Ray McClellan
1) Dump trucks
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Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to dump trucks.
3) Undertaker
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For over 20 years, Undertaker has been an almost unstoppable force in WWE. He has collected a record 21 WrestleMania wins, and that's just one accomplishment! When Undertaker eventually makes his WWE departure, a part of him will live on in the ring. Find out more about the Deadman in this action-packed book for emerging readers.
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The legend of the Loch Ness monster goes back hundreds of years. Believers say that sightings and blurry photographs prove the existence of what appears to be a surviving dinosaur, while skeptics argue that it's a hoax. Beginning readers will be introduced to the elusive Nessie in this intriguing title.
6) Kane
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For years, Kane wore a mask to cover the burns he had suffered at the hands of his brother. Since his unmasking, the Big Red Machine has continued his reign of terror in professional wrestling. Young readers will be amazed after reading about this seven-foot-tall wrestler's Chokeslam.
7) Bigfoot
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Are there giant, elusive, ape-like creatures living in the Pacific Northwest? Some people claim that footprints and blurry photographs prove the existence of sasquatch, while others believe it is all a hoax. Beginning readers can consider the evidence in this captivating title.
8) Basketball
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Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Players must dribble, jump, defend, and shoot their way to victory. Children will learn the history, rules, and equipment needed to play this fast-paced sport.
9) Volleyball
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The sport of volleyball requires aggressive intensity. The ball can travel at speeds up to 88 miles per hour! In this book, children will learn the basic rules of volleyball, the necessary equipment, and how to bump, set, spike, and dive their way to victory.
10) SuperMoto
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Supermoto combines the jumps of motocross with the speed of motorcycle racing. Readers will learn about how supermoto courses combine dirt and pavement, what equipment is needed to race, and the unique skills it takes to become a champion of supermoto.
11) Snowboarding
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Shaun White is considered the face of snowboarding. He has won two Olympic gold medals by catching big air while doing difficult jumps and tricks. Children will discover how snowboarders carve down slopes and push the limits of gravity through several different kinds of competitions.
12) Skateboarding
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In the 1950s, Californians invented skateboarding so they could surf on land. Roller skate wheels were attached to flat boards. Young readers will learn all about the sport of skateboarding, from the equipment required to its evolution into an extreme sport.
13) BMX Freestyle
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The skill, balance, and precision needed to execute tricks on a BMX bike are astounding. Students will learn about the history of BMX freestyle, the equipment needed to participate, and the tricks riders do to win competitions.
14) Golf
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Great golfers mainly get eagles and birdies, meaning they shoot under par! This book introduces young readers to the game of golf. It explains the sport's basic rules, necessary equipment, early beginnings, and how to train to qualify for the professional tour.
15) Concrete Mixers
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Have you ever wanted to leave your handprint in a patch of wet concrete? You may have wondered how concrete is formed and how it is set down to harden. This introduction offers a glimpse into this process and the giant machine behind it.
16) Hockey
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Skaters race over the ice pushing the puck toward their opponent's goal. Started in Canada, ice hockey has spread all over the world. Children will read all about the history, equipment and rules of the game and learn who some of the stars are in today's professional leagues.
17) Chris Jericho
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Y2K was feared to be the end of the world, but Y2J was the birth of a new pro wrestling superstar. In his long career, the "Ayatollah of Rock n' Rolla" has won a record nine Intercontinental Championships! Break down the walls of Jericho with this title on a long-standing champion.
18) Football
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Football is a hard-hitting game. From games in the back yard to high school to the NFL, people love to play and watch football. Kids will learn the history, basic rules, and equipment of football, as well as how the game is played today.
19) Māori Warriors
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Māori warriors would unnerve the enemy with their dances called haka. The peruperu was a war haka performed before battle. In it, the warriors would wave their weapons and contort their faces to summon the god of war and warn the opposition of their fate. Find out how successful they were in this thrilling title of bravery, weapons, and war.
20) Surfing
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Ever wondered what it takes to ride a wave? Young readers will find out in this introduction to surfing. They will read about the history of surfing, the equipment used to ride waves, and the ways surfers compete against each other.