Ten-year-old Ben Cutler loves soccer, and he like to have fun while playing too, but when he joins a travel team that takes winning very seriously, he starts to wonder if there is more to the game than just getting a W.

"Curious about the exciting and visceral sport of rugby? you're no alone! Millions of fans worldwide revel in rugby's unique mix of physicality, teamwork, strategy, and athleticism. In Rugby For Dummies, you'll find easy-to-follow explanations of how the games is played plus introductions to the various tournaments and formats in North America and around the world. Starting with the basic rules that govern the action on the field to tips on coaching,...

Using the image of uniforms and equipment hanging on a clothesline, the text invites children to identify the sport played by each child.

"Gives detailed information on some of history's most dangerous sports"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about whitewater rafting. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.

Answers simple questions children have about sports, including who invented basketball, how many players are on a football team, why a baseball is white with red stitches, and what happens during a triathlon.

Minneapolis Star Tribune senior columnist Patrick Reusse is a legendary fixture in Minnesota sports. Like his late colleague Sid Hartman, he is known by his legion of fans (and those who find him curmudgeonly) by one name: Reusse! Starting as a sportswriter in 1965 and still going strong in 2021, Reusse has covered every major sporting event imaginable and met scores of unforgettable characters during his long career in newspapers, radio, and television....

"You want intense? How about leaping out of an airplane? Don't worry, there are parachutes! Skydiving is more than just a fast way to the ground. Skydivers perform amazing gymnastics as they soar through the air. Find out how skydiving became a sport, learn about the gear skydivers use, and experience the thrill of free fall." --cover.

Sam is the best swimmer on his team, and he is happy to help the new student, Julien, practice his laps and technique--but when it comes to an actual race, only one swimmer can win.

Barry McGee, hit-away batter for the Peach Street Mudders, enjoys winning so much that he has a tendency to bend the rules--until the dirty tactics of the pitcher on a rival team give him a new perspective on sports ethics.