Books like Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse (Totally True Adventures): How the Red Sox Curse Became a Legend . . .
Award winning
Ballpark Mysteries #5: The All-Star Joker
David A. Kelly, Mark Meyers, 2012
112 pages
Why to read
Exciting blend of sports mystery and intrigue.
Encourages critical thinking and deduction skills.
Engages young readers with relatable sports setting.
Supports collaboration and teamwork values.

Ballpark Mysteries #5: The All-Star Joker
David A. Kelly, Mark Meyers, 2012
Award winning
Big Book of WHO All-Stars
Sports Illustrated Kids, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Profiles top athletes, inspiring perseverance and ambition.
Enhances knowledge on different sports and history.
Vibrant visuals captivate and engage young readers.
Encourages reading and sportsmanship among children.

Big Book of WHO All-Stars
Sports Illustrated Kids, 2021
Award winning
Baseball Top 10
James Buckley Jr., David Fischer, 2004
96 pages
Why to read
Highlights top baseball moments, engaging young sports enthusiasts.
Enhances historical sports knowledge and literacy simultaneously.
Stimulates conversations about sportsmanship and perseverance.
Encourages fact-checking and research skills.

Baseball Top 10
James Buckley Jr., David Fischer, 2004
Award winning
The Longest Season
Cal Ripken Jr., Ron Mazellan, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring tale of resilience in sports by Cal Ripken Jr.
Teaches perseverance and teamwork through engaging storytelling.
Fosters emotional growth and empathy in young readers.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

The Longest Season
Cal Ripken Jr., Ron Mazellan, 2007
Award winning
You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?!
Jonah Winter, André Carrilho, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating narrative of baseball legend Sandy Koufax.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Inspires perseverance and dedication.
Ideal for sports enthusiasts and young learners.

You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?!
Jonah Winter, André Carrilho, 2009
Award winning
1st and 10 (Revised and Updated): Top 10 Lists of Everything in Football (Sports Illustrated Kids Top 10 Lists)
Sports Illustrated Kids, 2011
96 pages
Why to read
Explores top 10 lists of everything in football.
Engages kids in sports history and statistics.
Enhances understanding of teamwork and strategy.
Perfect for young sports enthusiasts.

1st and 10 (Revised and Updated): Top 10 Lists of Everything in Football (Sports Illustrated Kids Top 10 Lists)
Sports Illustrated Kids, 2011
Award winning
LeBron James
Tracy Nelson Maurer, Gail Saunders-Smith, 2015
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging biography inspiring perseverance and dedication.
Highlights the importance of hard work and passion.
Encourages goal setting and personal growth.
Ideal for sports enthusiasts and young dreamers.

LeBron James
Tracy Nelson Maurer, Gail Saunders-Smith, 2015
Award winning
Kickers #4: Game-Day Jitters
Rich Wallace, Jimmy Holder, 2012
128 pages
Why to read
Addresses sportsmanship and teamwork.
Encourages handling emotions and nervousness.
Stirs interest in soccer for youngsters.
Supports development of empathy and cooperation.
