Sunny, the Defenders' best runner, only runs for his father, who blames Sunny for his mother's death, but with his coach's help Sunny finds a way to combine track and field with his true passion, dancing.

"Lu knows he can lead Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and the team to victory at the championships, but it might not be as easy as it seems. Suddenly there are hurdles in Lu's way--literally and not-so-literally--and Lu needs to figure out, fast, what winning the gold really means"-- Provided by publisher.

Aspiring to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school's track team, gifted runner Ghost finds his goal challenged by a tragic past with a violent father.

Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.

Straightforward text and photographs introduce learning young readers to the sport of track and field, covering various types of events that athletes can participate in. Includes a picture glossary and a search-and-find activity.

"A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes--such as Jamaican Usain Bolt--of the Olympic sport of track and field, which has been part of the modern Summer Games since 1896"--Provided by Publisher.

This book describes and presents step-by-step photographs showing the essential techniques for the different events of track and field including sprinting, hurdling, high jump, and discus throwing.

"Let's compete! Through large, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text, Track and Field introduces beginning readers to the basics of the sport and encourages them to try track and field themselves. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the events and equipment, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Track and Field also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Track and Field is part...

"Track stars are known as the fastest humans on earth and the greatest athletes alive. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book celebrates the sport's most exciting names, events, and facts"--Provided by the publisher.

After getting soaked by Harry's water balloon, Paul chases Harry down. He didn't expect Harry to be so fast and gives Harry a choice to either join the track team, or else.