"Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board."--Amazon.com...

Sylvester Coddmyer III, a poor but enthusiastic baseball player, becomes a phenomenal hitter after he meets a mysterious stranger resembling Babe Ruth who offers to help him improve his batting skills.

"Michael's inability to catch the ball overshadows his wide receiver speed, but thanks to his teammates' observations and a visit to the doctor, Michael soon earns his triple-threat status"--Title verso page.

Now at different schools, Ricky and Anthony's friendship is tested when they find themselves on opposing basketball teams, leaving Ricky to decide whether he is willing to let his new team down if it means making his best friend happy.

"Seventh-grader Darius Livingston is the star running back for his team, but what he really wants to do is play quarterback. Now that his team's season has been cancelled for lack of players, he may get a chance with the eighth-grade team, especially after both their quarterbacks are injured--but first he must remember that football is a team sport, and stop trying to impress. Includes discussion questions, and writing prompts"--Title verso page.

"Thema has always preferred books to video games, but when her younger twin brothers show her the battle game Shrinking Island Showdown she is hooked--and with her brothers help she plans to become good enough to compete in an esports competition"--WorldCat.

Lucy Andia competes on Peabody's gymnastics team. She excels at floor exercise, but Coach Dawson moves her to uneven bars. Lucy is used to being on the floor. The high bar is more than eight feet off the ground! After numerous falls, Lucy is too scared to continue. Will Lucy quit the team? How can she overcome her fear of falling?

Katie Flanagan is a star striker on Peabody's soccer team. Her strength is in her legs! When she tries out for the basketball team, she finds that her upper body is not as strong. Then, Katie is bullied by another girl, for her performance. Can Katie balance her strengths and weaknesses to find success? And, are good teams made of only the best players?

Francis is spending a week at an esports camp, hoping to get even better at Red Car Racers, his favorite game; but finding himself surrounded by older and more experienced players he stuggles with his performance--and his confidence.

"Claire can't wait to get out on the ice and skate, skate, skate! She's going to jump, leap, and twirl! Just you wait--pretty soon she'll be on TV and dazzling audiences everywhere. But when Claire and her mom arrive at the Ice Center for Claire's very first skating lesson, it's not everything Claire was dreaming it would be...In this humorous tale of expectation meets reality, Claire discovers beautiful performances require lots of skill, and it's...