From the editors of Sports Illustrated Kids comes The Big Book of Who: Basketball, a 128-page collection of basketball’s brightest stars, past and present. Profiles, facts and stats will bring the best players in pro basketball history to life with all of the classic touches that Sports Illustrated Kids is famous for–terrific, age-appropriate writing and exciting sports photography. Court greats from Lebron James to Michael Jordan, Candace Parker to Allen Iverson, Shaq to Magic Johnson, will be profiled. Written in a fun question and answer format, kids will be able to stump their friends.

The Big Book of Who: Basketball is a book young sports fans will return to again and again as a lively, exciting resource.

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In Freddy Goes Camping, Mr. Camphor’s aunts, Minerva and Elmira, were staying with him, much to his disgust.

“There’s two kinds of aunts,” he said. “There’s the regular kind, and then there’s the other kind. Mine are the other kind.” He enlists Freddy’s aid in an attempt to rid his house of the ladies, with the result that Freddy and his chums become entangled with some extremely unfriendly ghosts in an abandoned summer hotel. Freddy camps out, goes canoeing, and tosses flapjacks like a pro when he’s not mixing it up with the eerie Mr. Eha.

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Now in paperback, the true story of Marcenia Lyle, an African American girl who grew up to become “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play for a professional baseball team

One day in the 1930s, Marcenia and the boys she plays ball with learn that Gabby Street, a famous baseball manager, is scouting children for a baseball summer camp sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals. Eager to earn a spot, Marcenia plays her best, but is discouraged when Mr. Street tells her there are no girls in his camp. Convinced that baseball is her destiny, Marcenia won’t give up, ultimately proving her skill and passion to Mr. Street and her dubious parents.

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Lena is Trille’s best friend, even if she is a girl. And there is never an ordinary day when you’ve got a best friend like Lena.

Hardly a day passes without Trille and Lena inventing some kind of adventure that often ends in trouble. Whether it’s coaxing a cow onto a boat or sledding down the steepest and iciest hill with a chicken, there is always a thrill—and sometimes an injury—to be had. Trille loves to share everything with Lena, even Auntie Granny’s waffles. But when Lena has to move away and Auntie Granny leaves the world, it sometimes seems like nothing will ever be right again. The warmth of friendship and the support of family suffuse this lightly illustrated novel, proving that when times are tough, a little taste of sweetness can make all the difference.

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Before 1918, the Boston Red Sox were unstoppable. They won World Series after World Series, thanks in part to their charismatic pitcher-slugger Babe Ruth. But some people on the Red Sox felt the Babe was more trouble than he was worth, and he was traded away to one of the worst teams in baseball, the New York Yankees. From then on, the Yankees became a golden team. And the Red Sox? For over 80 years, they just couldn’t win another World Series. Then, in 2004, along came a scruffy, scrappy Red Sox team. Could they break Babe Ruth’s curse and win it all?

From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Learn all about WWE Superstar, Kofi Kingston. Kofi Kingston is one of WWE’s most popular Superstars. Discover the ins and outs of his rise to prominence, his biggest rivalries and alliances, his finishing moves, nicknames, signature taunts, and managers!

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Introduce young readers to history through the stories of both real and fictionalized people. By focusing on a single important episode that describes a historical event, these books engage readers’ interests and imaginations. Written in a story format, each account relates events that really happened, often followed by a brief summary of the historical event to further explain the significance it had on history.

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In his first book for children, Troy Aikman explains how to use change to your advantage and view temporary setbacks as an opportunity to grow in new and better ways.

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When Booker T. Riggs catches his cousin stealing at deer hunting camp in rural Missouri, he is drawn into the world of a notorious delinquent, Derko Slim. The more Booker tries to protect his family’s name, the more determined Derko becomes to force Booker to respect his reign of violence and crime. With his Aunt Loretta nosing into his business, Booker realizes that appeasing Derko will only create more problems. Booker decides he must face the problem himself, risking his own safety to confront Derko about his threats and attempt to recover the antique civil war-era revolver his cousin stole as payback to Derko. Concluding at deer hunting camp a year later, Booker comes to see how his relationships with his father, with his family, and with himself have transformed through the choices he made during the scariest ordeal of his life.

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Doonsey is a happy, friendly little crab who lives on the ocean floor. He LOVES to explore!! Today is an Exploring Day! Doonsey is so excited! Where will he go? What will he do? What will he see? Doonsey decides to explore the beach, but little does he know, that his calm, peaceful “Exploring Day” will suddenly become a very busy “Great Rescue Day!” In book #1 – our little Doonsey becomes a hero, and makes some very unusual, but very special new friends.

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Iverson was named Rookie of the Year for his stellar 1996-1997 season with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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A biography of the Oriole third baseman whose lifetime fielding average is tops among third basemen in major league history.

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One Letter at a Time is the inspirational story of Rick Hoyt told from his perspective and those he’s inspired. Though born a non-verbal spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, Rick worked diligently with co-author, Todd Civin, to share stories from his incredible life using his one letter at a time method of speaking. Hoyt, together with his equally inspirational father, Dick Hoyt, has competed in nearly 1100 athletic events including thirty Boston Marathons.

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Reading Level 4-6 and Interest Level 6-12

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Learn all about WWE Superstar, Hornswoggle. Hornswoggle is one of WWE’s most popular Superstars. Discover the ins and outs of his rise to prominence, his biggest rivalries and alliances, his finishing moves, nicknames, signature taunts, and managers!

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Get kids away from the TV, unplug, and step into the great outdoors with Great Things to Do Outside.

Consisting of practical projects to do outside ranging from simple observation activities like bird watching, hunting for fossils, observing air power, and forecasting the weather, to more ambitious projects like making your own wrapping paper, growing crystals, raising caterpillars, and even building a dam, every activity uses readily available materials such as paper, pens, sand, and soil, and includes step-by-step photographic instructions. The flexi-bound format makes it easy to pack for weekend getaways, camping trips, or to carry along on nature walks and hikes, and there are projects in the book appropriate for any type of weather or climate.

Specifically designed to be user friendly for children ages 5 and up, Great Things to Do Outside will open their eyes to the nature on their doorstep and allow them to engage with it.

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Churning the dirt on massive tires and rattling the air with gigantic engines, monster trucks are the BIGGEST, BADDEST, LOUDEST machines in motor sports! Read the inside story of the top trucks and drivers from Monster Jam events. Discover what it takes to design and build a vehicle as big as an elephant. Learn what it feels like to drive a high-flying, car-crushing monster truck!

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In Always Dream, her first book for children, Kristi Yamaguchi reveals how her determination, ambition, and love of skating keeps her going, even in the midst of obstacles and tragedy. Fans of all ages will be inspired by Yamaguchi’s remarkable story, which is best embodied by her trademark phrase, “Always dream.”

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Bryce Harper always wanted to play Major League Baseball (MLB). He left high school after his sophomore year to chase his dream. The move paid off when he was chosen by the Washington Nationals as the first pick in the 2010 MLB draft. In 2013, Bryce became the youngest position player in National League (NL) history to start in an All-Star Game. Bryce’s swing has been compared to Babe Ruth’s, so the sky is the limit for his future. Learn more about his remarkable journey.

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Calvin and his Mom’s boyfriend, Ledward, are good friends. When Ledward wins plane tickets, he invites Calvin to go on a man trip—they’ll fly to Hawaii, the Big Island, for a day, and go deep-sea fishing. Wow! Calvin’s never been on a plane, or any boat but his skiff. What a day—Calvin catches his first big fish, an ono. But that’s nothing compared to what happens when Ledward hooks a huge, and very angry marlin that charges the boat!

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In the tradition of The Dangerous Book for Boys, a visually dazzling compendium of practical knowledge, fascinating trivia, and worldly wisdom for young boys—designed as a charming and informal full-color family scrapbook treasured by generations of one family at their Adirondack summer camp.

On a late summer afternoon, while rustling around in his family’s Adirondack cabin, a boy named Charlie Whistler finds a dusty cloth-bound scrapbook. It is the Omnium Gatherum, a colorful, illustrated grab bag of stories, arcana, and much more, faithfully collected over generations by Charlie’s father, grandfather, and generations of Whistlers before them.

Its pages hold a universe of age-old wisdom, from the simple—how to tie a slipknot—to the esoteric—how to find your way in the forest, or predict the tides—to the exotic—how to understand simple phrases in dozens of languages.

Charlie Whistler’s Omnium Gatherum is a delightful, ceaselessly readable, and unique gift book for boys of all ages: a nostalgic evocation of American childhood, a keepsake for modern fathers to hand down to their sons, and an irresistible, page-turning read for everyone who loves to lose themselves in the world of imagination.

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Boys’ Life is the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America and is published 12 times a year with 5.8 million readers an issue. An important initiative for Boys’ Life and the Boy Scouts of America is Reading Partners, a literacy program that pairs poor readers with a better reader as a mentor. Open to everyone, not just Scouts, Reading Partners focuses on children from preschool to third grade. Boys’ Life Readers cover boys’ favorite topics in the visual, informative style of DK Readers.

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The coolest book on the greatest masked men in hockey history!

Hockey Hall of Fame Great Goalies features 34 Hall of Famers and 8 of today’s greatest netminders — and all of them can shut the door!

These great goalies come alive through excellent color photographs, fun illustrations, Hockey Hall of Fame artifacts and great information on the best goalies in the history of the game.

Some of the goalies featured are:

• Jacques Plante
• Dominik Hasek
• Terry Sawchuk
• Martin Brodeur
• Patrick Roy
• Glenn Hall
• Vladislav Tretiak
• Ed Belfour
• Johnny Bower
• Ken Dryden
• Carey Price.

This new series is for young hockey fans. Punchy color and lively text promise hours of reading and sharing with hockey-crazy friends.

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The first three chapters in this book–Animal Dangers, Natural Dangers, and Human Hazards–describe what to do in a total of 24 specific emergencies. The fourth chapter, Basic Survival Skills, has 14 important tips on emergency preparedness and survival skills.

Each crisis is summarized on a double-page spread with 1-2-3 what-to-do checklists, “Fast Facts”, “Life Savers”, “Did You Know”, and “If You” sidebars, and margin notes. The book’s eye-catching design features brilliant full-bleed color and dynamic action photographs.

The life-threatening scenarios include:

Animal Dangers

• What to do if you are bitten by a snake
• How to escape from a bear
• What to do if you are chased by bees

Natural Dangers

• How to survive a hurricane
• How to avoid being struck by lightning
• What to do if you are caught in a food

Human Hazards

• How to escape from water in a car
• How to escape from a burning building
• How to avoid being crushed in a crowd

The Survival Skills include:

• Planning a trip
• Using a penknife
• Finding food
• Making a shelter
• Making a fire
• Tying knots.

Children like to feel in control. Knowing what to do in the case of an emergency increases the chance of survival and it also reduces fear. Even if readers never venture beyond the front door, they will enjoy Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids.

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A World of Adventure Outside Your Door!

Hidden deep within the most secret of secret chambers was a magical book filled with daring and adventurous games for boys and girls. For years, many feared this book had been lost… until now.

The Adventurous Book of Outdoor Games contains a treasure trove of the best neighborhood games invented by children since the beginning of time. This book is your passkey to a world of secret missions, last-minute victories, and thrilling chases.

More than 100 Great Games Including:

• BOMBARDMENT
• CAPTURE THE FLAG
• FREE FOR ALL DODGEBALL
• BRITISH BULLDOG
• WALL BALL
• INFILTRATION
• TIGER AND LEOPARD
• GHOST IN THE GRAVEYARD
• 500
• MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE
• POISON CIRCLE
• ARMY-NAVY
• TREASURE HUNT
• SOCCER GOLF
• UNTANGLE
• And More!!

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Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt is one of the biggest players in the National Football League (NFL). But he wasn’t always on track for stardom. J.J. started his college career playing tight end at Central Michigan University. A career in the pros seemed out of reach. But after a transfer to the University of Wisconsin and a switch to the defensive line, J.J.’s hard-hitting talents began to shine. In 2012, J.J. led the NFL in sacks and cemented himself as one of the league’s most-feared players. Learn how J.J. beat the odds and rose to fame.

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