New Releases by David Stabler

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is one of the best in the NFL. Growing up, he constantly competed against his older brother, Jason Kelce. Whether it was football, basketball, or baseball, Travis Kelce wanted to be the absolute best. In college, he made the switch from quarterback to tight end, and he never looked back. With phenomenal footwork, clutch catches, and record-setting seasons, Kelce has taken the NFL by storm. Follow Travis Kelce on his journey to becoming a star tight end, from high school to two Super Bowl victories.

Learn how a boy from Texas with an early talent for music grew up to become one of the most legendary country artists of our time in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Willie Nelson showed interest and promise in music at a young age. After being gifted a guitar by his grandpa at age six, Willie wrote his first song at age seven. He continued to be involved in music throughout his youth, singing in dance halls and honky-tonks to earn money. Though talented and hardworking, Willie had trouble finding success at first as a recording artist. But Willie persisted as a songwriter. His popularity soared when he moved to Austin, Texas, in the 1970s and played his own style of country music known as outlaw country. He released iconic albums like Shotgun Willie, Red Headed Stranger, and Stardust, and became known for hit singles including "Crazy," "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," and "On the Road Again." Since then, Willie has released countless more popular albums and singles, solidifying him as a country legend. Not only that, he is a businessman, author, and activist—showing support to American farmers through his farm aid fundraising concerts. Learn the fascinating story of how Willie Nelson has become a beloved American songwriter, well-known activist, and the country superstar we all know and love today.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Tom Brady and Joe Montana are the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history. Together, they won 11 Super Bowl titles. But which Super Bowl-winning quarterback is the best? Compare their stats and careers, and then make your decision. Who will you choose? Let the smackdown begin!

Trevor Lawrence is one of the most exciting quarterbacks to play in the NFL. Once a clumsy kid, Lawrence quickly proved he was a skilled quarterback in high school. In college, he became starting quarterback in his first season. In 2021, the Jacksonville Jaguars chose him with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. See how Trevor Lawrence became one of the most popular players in football and what the future might hold for this NFL powerhouse.

Center Nikola Jokić is a triple-double machine and a two-time NBA MVP. Starting his basketball career in another country couldn’t stop Nikola Jokić from becoming one of the NBA’s best players. Born in Serbia, he played for the Adriatic League for a few years before getting drafted by the Denver Nuggets. Jokić has dribbled, passed, and shot his way to playoff games and over 100 triple-doubles. With impressive stats and a signature move that is nearly unstoppable, there’s no telling just how far Nikola Jokić could go.

Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson are two of the most celebrated point guards in NBA history. From Johnson''s passes to Curry''s three-pointers, both players have standout stats. But who is better? Explore their career highlights to decide which athlete is the ultimate champion.

With a powerful arm, pinpoint accuracy, and a passion for the game, Justin Herbert is one of the NFL''s up-and-coming quarterbacks. He grew up cheering for his favorite team, the Los Angeles Chargers, and went on to become their first-round draft pick in 2020. Since then, he''s been making a name for himself in the NFL, setting records and leading his team. Learn more about his path to pro football, the difficulties he''s overcome, and his goals for the future.

With his incredible speed, acrobatic moves, and great catching hands, Ja''Marr Chase can do it all. The wide receiver was a high school star before setting records at Louisiana State University. Picked fifth in the 2021 NFL Draft, Chase wasted no time setting records as a pro. He was a Pro Bowler in his rookie season and helped the Cincinnati Bengals advance to the Super Bowl. Learn what makes Chase one of football''s brightest stars and find out about his goals for the future.

Football fans celebrate the speed and power of superstar defensive linemen Aaron Donald and Reggie White. The athletes'' skills have helped them win many awards and gain incredible stats. Compare their careers side-by-side to decide which NFL player really is the greatest on defense.

The Boston Celtics have won 17 National Basketball Association (NBA) championships. Celtics players of the past such as Bill Russell and Larry Bird are legends, and current superstars like Jayson Tatum are ready to make another title run. Read about their history and incredible moments, and find out why the Celtics are one of basketball’s most successful teams.

Ja Morant is known for his epic slam dunks. But the Memphis Grizzlies standout started out practicing jumps on tractor tires with his dad. Soon, Morant realized backyard games couldn''t contain his quick runs and neat passes. He played in youth leagues, on his high school team, and at Murray State University. After his incredible college play, it was no surprise when Morant joined the NBA as the Grizzlies'' new point guard. Learn all about up-and-coming superstar Ja Morant, including his diet, NBA entrance, and more.

With 17 National Basketball Association (NBA) championships, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of basketball’s most successful and exciting teams. Meet superstars of the past and present like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James. Read about their greatest moments, and find out why the Lakers are still one of the NBA’s most popular teams.

From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to California’s San Francisco Bay, the Golden State Warriors have a long, exciting history in the National Basketball Association. Meet legends like Wilt Chamberlain and current superstars such as Steph Curry. Learn about the team’s biggest moments, and find out why the Warriors are one of the NBA’s strongest teams.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, known as the Greek Freak by his fans, is an all-star forward for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was named the National Basketball Association’s Most Valuable Player in 2019 and 2020. Then in 2021, the Greek Freak helped the Bucks win the NBA Finals. Learn about Antetokounmpo’s childhood in Greece, his journey to an NBA championship, how he stays in shape, and his family members. Then discover what he does when he is off the court.

Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is one of the best forwards in soccer history. He has scored more goals in international games than any other South American player. And he has won seven Golden Ball awards! Even when he’s not playing soccer, fans still enjoy following his training and diet, charity work, and more. Discover how Lionel Messi became one of the greatest of all time, and learn more about his impressive career and life.

How did a peanut farmer from a small town in Georgia become the 39th President of the United States? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! Everyone was rather surprised when small-town farmer Jimmy Carter first announced that he’d be running for president in 1976. When Jimmy told his mother, she replied, “President of what?” But this former naval officer and governor of Georgia was ready for the role. Jimmy Carter went on to become one of America’s most beloved political figures thanks to his honesty, strong faith, and compassion. Today, Jimmy Carter is remembered for his dedication to helping Americans through his extensive work as a philanthropist. He and his wife, Rosalynn, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, building houses for the less fortunate and inspiring others to a life of service. Who Was Jimmy Carter? details the entire life of Jimmy Carter, beginning with his 1924 birth in Plains, Georgia. Readers will learn about his life as a peanut farmer, a Sunday school teacher, a president, a Nobel Prize winner, and more.

Every great scientist started out as a kid. Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world''s most celebrated scientists had regular-kid problems just like you. Stephen Hawking hated school, and preferred to spend his free time building model airplanes, inventing board games, and even building his own computer. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails into her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope. Readers ages 8 to 12 years old will learn all the storiesof a diverse and inclusive group—also including Temple Grandin, Nikola Tesla, Ada Lovelace, Benjamin Franklin, Isaac Newton, Rosalind Franklin, Sally Ride, Rachel Carson, George Washington Carver, and Vera Rubin—through kid-friendly texts and full-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every page.

Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell the tales from the challenging yet defining growing-up years of great writers, artists, athletes, and presidents.

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker, his family sent him to reform school. Race car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive.” And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play. Readers ages 8 to 12 years old will learn all of their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on every page. Other subjects include Billie Jean King, Jackie Robinson, Yao Ming, Gabby Douglas, Tiger Woods, Julie Krone, Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Orr, Lionel Messi, and more! Looking for even more totally true and inspiring childhood stories? Check out Kid Athletes and Kid Olympians: Summer!

Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Barack Obama, and other presidents-to-be faced kid-sized problems growing up in America. Every president started out as a kid! Forget the legends, tall tales, and historic achievements—before they were presidents, the future leaders of the United States had regular-kid problems just like you. John F. Kennedy hated his big brother. Lyndon Johnson pulled pranks in class. Barack Obama was bothered by bullies. Bill Clinton was crazy clumsy (he once broke his leg jumping rope). Readers 8 to 12 years old will learn all of their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on every page. History has never been this much fun!