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Many of the greatest football players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Listen to find out the stories behind football’s legendary nicknames.

Growing up, Wat Misaka wasn’t the tallest kid on the basketball court, but he was fast and he loved the game! In his Japanese American basketball league, Wat dribbled with speed and shared the ball as much as he scored. Encouraged by his father to always do his best, Wat applied this mindset to every challenge in his life. As Wat spent more time on the court, his passion for the game grew. He played in college at the University of Utah during WWII, a time when many Japanese Americans were stripped of their freedoms and incarcerated by the US government. 

The national soccer teams of Portugal and Spain have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both countries' fans involved in keeping this rivalry going?

From tennis legend Billie Jean King to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, athletes have fought for equity and fairness for women in professional sports. Discover the pro athletes who have used their platform to speak out and affect change for all women.

Throw a frozen rope! Hit a dinger! Catch a stinger! Discover the meaning of these big-league terms and more in Baseball Talk. Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from America’s favorite pastime.

Mohamed Salah has competed at the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. His speed, smarts, and skill have made him a top player on soccer fields around the world. Meet this top-scoring footballer as he strikes at victory.

Soccer is a popular sport! Kids can get in on the action by learning the basics about rules, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can even practice a key skill to have more fun on the pitch.

The crowd roars. Soccer's ultimate prize is on the line. Listeners will delight in discovering the legendary players, thrilling games, and long history of the World Cup.

Ever since people have played video games, there has been competition. Today, Esports is an intense matchup. Teams and athletes from all over the world competing for prize money while audiences watch and cheer. Find out what else makes this sport such a success.

Adventures of Ayan: Hiking the Enchanted Falls begins as an ordinary hike that transforms into an unforgettable journey through Velmorra, a hidden land of magic and mystery. When Ayan and his friends stumble upon a glowing compass, they are thrust into an ancient realm filled with talking dinosaurs, erupting volcanoes, and a race against time to save a fantasy world on the brink of collapse. A story filled with heart and imagination, this thrilling adventure celebrates working together and being brave.

If I were a Major League baseball player, I would smack the ball out of the park! I would scoop up a grounder and throw out the runner. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be a Major League baseball player.

¡Vamos a jugar al béisbol! Aprende los fundamentos de este deporte clásico. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico hacen que este título sea un excelente introducción a la no ficción para niños.

Building the most magical place on earth was no fairy tale. Learn the story behind the creation of Walt Disney World. In 1964, when Walt Disney and his brother Roy decided to build a second theme park in the Florida swamplands, they kept it super hush-hush. Why? Well, if word got out that they...

Conozcan a Fernando Valenzuela, el lanzador de los Dodgers que se convirtió en un símbolo del orgullo mexicano, en este libro de béisbol en español para niños de 7 a 10 años. Meet LA Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, the rookie who became a symbol of Mexican American pride, in this Spanish-language baseball book for kids ages 7-10. Fernando Valenzuela era un adolescente cuando llegó a Estados Unidos desde México para jugar con los Dodgers de Los Ángeles. En los años 80, la población mexicoestadounidense de Los Ángeles rara vez seguía el béisbol.

Meet LA Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, the rookie who became a symbol of Mexican American pride and a hero to Latinos everywhere. Celebrate Latino sports history in this inspiring, stunningly illustrated baseball book for kids ages 7-10, from an award-winning baseball reporter and a Pura Belpré Honoree. Fernando Valenzuela was just barely out of his teens when he came to America from Mexico to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the 1980s, Mexican Americans rarely followed baseball. But after Fernando pitched eight winning games, the entire country was talking about him.

They need a daily game plan that strengthens their faith and mindset. Kicks of Courage connects God’s Word to real moments on the field so girls 10–12 can grow in confidence, character, and calm under pressure, without long, hard-to-understand chapters.

Read all about Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his legendary career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his...

Ready to Supercharge Your Child’s Vocabulary with Adventure? Meet Marvelous Maxx! Looking for a fun, action-packed way to expand your child’s vocabulary? Marvelous Maxx and the Dizzy Girl is the perfect blend of thrilling storytelling and educational fun—with a bonus first-aid lesson built right in!

Edición en Español Descubre cómo un niño nacido en Portugal y apasionado por el fútbol trabajó arduamente para convertirse en uno de los atletas más famosos de todos los tiempos en esta emocionante entrega de la serie Who HQ Now , que presenta a personajes destacados y temas de actualidad...

Donnarumma started his professional football career at the age of 14 when he signed with AC Milan and has since broken the record as the youngest goalkeeper to ever play for Italy. He represented his country in the EURO 2020, helping them win the trophy before being awarded Player of the Tournament - the first time a goalkeeper has ever won the title! Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player.