In March 2010 I was sat on a very windy Scarfell pike and dreamt up an idea. That idea turned into an obsession. It has made me many friends and got me through some incredibly hard times. This journey has been the making of me. Before it began I was going nowhere and had no focus, no vision of what to do with my life or what path to take. I now have a clear vision and a spark for life that only an adventurer can. The book is about my journey and I hope it inspires you as others have inspired me.

This book looks at the Paralympics, from the athletes and the sports to the stadiums and the spectators!

From chariot racing to cycling and bmxing to bobsleigh, in this book, children can find out all about Olympians, past and present, and what it takes to be an Olympic or Paralympic champion!Who Wants to be an Olympic Champion is part of the Galaxy range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy offers a rich collection of highly decodable fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. Children will broaden their knowledge and widen vocabulary through a diverse range of books which...

Get ready to travel back in time and learn about the intriguing people and cultures that existed in what we now know as Mexico, Central and South America from the Maya who built imposing temples and pyramids, to the Inca, who crafted beautiful solid-gold objects and founded the incredible city of Machu Picchu high in the Andes mountains.With this book as your guide, you'll discover many fascinating facts about these mysterious peoples, including the food they ate, the sports they pl...

How did soccer become the world’s most popular sport with billions of fans and millions of players? From its earliest beginnings to the most recent World Cup winners, readers will find out unforgettable facts about their favorite sport!

This book, Finding Out About Your Family History, introduces readers to some of the key skills they will need to begin researching their family history and compiling a family tree.

With billions of fans and giant stadiums packed with cheering crowds, soccer itself is record-breaking. Find out even more by reading about soccer’s record-breaking superstar players, trophy-winning teams, and standout coaches.

As the world’s traditional sources of energy are gradually being depleted, global energy usage continues to increase. The impetus to find new sources of energy is rendered even more urgent when you consider that traditional sources of energy are costly and can cause widespread damage to the Earth and its climate. This volume examines our reliance on fossil fuels, the risks associated with our continued dependence on them, and surveys the costs and benefits of other sources of energy, inclu...

From the winning bid to the Olympic village and stadiums, this book looks beyond the sports and into all aspects, such as the costs involved, the media and where events will take place around the country.

From Usain Bolt and Jessica Ennis to Michael Phelps and Tom Daley, this book looks at potential champions.

From basketball to athletics and many other team or individual sports inbetween, this book looks at the different sports that feature at the Olympics.

The story of a remarkable girl who followed her dream and conquered the world.On 15 May 2010, after 210 days at sea and 24,285 nautical miles, 16-year-old Jessica Watson sailed her yacht, Ella's Pink Lady, triumphantly back into Sydney Harbour. She had become the youngest person to sail solo, unassisted and non-stop around the world.Told in Jessica's own words, this fully updated edition of True Spirit shares with the reader her childhood, her insp...