Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation

A Passion for Victory by Benson Bobrick

2014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00

A Passion for Victory The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern Times
Written by Benson Bobrick

Trade Paperback, 160 pages | Knopf Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - History; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation | $14.99 | 978-0-375-87252-5 (0-375-87252-3)

From the barefoot races of 8th century BC to the underwater obstacle courses in the early 20th century to the high-tension Berlin Games preceding World War II, the Olympics have always been exciting dramas of athletic prowess and human interest. In A Passion for Victory, award-winning author Benson Bobrick tells the details of the captivating story of the Olympic Games, starting with their inception in Ancient Greece. This wonderfully readable narrative is rich with anecdotes and profiles of athletes and weaves in important historical events to create a complete picture of each installment of the Games. This thorough account of an international fixation is gripping, poignant, and occasionally hilarious.

NERF: Ultimate Blaster Book by Nathaniel Marunas

2013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00

NERF: Ultimate Blaster Book
Written by Nathaniel Marunas

Hardcover, 96 pages | pow! | Juvenile Nonfiction - Toys, Dolls & Puppets; Juvenile Nonfiction - Antiques & Collectibles; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Miscellaneous | $21.95 | 978-1-57687-641-1 (1-57687-641-1)

The first-ever official NERF book, a stunning visual guide to the iconic blasters--from the very first ones ever made to a sneak peek at the blasters of the future! Packed with photos and facts, this comprehensive tour of NERF blasters features a high-energy design, kid-friendly format, and an exclusive set of 6 specially designed (and highly collectible) foam darts incorporated into the cover.

In the tradition of the LEGO Star Wars Visual Dictionary (more than a million copies sold), this is the definitive guide to the iconic NERF blaster, and a book that all NERF fans will want to own.

A hardcover, full-color collector's volume, NERF: The Ultimate Blaster Book presents each blaster in a fully illustrated, detailed spread that provides a complete array of technical specifications (range, capacity, propulsion type, etc.), the story behind the blaster, and callouts explaining its special features. Sidebars offer factoids, activities, and more. And with 6 exlusive, collectible darts included in the front cover of every book, this lavishly illustrated book is the ultimate NERF must-have!

We Are the Goal Scorers by NHLPA

2013-10-22T00:30:00-05:00

We Are the Goal Scorers THE TOP POINT LEADERS OF THE NHL
Written by NHLPA

Hardcover, 72 pages | FENN-TUNDRA | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Hockey; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation | $12.99 | 978-1-77049-461-9 (1-77049-461-8)

In We Are the Goal Scorers, the NHL's top point leaders are celebrated for their contribution to the game. Along with photos, player history, and personal information, young and eager fans will enjoy learning about each of their hockey heroes.

We Are the Goal Scorers by NHLPA

2013-10-22T00:30:00-05:00

We Are the Goal Scorers THE NHLPA/NHL'S ELITE POINT LEADERS
Written by NHLPA

eBook | FENN-TUNDRA | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Hockey; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation | $9.99 | 978-1-77049-462-6 (1-77049-462-6)

We Are the Goalies by NHLPA

2013-10-22T00:30:00-05:00

We Are the Goalies THE TOP NETMINDERS OF THE NHL
Written by NHLPA

Hardcover, 72 pages | FENN-TUNDRA | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Hockey; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation | $12.99 | 978-1-77049-459-6 (1-77049-459-6)

With thirty teams in the NHL, We Are the Goalies showcases the starting netminder of each club and provides young fans with exciting photos, a detailed history, and an introduction to each of these star players. Along with full color photos, young and eager fans will enjoy reading about their goalie heroes.

We Are the Goalies by NHLPA

2013-10-22T00:30:00-05:00

We Are the Goalies THE NHLPA/NHL'S TOP NETMINDERS
Written by NHLPA

eBook | FENN-TUNDRA | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Hockey; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation | $9.99 | 978-1-77049-460-2 (1-77049-460-X)

Outcasts United by Warren St. John

2013-09-10T00:30:00-05:00

Outcasts United The Story of a Refugee Soccer Team That Changed a Town
Written by Warren St. John

Trade Paperback, 240 pages | Ember | Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Issues - Emigration & Immigration; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Soccer | $8.99 | 978-0-385-74195-8 (0-385-74195-2)

This young people's version of the adult bestseller, Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference, is a complex and inspirational story about the Fugees, a youth soccer team made up of diverse refugees from around the world, and their formidable female coach, Luma Mufleh. Clarkston, Georgia, was a typical southern town until it became a refugee resettlement center. The author explores how the community changed with the influx of refugees and how the dedication of Lumah Mufleh and the entire Fugees soccer team inspired an entire community.

Learn All About Soccer by Frank Bailey

2013-05-14T00:30:00-05:00

Learn All About Soccer Color and Activity
Written by Al Huberts
Illustrated by Frank Bailey

Trade Paperback, 176 pages | FENN-TUNDRA | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Soccer; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation; Juvenile Nonfiction - Activity Books | $9.99 | 978-1-77049-506-7 (1-77049-506-1)

Learn All About Soccer introduces young soccer enthusiasts to the game through interactive pages that provide young players and fans with the opportunity to color in players and on-field action, as well as follow mazes, complete word searches and spot the difference puzzles, and more. All details of the game from the dimensions of the playing surface to the rules are included with images of referee hand signals for penalties, off sides, goals, and more. Players are also introduced to equipment and taught about its use. This publication follows the story of two teams as they meet early Saturday morning at the local field to play soccer. With action-packed illustrations on each page and exciting play-by-play commentary, young fans will learn all about the game while enjoying the opportunity to develop their understanding of the sport, test their knowledge of soccer, and color the fast-paced world of soccer that appears on each page.

We Love Baseball! by Peggy Harrison

2013-04-24T00:30:00-05:00

We Love Baseball!
Written by Peggy Harrison

eBook, 24 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Baseball | $3.99 | 978-0-385-37456-9 (0-385-37456-9)

It’s springtime, and everyone’s at the ballpark! Join a team of exuberant seven-year-olds on and off the field as they get their uniforms; practice throwing, catching, and batting; learn to work as a team; and even play in a game. These good sports demonstrate that anyone who plays is a winner and they will have readers of all ages cheering!

We Love Soccer! by Peggy Harrison

2013-04-24T00:30:00-05:00

We Love Soccer!
Written by Peggy Harrison

eBook, 24 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Soccer | $3.99 | 978-0-385-37457-6 (0-385-37457-7)

Five-year-old teammates Megan, Regan, and Camron love soccer! Join them on the field and off for their first exciting season–from the banner day when they get their uniforms; through the practices, drills, and games that build skills and teamwork; to the medal ceremony that caps the season. These enthusiastic young athletes demonstrate that anyone who plays is a winner!

Let's Build a Playground by Jennifer Cecil

2013-04-23T00:30:00-05:00

Let's Build a Playground
Written by Michael J. Rosen and KaBOOM!
Illustrated by Ellen Kelson and Jennifer Cecil

Hardcover, 32 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Situations - New Experience | $15.99 | 978-0-7636-5532-7 (0-7636-5532-5)

Could you really build a playground in your neighborhood? KaBOOM! Find out how — and how much fun it can be.

What’s your dream playground? Grab a piece of paper and let your imagination go wild! That was the first step when two hundred kids and grown-ups in an Indianapolis community got together to build the playground in this book — one of over two thousand that KaBOOM! has helped create. A slide isn’t just a slide, it could be a chute to a time machine. A swing might be Pegasus flying across the galaxy. . . . Weeks of planning precede the construction of a playground that a community feels is truly theirs, a vibrant space to foster both creativity and physical activity. Sprinkled with kid-friendly factual notes, Michael J. Rosen’s lively free verse, together with colorful photographs, capture the enthusiastic teamwork leading up to the final build of a playground in one day — a playground that will welcome kids of all ages well into the future.

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle by Chris Raschka

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
Written by Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

eBook, 32 pages | Schwartz & Wade | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Miscellaneous; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Situations - New Experience; Juvenile Nonfiction - Health - Fitness & Exercise | $10.99 | 978-0-375-98732-8 (0-375-98732-0)

“[Raschka's] marvelous sequences, fluid style, and emotional intelligence capture all of the momentum and exhilaration of this glorious accomplishment,” raves School Library Journal in a starred review.

Learning to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones of childhood, and no one captures the emotional ups and downs of the experience better than Chris Raschka, who won the 2012 Caldecott Medal for A Ball for Daisy. In this simple yet emotionally rich "guide," a father takes his daughter through all the steps in the process—from choosing the perfect bicycle to that triumphant first successful ride. Using very few words and lots of expressive pictures, here is a picture book that not only shows kids how to learn to ride, but captures what it feels like to fall . . . get up . . . fall again . . . and finally "by luck, grace, and determination" ride a bicycle!

From the Hardcover edition.

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle by Chris Raschka

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
Written by Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages | Schwartz & Wade | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Miscellaneous; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Situations - New Experience; Juvenile Nonfiction - Health - Fitness & Exercise | $19.99 | 978-0-375-97007-8 (0-375-97007-X)

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle by Chris Raschka

2013-04-09T00:30:00-05:00

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
Written by Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

Hardcover, 32 pages | Schwartz & Wade | Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Miscellaneous; Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Situations - New Experience; Juvenile Nonfiction - Health - Fitness & Exercise | $16.99 | 978-0-375-87007-1 (0-375-87007-5)

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Equestrian; Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Chapter Books | $5.99 | 978-0-375-87026-2 (0-375-87026-1)

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #49: Stallion at Starlight, they had lots of questions. Why did people tame horses? What jobs do horses have today? Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous? What are some other famous horses in history? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

eBook, 128 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Equestrian; Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Chapter Books | $5.99 | 978-0-375-98863-9 (0-375-98863-7)

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #49:Stallion at Starlight, they had lots of questions. Why did people tame horses? What jobs do horses have today? Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous? What are some other famous horses in history? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Hardcover Library Binding, 128 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Horses; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Equestrian; Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Chapter Books | $12.99 | 978-0-375-97026-9 (0-375-97026-6)

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #49:Stallion at Starlight, they had lots of questions. Why did people tame horses? What jobs do horses have today? Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous? What are some other famous horses in history? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

Look Up! by Annette LeBlanc Cate

2013-03-12T00:30:00-05:00

Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard
Written by Annette LeBlanc Cate
Illustrated by Annette LeBlanc Cate

Hardcover, 64 pages | Candlewick | Juvenile Nonfiction - Animals - Birds; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Camping & Outdoor Activities; Juvenile Nonfiction - Science & Technology - Zoology | $15.99 | 978-0-7636-4561-8 (0-7636-4561-3)

You don’t have to own binoculars and know a bunch of fancy Latin names to watch birds! No matter where you live, they’re in your neighborhood — just look up.

This conversational, humorous introduction to bird-watching encourages kids to get outdoors with a sketchbook and really look around. Quirky full-color illustrations portray dozens of birds chatting about their distinctive characteristics, including color, shape, plumage, and beak and foot types, while tongue-in-cheek cartoons feature banter between birds, characters, and the reader ("Here I am, the noble spruce grouse. In a spruce grove. Eatin’ some spruce. Yep."). Interactive and enjoyable tips bring an age-old hobby to new life for the next generation of bird-watchers.

Babe Ruth Saves Baseball! by Richard Walz

2013-02-27T00:30:00-05:00

Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!
Written by Frank Murphy
Illustrated by Richard Walz

eBook, 48 pages | Random House Books for Young Readers | Juvenile Nonfiction - People & Places - United States; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Baseball; Juvenile Nonfiction - Readers - Beginner | $3.99 | 978-0-385-37347-0 (0-385-37347-3)

Batter up! It’s 1919 and baseball is in trouble! All across the country, people are throwing down their bats, and giving up America’s national pastime. It’s up to Babe Ruth to win back fans and save baseball! Can he do it, or will he strike out?

Who's on First? by Lou Costello

2013-02-19T00:30:00-05:00

Who's on First?
Written by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello

Hardcover, 40 pages | Quirk Books | Juvenile Nonfiction - Humor; Juvenile Nonfiction - Humor - Jokes & Riddles; Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation - Baseball | $16.95 | 978-1-59474-590-4 (1-59474-590-0)

“Who’s on first. What’s on second. I Don’t Know’s on third.” One of the classic comedy sketches of all time is now transformed into a priceless picture book—and it’s a great read for kids of all ages. Follow the mistaken identities, confusion, and lots of laughs as Rabbit and Bear act out this scene. The book will appeal to Abbott and Costello fans, baseball fans, and anyone who enjoys funny banter-driven picture books. Illustrated in full color with slightly retro stylized illustrations.

“The book is stunning ~ dad and Bud would be proud!!”—Chris Costello, Daughter of Lou Costello

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Sports & Recreation

A Passion for Victory by Benson Bobrick

A Passion for Victory The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern TimesWritten by Benson Bobrick

NERF: Ultimate Blaster Book by Nathaniel Marunas

NERF: Ultimate Blaster Book Written by Nathaniel Marunas

We Are the Goal Scorers by NHLPA

We Are the Goal Scorers THE TOP POINT LEADERS OF THE NHLWritten by NHLPA

We Are the Goal Scorers by NHLPA

We Are the Goal Scorers THE NHLPA/NHL'S ELITE POINT LEADERSWritten by NHLPA

We Are the Goalies by NHLPA

We Are the Goalies THE TOP NETMINDERS OF THE NHLWritten by NHLPA

We Are the Goalies by NHLPA

We Are the Goalies THE NHLPA/NHL'S TOP NETMINDERSWritten by NHLPA

Outcasts United by Warren St. John

Outcasts United The Story of a Refugee Soccer Team That Changed a TownWritten by Warren St. John

Learn All About Soccer by Frank Bailey

Learn All About Soccer Color and ActivityWritten by Al Huberts Illustrated by Frank Bailey

We Love Baseball! by Peggy Harrison

We Love Baseball! Written by Peggy Harrison

We Love Soccer! by Peggy Harrison

We Love Soccer! Written by Peggy Harrison

Let's Build a Playground by Jennifer Cecil

Let's Build a Playground Written by Michael J. Rosen and KaBOOM! Illustrated by Ellen Kelson and Jennifer Cecil

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle by Chris Raschka

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle Written by Chris Raschka Illustrated by Chris Raschka

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle by Chris Raschka

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle Written by Chris Raschka Illustrated by Chris Raschka

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle by Chris Raschka

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle Written by Chris Raschka Illustrated by Chris Raschka

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by StarlightWritten by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by StarlightWritten by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by StarlightWritten by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Look Up! by Annette LeBlanc Cate

Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own BackyardWritten by Annette LeBlanc Cate Illustrated by Annette LeBlanc Cate

Babe Ruth Saves Baseball! by Richard Walz

Babe Ruth Saves Baseball! Written by Frank Murphy Illustrated by Richard Walz

Who's on First? by Lou Costello

Who's on First? Written by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello

A Passion for Victory The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern Times
Written by Benson Bobrick

NERF: Ultimate Blaster Book
Written by Nathaniel Marunas

We Are the Goal Scorers THE TOP POINT LEADERS OF THE NHL
Written by NHLPA

We Are the Goal Scorers THE NHLPA/NHL'S ELITE POINT LEADERS
Written by NHLPA

We Are the Goalies THE TOP NETMINDERS OF THE NHL
Written by NHLPA

We Are the Goalies THE NHLPA/NHL'S TOP NETMINDERS
Written by NHLPA

Outcasts United The Story of a Refugee Soccer Team That Changed a Town
Written by Warren St. John

Learn All About Soccer Color and Activity
Written by Al Huberts
Illustrated by Frank Bailey

We Love Baseball!
Written by Peggy Harrison

We Love Soccer!
Written by Peggy Harrison

Let's Build a Playground
Written by Michael J. Rosen and KaBOOM!
Illustrated by Ellen Kelson and Jennifer Cecil

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
Written by Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
Written by Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle
Written by Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #27: Horse Heroes A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard
Written by Annette LeBlanc Cate
Illustrated by Annette LeBlanc Cate

Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!
Written by Frank Murphy
Illustrated by Richard Walz

Who's on First?
Written by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello