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How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? From equipment and engineering to amazing sporting achievements, find 100 incredible facts in this book, perfect for sharing with f...

Are you obsessed with football and want to know how to make it your future? Well now you can! Football isn't just about becoming a pro. In fact, there are hundreds of people that help make magic on the pitch, whether it's the architect who designed the stadium, the coder who created your favourit...

After making her mark in Spain's 2023 World Cup win, Aitana was named as the tournament's best player and won the Golden Ball. Growing up in Catalonia, she always dreamed of wearing the famous blue and garnet of Barcelona. Discover how Aitana became a star at one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Meet the scorer of that backheel. Alessia Russo is a formidable striker who makes scoring look just too easy. Although a 2023 World Cup win wasn't to be for England, Alessia played a crucial part in getting her team to the final. A calm presence away from football, she's a determined and tough fo...

Julián Álvarez's extravagant football skills won him a youth team place at the famous Argentinian club River Plate at the age of 12, and he quickly rose through the ranks. By 18, the gifted striker was showcasing his prowess in the Copa Libertadores and, before long, represented Argentina in in...

Rachel, Kirsty and Khadijah can't wait to see a synchronised swimming team perform at the Rainbow Lake National Park. But Jack Frost's naughty goblins have stolen Aria's magic rainbow swimming cap and now the swimmers can't remember their moves! It's up to the girls to get it back before synchro ...

Eva's football skills make her stand out while playing at break-time at school, so her friends can't understand why she's reluctant to join them in playing for their local team, the Lightmoor Lionesses. Horribly bullied at her last school due to a painful skin condition, Eva is terrified that the...

Nina's basketball dreams have been dashed. After moving to a small town, she learns her new school doesn't have enough players to form a girls basketball team. Nina is devasted until she finds out the boys team is one player short, and anyone can try out! Nina decides to take a shot, and her hoop...

Meet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this unofficial biography! From his childhood in New Zealand and his early cricketing career at Cockermouth, to winning his first County Championship with Durham and selection for England, Ben Stokes's cricket career has been filled with extraordin...

When he spots a lonely old man watching his football games in the park, and then sees him again eating at the local gurdwara kitchen, Bobby wants to help. At first the man doesn't seem very friendly and he doesn't want to take part in the local walking football league for older people that Bobby ...

Rachel loves to skateboard! But her parents think she is too young to skate. When she is invited to join a contest, can she prove them wrong?

Chloe Kelly is a name that has been written into the history books of women's football. The scorer of that goal, Chloe realised the dreams of football fans across the country. Head behind the scenes and learn what it takes to become a Lioness.

Maisie loves pitching for her softball team, so she's crushed when she has to move halfway across the country to live with her dad. Upset about the move and her parents' divorce, Maisie isn't thrilled when her dad asks her to join his curling team. She thinks it's a strange sport. But as she lear...

Miguel is great at shooting. But he's not so great when it comes to dribbling. He can't take his eyes off the ball because he's afraid he'll lose it. Or worse, that he'll trip up! With practice, can Miguel master his fear and the skill? Told through accessible text and easy-to-follow panelling, y...

Mary Earps caught the football bug at an early age, kicking a ball in the back garden with her brother, and training with his team. At the age of ten she joined West Bridgford Colts and an incredible footballing journey began, which would take her from success in Germany, to Manchester United - a...

How do you pick extreme sports GOATs? Is it snowboarder Chloe Kim or skateboarder Tony Hawk? Or maybe it's BMX legend Dave Mirra. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of extreme sports and see if you agree that th...

Travel to Greece and watch Kyniska, a Spartan princess, become the first ever woman to win at the ancient Olympic Games. Or touch the heavens with Junko Tabei as she carves her path through history and mountain ranges with little applause but a lot of bravery. From football superstars to trailbla...

With a fill-in EURO 2024 results wallchart, 'The Football Encyclopedia' brings you all the latest information, stats and facts from the world of football. Read about superstar players from Jude Bellingham and Aitana Bonmatí to Erling Haaland and Bukayo Saka. Follow your favourite teams in the Pr...

After working hard in the close season, Quincy is thrilled to move up to a top-level football team and play with his friend Will. But the rest of his new teammates on the Vipers aren't so excited. They give Quincy the cold shoulder, making it difficult for him to find his groove. But soon, Quincy...