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Bukayo Saka''s versatility and sheer creativity on the pitch marked him out as a player who would take the football world by storm.But that same versatility often left him battling for a consistent place in the starting line-up, as coaches tried to work out how to use him to best advantage.Join Bukayo Saka on his exhilarating journey to the very top of international football, taking in devastating heartbreak as well as glorious successes on the way.<BR>This biography is one of the titles in Ransom''s Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format.Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar: some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories.So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

From the groundbreaking women who fought to compete in early track meets to the Olympic superstars of today, Legends of Women's Track and Field tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both on and off the track.

From the first women who broke through the glass ceiling to the superstars of the modern media environment, Legendary Women in Sports Media tells the stories of the women who fought for equality in sports journalism and inspired a new generation of female sports reporters.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a rising star in the National Football League (NFL). Readers will devour the life story of this athlete with a golden arm and cheetah-like speed!

Every four years, athletes gather to test their strength and speed against the world's best at the Summer Olympic Games. This updated series explains the most popular Olympic sporting events to young readers who are eager to watch the excitement. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index. This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the rules and types of combat sports featured at the Olympics,including wrestling, boxing, tae kwon do, judo, fencing, and karate. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.

This title introduces readers to Shaun White, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his snowboarding career like his gold medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Kids will be delighted to learn all about this amazing athlete's achievements. This title will cover Redmond Gerard's early years, how he got his start snowboarding, and how he earned his Olympic gold medal in the slopestyle event. Colorful, full-bleed photographs, extra fun facts about Red, and a glossary complete this title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Learn more about the greatest moments in Olympic soccer history with chapters covering the best matches for men's and women's Olympic soccer. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Sidney Crosby skated into the limelight from the very start of his hockey career. In only his second season playing in the NHL, "Sid the Kid" became the youngest player ever to get over 100 points in a season. This book follows his amazing life story, from boyhood games on the ponds of Nova Scotia to captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Stanley Cup in 2008. Crosby remained a league leader until the 2010-2011 season when he suffered a concussion - a head injury that still has consequences for him today.