Time-traveling cousins Nate and Rachel are on the move, this time to the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany, to watch Jesse Owens succeed in the face of prejudice and gain knowledge that will help them in their own sporting lives.

Product Description: It is track season and seventh-grader Marcus is struggling at the 400 meter distance and upset that his best friend Torry jokes about his slow times--so he is determined to build up enough strength to earn a place on the 4x400 meter relay at the upcoming track and field meet.

Product Description: For a determined warthog like Boris, adventure is always just around the corner!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina...read more

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Go Boris! It's Field Day, and Boris is ready to run like he's never run before. All he wants is to beat Eddie, who always wins everything. And all his friend Frederick wants is not to come in last...read more

Olivia likes running - when she's doing it for fun, that is. But when her friend convinces her to join the track team, Olivia panics. She's convinced she'll come in last place, and people will make fun of her. So Olivia starts dropping out in the middle of her races. When her aunt realizes what she's doing, Olivia has to face her fears and quit running scared.

Since Danny has super speed, he doesn't think he needs to practice with his relay racing team. He doesn't even want to practice passing the baton. When will Danny learn that there is no such thing as a one-man relay?

Product Description: Nick hates running, but when his gym teacher gives him an ultimatum―join the relay-race team or fail the class―he knows he has no choice. He'll have to suck it up and run. Will he learn to run or let down his team?

Product Description: The story about Atalanta losing a race because she stopped to collect the golden apples Melanion threw in her path is completely wrong. The myth most people know is a lie created by that myth-o-maniac Zeus. In reality, Atalanta could have won that race no matter what! Hades is back to reveal the truth behind another Greek myth...read more

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. While looking for his running shoes before a race at school, 15-year-old Rex Jones is transported by his mysterious cell phone to the Olympics, where a strange man gives him a new pair of shoes just before he competes in the 100-meter final...read more