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Kicker (Orca Sports)
by Michele Martin BossleyIzzy and Julia have been on the same team for years. Izzy is frustrated that Julia spends too much time cherry-picking and getting all the credit when they score. But when someone starts threatening the team and their home field is sabotaged, the friends must work together to find the answers. Why would someone threaten their star player? And what is the connection to a century-old train robbery and the rumor of buried treasure? Trying to solve the mystery and keep the team in the playoff race, Izzy and Julia find themselves in deeper than they thought, and in more danger than they imagined.
Kickers #1: The Ball Hogs
by Rich WallaceIntroducing a soccer series for new readers Kickers #1 Nine-year-old Ben is brand-new to soccer, but he's a good athlete and knows he'll do well on the Bobcats, his team in the local Kickers soccer league. If he can only work around his obnoxious teammate Mark, the ball hog, Ben is sure he'll score his first goal. But Coach Patty, and Ben's own teammates, show him a little something about teamwork. And suddenly it dawns on him:he'sa ball hog, too. Can he change his ways before the Bobcats lose their...
Kickers #2: Fake Out
by Rich WallaceIntroducing a soccer series for new readers Kickers #2The Kickers soccer league is heating up, and Ben's team, the Bobcats, has two losses, one win, and one tie. Ben knows he can pull his team out of its slump and right into the league play-offs with his new move: the fake-out. He practices the tricky footwork every chance he gets. But every time he tries it on the field, he flubs up, loses the ball, and hurts his team. Meanwhile, everyone else is faking him out. Is Ben out of his league?In his Kickers series, award-winning author Rich Wallace offers action-filled novels about the Bobcats, a fourth-grade coed soccer team, and their bid for the league play-offs. From the Hardcover edition.
Kickers #4: Game-Day Jitters
by Jimmy Holder Rich WallaceFilled with on-the-field soccer scenes, black-and-white artwork, and sports statistics throughout, this short novel--ideal for newly independent readers, athletes, and all sports fans--follows nine-year-old Ben and his fourth-grade team, the Bobcats, as they race to the Kickers League playoffs. Ben knows he's one of the team's strongest players, but he's been struggling with the jitters. He's just freezing up on the field. Can he pull through for his teammates now that they really need him?From the Hardcover edition.
Kicking and Screaming: The Comeback Kids (Festival Readers)
by Catherine HapkaThe Tigers cannot do anything right on the field. They do not just lose games - they get clobbered. Enter Gian Piero and Massimo, two Italian boys better than anyone else in the whole league. Can the Tigers make it all the way to the finals? And can they do it together, working as a team?
Kickoff!
by Ronde Barber Tiki Barber Paul Mantell"Hut! Hut! Go long, Tiki!" Tiki and Ronde's twelfth summer is winding down -- the nights are getting shorter and the evenings cooler. That means two things: The first day of junior high is just a few days away, and it's almost the start of football season at last. With two championships and an 8-2 season last year, Tiki and Ronde are ready to graduate from the Peewee League and hit the field as starting players for the Hidden Valley Eagles. But junior high is a lot bigger than elementary school. The competition for starting spots is stiff, and seniority rules. If Tiki and Ronde make it past tryouts and cuts, will they get the chance to play, or will they have to spend the season watching from the bench with the other seventh graders? Inspired by the childhood of NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, Kickoff! is a story of teamwork, perseverance, and what it takes to be a champion.
Kickoff Time (Angel Park Soccer Stars #1)
by Dean HughesJacob Scott, of Angel Park baseball fame, finds out first-hand that soccer is just as exciting as baseball, and maybe more demanding.
Kickoff to Danger (The Hardy Boys #170)
by Franklin W. DixonThe jocks are bruising the Hardys -- but a detective end run is about to start! At Bayport High, Frank has left the football team to focus on a computer course, and Joe is trailing behind the team's newest star, Terry Golden. College recruiters are after Terry, and all the jocks are eager to join his clique, called the Golden Boys. But getting in means hazing, and soon the pranks are spinning into the danger zone. When the Hardys' friend Biff is seriously injured, the brothers start investigating. But Terry's future is at stake, and a surprise suspect is out to clip the boys -- at any cost!
Kicks: Sneaker Microfiction And Poetry
by Van G. Garrett“A brilliantly written and illustrated ode to sneakers and sneakerheads, young and old. A gift to us all.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling authorA fun, lyrical debut picture book, Kicks is an essential read for sneaker fans of all ages, from award-winning poet Van G. Garrett and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown.This is a love letter to sneakers. But not just any sneakers. Only the flyest, floatiest, you-est kicks you can get—the ones that let you soar!This colorful, rhythmic adventure has something to offer anyone who prizes a great pair of shoes and any reader who loves to play with words.
Kicks in the Sky
by C. G. EsperanzaPura Belprè Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner C. G. Esperanza delivers color, rhythm, and style in this rollicking tale about everyday treasures turned magical!Red kicks, green kicks, yellow kicks, blue! Colorful, psychedelic sneakers hang from telephones wires all over the city. Up in the sky, they hang for all to marvel at.But when a few special pairs get knocked down, the kids have to try them on. Soon they’re racing, dancing, leaning to fly! These enchanted sneaks are out of this world—but where did they come from? And who would ever leave these behind?This joyous book is full of fun read moments—perfect for story time and craft activity inspiration!
The Kid
by JEFF SCHILLThe Kid is the quickest draw in the West. Little does anyone know he isn&’t real. A fast-paced, cleverly woven, witty middle grade western adventure.It's 1881 in Destiny, Colorado. Fourteen-year-old Henry Upton&’s parents have died, and he&’s trying to keep his three younger brothers together on the farm. Henry writes a story about The Kid, the fastest draw in the West, to keep people away from their parts. But his stories will soon put more than his family and the farm at risk.Meanwhile, Herbert might lose his job as an editor at Gunslinger Magazine in Philadelphia if he can't find out why the author of The Kid stories recently stopped sending them. The soft city slicker is headed out west to find the author.And Snake-Eye Sam has set his sights on The Kid, whom he thinks is real. Sam has evil in his heart and jealousy in his veins. Breaking out of prison to shoot down The Kid is about the only thing that can cure the itch running down Sam's spine.Three storylines—plus Gunslinger Magazine&‘s The Kid stories—intertwine and come together just as Snake Eye Sam and Herbert both arrive in Destiny. On Main Street at high noon, a master plan is put in place at the same time that Henry and the Destiny sheriff get what they need to keep the Upton brothers together.Pull up for a tall frothy glass of sarsaparilla and enjoy this engaging and satisfying Western tale, full of quirky characters, snappy dialogue, and heart.
Kid Activists: True Tales of Childhood from Champions of Change (Kid Legends #6)
by Robin StevensonMoving, relatable, and totally true childhood biographies of Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists. Every activist started out as a kid—and in some cases they were kids when their activism began! But even the world’s greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable interests and problems--often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Martin Luther King, Jr. loved fashion, and argued with his dad about whether or not dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for listening to opera music in different languages. Dolores Huerta was once wrongly accused of plagiarizing in school. Kid Activists tells these childhood stories and more through kid-friendly texts and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page. The diverse and inclusive group encompasses Susan B. Anthony, James Baldwin, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, Alexander Hamilton, Dolores Huerta, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Iqbal Masih, Harvey Milk, Janet Mock, Rosa Parks, Autumn Peltier, Emma Watson, and Malala Yousafzai.
Kid Amazing vs. the Blob
by Josh SchneiderKid Amazing’s secret base is equipped with every gadget a superhero needs to defeat evil, but there is one villain who remains elusive—the Blob (a.k.a. his baby sister). Will Kid discover the superpower needed to defeat her before the entire city succumbs to her stink and slime? From Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner Josh Schneider, this reassuring take on a common childhood issue proves that laughter can defuse even the most epic sibling rivalries.
Kid Artists: True Tales of Childhood from Creative Legends
by Doogie Horner David StablerHilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations reveal how Leonardo da Vinci, Beatrix Potter, Keith Haring, and other great artists in history coped with regular kid problems. Every great artist started out as a kid. Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world's most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Jackson Pollock's family moved constantly--he lived in eight different cities before he was sixteen years old. Georgia O'Keeffe lived in the shadow of her "perfect" older brother Francis. And Jean-Michel Basquiat triumphed over poverty to become one of the world's most influential artists. Kid Artists tells their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page. Other subjects include Claude Monet, Jacob Lawrence, Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Beatrix Potter, Yoko Ono, Dr. Seuss, Emily Carr, Keith Haring, Charles Schulz, and Louise Nevelson.
Kid Athletes
by Doogie Horner David StablerThe author and illustrator of Kid Presidents have reteamed to share 20 true tales from the childhoods of famous athletes. From Babe Ruth (so incorrigible that his parents put him in reform school at age 7) to Muhammad Ali (who learned to fight at age 12 after a thief stole his bicycle), Kid Athletes is packed with inspirational stories from the world of sports. Billie Jean King rose from modest circumstances to win 39 Grand Slam championships; race car champion Danica Patrick fended of bullies who told her "girls can't drive"; and martial arts legend Bruce Lee credited his success, in part, to childhood dance lessons. Every goal, touchdown, and championship comes to life in these kid-friendly and relatable stories, all with Doogie Horner's whimsical full-color illustrations. Kid Athletes is a slam dunk for young sports fans everywhere.From the Hardcover edition.
Kid Authors: True Tales of Childhood from Famous Writers
by Doogie Horner David StablerFunny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell the tales from the challenging yet defining growing-up years of J. K. Rowling, Beverly Cleary, J. R. R. Tolkien, and 12 other great writers. Every great author started out as a kid. Before the best sellers, fan clubs, and beloved stories we know today, the world's most celebrated writers had regular-kid problems just like you. Sam Clemens (aka Mark Twain) loved to skip school and make mischief, with his best friend Tom, of course! A young J. R. R. Tolkien was bitten by a huge tarantula—or as he called it, “a spider as big as a dragon.” Toddler Zora Neale Hurston took her first steps when a wild hog entered her house and started chasing her! Kid Artists tells their stories and more—the diverse and inclusive cast that includes Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, J. K. Rowling, Sherman Alexie, Jules Verne, Lewis Carroll, Stan Lee—through kid-friendly texts and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page.
Kid B
by Linden DaleckiB-boying is the only thing seventeen-year-old Kid B has ever been any good at, but that's nothin' to floss about in his racially charged eastern Texas town in the rust belt. He's been called "wigger" and "jigaboo," but race doesn't matter to Kid. Or his krew. What matters is that they represent at the upcoming Throw Down, one of the most cutthroat hip-hop dance competitions in the nation, and that they hold their own against rivals Magno Clique, the roughest gang of b-boyers in town. Over a hot summer, friendly challenges between the two gangs turn bloody. And though he's just trying to keep it together with his messed-up family, his friends, and his new girlfriend, Kid is forced to figure out the next steps in his life.
Kid Chef: The Foodie Kids Cookbook: Healthy Recipes and Culinary Skills for the New Cook in the Kitchen (Kid Chef)
by Melina HammerFun and healthy recipes that kids ages 8 to 12 can cook by themselves!Forget the smiley-face pancakes, and try out a more grown-up kid cookbook. The Kid Chef cookbook is part cooking school and part kid's cookbook, meant for the aspiring junior chef who wants to make dishes the whole family will love. It's a healthy kids cookbook that teaches kitchen fundamentals with simple instructions and more than 75 tasty recipes.Kid Chef: The Foodie Kids Cookbook features:Kids cooking basics—This book on cooking for kids covers skills like how to stock the pantry, create a grocery list, handle a knife, and use the stove.Age-appropriate guidance—Experience the best in kid cookbooks with straightforward guidance for challenging recipes like fish tacos and pizza from scratch, rather than oversimplified recipes made for kids.A range of recipes—Explore an entry into kid's cookbooks that lets you whip up snacks, main dishes, and desserts with a wide variety of options that range in complexity.Inspire a lifelong love of delicious and nutritious cooking with the ultimate entry into healthy cookbooks for kids.
Kid Chef Bakes for the Holidays: The Kids' Cookbook for Year-Round Celebrations (Kid Chef)
by Kristy Richardson50 Fun baking creations for kids 8 to 12—for holiday cheer all year-round! Want to learn how to make your own holiday treats? It just takes a little practice! Bursting with delicious recipes perfect for young bakers, Kid Chef Bakes for the Holidays makes sure you've got something tasty to share at every special occasion. Discover dozens of sweets perfect for events all across the seasons! Get a complete kids cookbook that helps you grow your skills and become an expert baker. There's tons of guidance and advice that'll help kids and parents learn about everything from baking safety to frosting with flair. This festive kids cookbook includes: 50 Holiday treats—Whether it's Christmas Cutout Cookies, Ultimate Memorial Day Pound Cake, or Eid Moon Cookies, this kids cookbook makes sure you're ready to serve up sweetness at all kinds of special events. Instructions for young bakers—This kids cookbook is full of recipes that have easy-to-follow directions that work whether it's your first time in the kitchen or you've already made a few cakes. Helpful advice—Get handy explanations of measuring, mixing, cutting, and more—plus troubleshooting tips for when things go a little wrong. Holidays have never been more delicious than with this awesome kids cookbook!
Kid Chef Junior Bakes: My First Kids Baking Cookbook (Kid Chef Junior)
by Charity MathewsKids baking is a piece of cake with this colorful kids' cookbook for ages 4 to 8 Baking for kids can be so exciting! Kid Chef Junior Bakes continues the tradition of every previous Kid Chef cookbook and Kid Chef Bakes cookbook, with recipes that hit the sweet spot between fun, easy, and truly tasty. With step-by-step instructions and large text that's easy to read, this baking cookbook for kids will get kids baking in no time. Whether they're learning how to make Dirt Cups with Candy Worms, Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes, or Razzle-Dazzle Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins, they'll be baking for real—together with you. This kids baking book includes: A range of challenge levels—With this junior chef cookbook, kids will try a mix of recipes with different baking techniques so they can challenge themselves to practice key kitchen skills. The ultimate kid baking cookbook—From oven and knife safety, to reading a recipe, to measuring ingredients accurately, kids will learn the importance of staying safe and organized in the kitchen. Space to make it their own—There's oodles of room for doodling and decorating, plus fill-ins and jokes with each recipe in this memorable choice for a kid's first cookbook. Explore a baking book for kids that makes it simple and fun for them to learn skills and independence—and whip up dishes the whole family will love.
Kid Chef Junior Every Day: My First Easy Kids' Cookbook (Kid Chef Junior)
by Yaffi Lvova RDNThe fun and easy everyday cookbook for kids ages 4 to 8 Help kids develop their cooking know-how as they make tasty, wholesome meals the whole family can share. With easy-to-make recipes—approved by both kids and grown-ups!—Kid Chef Junior Everyday is the perfect kids' cookbook for any busy day. The colorful photos included with every recipe help young chefs pick the recipe they want to make. By helping cook their own meals, they'll learn essential skills and get excited to try new foods! Kids' cooking class—Start kids out with important safety practices before introducing them to skills like chopping vegetables, filling ravioli, and kneading dough. Recipe tips and tricks—Kids will learn how to customize many of the dishes and find out exactly when an adult should step in to help with a recipe. Space to personalize—A section for notes next to each recipe encourages kids to write down their recipe rating and any changes they made while cooking. Give budding chefs confidence in the kitchen with this easy family cookbook.
Kid Chef Vegan: The Foodie Kid's Vegan Cookbook (Kid Chef)
by Barb MusickDelicious vegan recipes kids 8 to 12 will love to make and eat What's the best way to get kids excited about eating healthier? Involve them in the process! Whether your young chef already loves plant-based dishes, or you just want to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their repertoire, Kids Chef Vegan will get them excited about eating more whole foods by teaching them how to create an amazing variety of mouthwatering meat-free, egg-free, and dairy-free meals. What sets Kids Chef Vegan apart from other vegan kids' cookbooks: Hands-on learning—This confidence-building culinary crash course will teach them skills they'll use for a lifetime. Kids will learn how to measure accurately, mix like a master, and slice like a pro as they create each delectable recipe. Vegan kitchen basics—Before they don their chef's hat they'll learn important 101s, including kitchen safety, all the tools they'll need, and how to set up the perfect workspace for cooking with plant-based ingredients. 50 step-by-step vegan recipes—They'll explore different foods and flavors through simple recipes made with easy-to-find whole ingredients. They'll also find tips for switching up ingredients to make dishes extra special, plus allergy labels and substitutions so everyone can enjoy their creations. Help your budding chef grow their skills as they create healthy, mouthwatering vegan meals the whole family will love.
The Kid Coach
by Fred BowenWhen they lose their coach, Scott and his teammates decide that he should try his hand at coaching, but it takes teamwork and the efforts of a player they call "Brain" to produce a winning season.
The Kid Coach (All-Star Sports Stories #8)
by Fred BowenThe Tigers are in trouble.Baseball season is underway and Coach Skelly just quit.When Scott and his teammates can't find anyone to coach the team, it looks as if the Tigers' season might be over before it really begins.But then the Tigers have an idea: what if one of them became coach? After all, some of the biggest names in baseball history were player-coaches. Why not a kid coach?
The Kid from Diamond Street: The Extraordinary Story of Baseball Legend Edith Houghton
by Steven Salerno Audrey VernickAudrey Vernick and Steven Salerno have again collaborated to bring us a captivating picture book about a compelling but little-known piece of baseball history. Beginning in 1922, when Edith Houghton was only ten years old, she tried out for a women’s professional baseball team, the Philadelphia Bobbies. Though she was the smallest on the field, soon reporters were talking about “The Kid” and her incredible skill, and crowds were packing the stands to see her play. Her story reminds us that baseball has never been about just men and boys. Baseball is also about talented girls willing to work hard to play any way they can.