Children's / Teenage general interest: Sports & outdoor recreati

From World Cup winners and champions past and present to football skills and techniques, this is the perfect guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the 'beautiful game'. Action-packed photographs help you relive moments of glory, while record breakers and national team prof...

This title gives young readers everything they want to know about cars, from the earliest automobiles to speedy supercars, rally racers and even cars that fly. Packed with detailed photography, the latest bite-size facts, and a bonus audio download, it has everything a car-crazy kid could need.

Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important football skills you'll need. Full of skills, tips, and illustrations showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from scoring to defending.

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

How do you pick football's GOATs? Pele and Marta get a lot of GOAT nods. But is Nadine Angerer the greatest goalkeeper? And what about recent World Cup champion Lionel Messi? It comes down to stats, history and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of football and see if you agree that the...

What made Pele the greatest player of all time? How did Nadia Nadim flee from Afghanistan and end up playing for Manchester United? Who was the Liverpool player who invented the world's most popular football boot? This collection of fifty biographies brings together the the incredible true storie...

Check out the super fast sport of freeriding. Learn about freeriding, how it started, equipment needed and safety measures taken for this extreme sport. Discover other motocross sports, and find out how athletes practise their skills and experience thrills in nature.

What lights up a stadium? A match! Which athletes are the warmest? Long jumpers! How do footballers stay cool? They play close to the fans! Kids will fall over laughing at these sporty jokes, perfect for celebrating the Olympics!

Have you always wanted to search for secret treasure? Try geocaching! You can get outside and search for hidden treasure in your very own neighbourhood. Learn about geocaching around the world, the supplies you'll need and the fun that awaits you in this exciting activity!

Whoosh! Feel the rush as you speed down a snowy slope! Get outdoors and enjoy the thrill of skiing. Readers will learn all about the proper clothing, footwear and supplies they need for both downhill and cross-country skiing. Find out how to stay safe and have fun while taking part in a popular w...