the children. Cuddle into a warm sleeping bag. It's time to fall asleep. This gentle, calming story celebrates the wonders of the great outdoors by saying goodnight to nature...

Anyone can get lost while camping or on a hike and Survivor Kid teaches young adventurers the survival skills they need if they ever find themselves lost or in a dangerous situation in the wild. Written by a search and rescue professional and lifelong...

Age range 4 to 8'With expressive paintings and droll writing, Jared Taylor Williams captures the inner warrior of a bunny-child...a charmer.' - Wall Street JournalHave you ever wondered what life would be like if it were a little more.....

With a new introduction by Giants beat writer Tom Rock! Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry could not have had two more divergent personalities. Yet, while working for the New York Giants in the mid-1950s under head coach Jim Lee Howell, the pair formed what...