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1. Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill
by: James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, Laura Park Release date: Jun 24, 2013 Number of Pages: 336 Find in Library Read Review |
This fourth book in the massively popular Middle School series is an unforgettable summer of hi-jinks, new friends, and surprises, all told with the hilarity and honesty readers have come to expect from blockbuster author James Patterson.
2. The Boy’s Book of Adventure: The Little Guidebook for Smart and Resourceful Boys
by: Michele Lecreux, Celia Gallais, Esao Millet, Jocelyn Millet Release date: Jul 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
Camping advice and instruction includes ways to protect against the weather, first-aid for injuries, advice on using a compass, tips for studying the night sky, identifying birds, and much more. The book’s wide array of topics and sturdy construction makes it an ideal outdoor companion for hiking and camping excursions. An elastic band bound into the back cover can be stretched over pages and used as a place marker. Color illustrations on every page.
3. Sports Illustrated Kids Big Book of Who Basketball
by: The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids Release date: May 05, 2015 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
The Big Book of Who: Basketball is a book young sports fans will return to again and again as a lively, exciting resource.
4. I Got This: To Gold and Beyond
by: Laurie Hernandez Release date: Jan 24, 2017 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages—with never-before-seen photos!
At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true—and yet it’s only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the 2016 US Olympic gymnastics team. After winning gold in Rio as part of the Final Five, Laurie also earned an individual silver medal for her performance on the balance beam. Nicknamed “the Human Emoji” for her wide-eyed and animated expressions, Laurie continued to dance her way into everyone’s hearts while competing on the hit reality TV show Dancing with the Stars, where she was the youngest-ever winner of the Mirrorball Trophy.
Poignant and funny, Laurie’s story is about growing up with the dream of becoming an Olympian and what it took to win gold. She talks about her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs. Be prepared to fall in love with and be mesmerized by America’s newest sweetheart all over again.
5. Ashlyn’s Unsurprise Party (Wellie Wishers)
by: Valerie Tripp Release date: Sep 01, 2016 Number of Pages: 88 Find in Library Read Review |
This story tells how Ashlyn learns to rely on others and that good friends can be the best surprise of all! Includes fun activities to do with your girl.
6. Middle School: Save Rafe!
by: James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts, Laura Park Release date: Jun 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 288 Find in Library Read Review |
After a rough summer, Rafe is heading back to the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, the site of the very worst years of his life. And as if that’s not bad enough, he’s learned that he’s going to be held back a year unless he can prove himself on an outdoor survival excursion–complete with dangerous white-water rafting, dizzying rock climbing, and fanatical counselors. Rafe and the rest of the pack of “delinquent” trainees are forced to cooperate as they prepare for the final test: a solo excursion in the deep woods. Can Rafe come out of the experience in one piece? And if he does, will he go home as the same insecure kid?
7. The Riddle of the Robin (Wellie Wishers)
by: Valerie Tripp Release date: Sep 01, 2016 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
This story tells how Willa learns to take lead and that things are not always what they seem! Includes fun activities to do with your girl.
8. My Side of the Mountain (Puffin Modern Classics)
by: Jean Craighead George Release date: Apr 12, 2004 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
9. Snowman: The True Story of a Champion
by: Catherine Hapka, Rutherford Montgomery Release date: Aug 30, 2016 Number of Pages: 160 Find in Library Read Review |
Snowman, an Amish plow horse, was bound for the meat market when Harry deLeyer, a Long Island riding instructor, spotted him at auction. After making eye contact with the gentle giant deLeyer decided to purchase him for $80.
At first, Snowman was just a horse that children rode during lessons, but when deLeyer sold him to a neighbor, the horse had other ideas. He would jump the high fences so he could return “home.” Harry then began training Snowman as a show jumper. Less than two years out of the plow fields, Snowman won the 1958 horse show jumping Triple Crown—the American Horse Shows Association Horse of the Year, Professional Horseman’s Association Champion, and Champion of Madison Square Garden’s Diamond Jubilee.
Snowman was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in 1992.
10. Weird but True Sports: 300 Wacky Facts About Awesome Athletics
by: National Geographic Kids Release date: May 17, 2016 Number of Pages: 208 Find in Library Read Review |
11. Monster Trucks! (Step into Reading)
by: Susan E. Goodman, Michael Doolittle Release date: Sep 28, 2010 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
Whether racing over ramps, plowing through mud, or crushing cars, monster trucks are the biggest and baddest trucks out there! The bestselling and award-winning team that brought you Choppers! and Motorcycles!, author Susan E. Goodman and photographer Michael J. Doolittle, show readers how these beasts came to be, how they work, how they get ready for a show, and some of the exciting tricks that only monster trucks can do. This action-packed Step 3 Step into Reading beginning reader is filled with you-are-there color photographs!
Informative and fast-paced, this book is perfect for boys and girls who love everything on wheels!
12. Sports Illustrated Kids Big Book of Who: ALL-STARS: The 101 Stars Every Fan Needs to Know
by: The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids Release date: Jun 10, 2014 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
The Big Book of Who is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again!
13. Sports Illustrated Kids Football: Then to WOW!
by: The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids Release date: Aug 12, 2014 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
From rules to equipment to the all-time greats, this book is a journey through the game spanning the years
14. Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Rocks and Minerals (National Geographic Kids)
by: Nancy Honovich Release date: Feb 09, 2016 Number of Pages: 160 Find in Library Read Review |
15. Who Is Wayne Gretzky? (Who Was…?)
by: Gail Herman, Ted Hammond, Nancy Harrison Release date: Feb 05, 2015 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Sports Illustrated Kids What are the Chances? The Wildest Plays in Sports
by: The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids Release date: Jul 22, 2014 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
This book is the perfect combination of little-known stats, amazing plays, and fun facts. Not only will we address all the burning questions that curious sports fans want to know, this book will highlight some incredible moments and underscore exactly how special those highlight-reel plays are.
17. TIME For Kids Book of Why: Amazing Sports and Science
by: Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine Release date: May 06, 2014 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
Written in an upbeat manner, each answer is accompanied by either a photo or an illustration to show the reasons why. Of course, TIME For Kids goes beyond answering the question, and dips into the science or history to further explain the answer in an easy-to-follow, straightforward manner.
TIME For Kids The BIG Book of Why: Sports and Science is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.
18. The Everything Kids’ Basketball Book: The All-time Greats, Legendary Teams, Today’s Superstars–and Tips on Playing Like a Pro
by: Bob Schaller, Dave Harnish Release date: Sep 11, 2015 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
Nothing but net!
You can dribble, shoot, and swish with tons of basketball fun in The Everything Kids’ Basketball Book, 2nd Edition! Full to the rim with trivia, history, and thirty fun puzzles and games, this one-of-a-kind book is a must-have for kids who love the game.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- Facts and stats about basketball players of the past and today
- The best offensive and defensive moves
- Up-to-date stats and records of NBA teams
- The scoop on the WNBA, the NCAA, and Olympic basketball
- The history of basketball
- The rules of the sport and tips for enhancing your game
This is your tip-off into the world of basketball. Learn about the greatest players, figure out the best position for you, and understand the sport on a deeper level. From college ball to the Hall of Fame, this book is your ticket to the fastest game in town!
19. What Is the Super Bowl? (What Was…?)
by: Dina Anastasio, David Groff, Kevin McVeigh Release date: Oct 20, 2015 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
20. The Boys’ Book Of Survival (How To Survive Anything, Anywhere)
by: Scholastic, Guy Campbell Release date: Jan 01, 2009 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
Lost in the desert? Stuck in quicksand? Confronted by a man-eating tiger? Trapped at a school dance? Fear not, brave reader! With this essential survival guide, you’ll find a way to get yourself out of every imaginable predicament, whether it’s an avalanche or a zombie invasion!
How to survive anything all in one handy book! Inside you’ll find out how to treat a snakebite, send an SOS message, track an animal, make a map, and build a ladder. Find out how to survive a school dance, a shopping trip with your mom, a pop quiz, and a shark attack!
21. Who Was Muhammad Ali?
by: James Buckley Jr., Stephen Marchesi, Nancy Harrison Release date: Jul 24, 2014 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
22. The Deer Hunting Book: Short stories for young hunters
by: Michael Waguespack Release date: Feb 25, 2013 Number of Pages: 102 Find in Library Read Review |
23. Time For Kids Book of How: All About Sports
by: Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine Release date: Sep 02, 2014 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
TIME For Kids goes beyond just answering the question, and engages kids with hands-on activities at the end of each chapter that bring life to a topic or idea they just read about. The Book of How: All About Sports is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.
24. Sports Illustrated Kids Slam Dunk!: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Basketball
by: The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids Release date: Oct 14, 2014 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
From the most dominant big men to the quirkiest uniforms, SI Kids ranks a variety of topics from the hardwood. Readers are guaranteed to love the big, exciting action photos from the Sports Illustrated collection and the insider knowledge of SI Kids. Filled with trivia and information, this dynamic book will be the definitive kids book on pro basketball.
25. Who Is Derek Jeter? (Who Was…?)
by: Gail Herman, Andrew Thomson Release date: Aug 18, 2015 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
26. Sports Illustrated Kids The TOP 10 of Everything in SPORTS
by: The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids Release date: Oct 15, 2013 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
27. The Girl’s Book of Adventure: The Little Guidebook for Smart and Resourceful Girls
by: Michele Lecreux, Celia Gallais, Esao Millet, Jocelyn Millet Release date: Jul 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
Here too are instructions for outdoor games, ideas for hiking trips and nature watching, first-aid instruction, and more–a total of 60 themes that are of special interest to girls. This book’s sturdy construction makes it ideal for taking along on outdoor activities. An elastic band bound into the back cover can be stretched over book pages for use as a place marker. Color illustrations on every page.
28. What Is the World Series? (What Was…?)
by: Gail Herman, Scott Anderson Release date: Jun 23, 2015 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
29. Michael Jordan: Legends in Sports (Matt Christopher Legends in Sports)
by: Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout Release date: Apr 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 176 Find in Library Read Review |
Updated photos and text will round out this Legends in Sports reissue and put Michael Jordan in league with other Legends in Sports, Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson.
30. Face-Off: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Hockey (Sports Illustrated Kids)
by: The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids Release date: Sep 29, 2015 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
Don’t miss the other books in the Top 10 series from Sports Illustrated Kids: The Top 10 Lists of Everything in Sports, 1st and 10: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Football, and Slam Dunk!: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Basketball.
Best Selling Books for 8 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
Recommended Books for 8 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
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- 4 Year Olds
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- Teen & Young Adults
- 3 Year Olds
Recommended Sports & Outdoors Books for:
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- Teen & Young Adults
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