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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation > General
Learn how to light a fire without matches, build a shelter to sleep
in, cook on a fire, hunt for bugs and much more. From essential
bushcraft basics and Stone Age survival skills to joyful outdoor
play, this book is packed with ideas to bring your little ones
closer to nature and all its magical offerings. Young children will
be immersed in imaginative, gloriously messy play and crafts,
whilst older ones can get to grips with more complex activities
like stone tool making and sourcing water. Whether in an organised
setting, a group of friends or a family outing, the fun-filled
games will build confidence and bonding and result in happy and
energised children. Entertaining anecdotes from the authors' own
experience of surviving in the wild can be read aloud to children,
bringing to life the thrilling reality of sleeping in a cave or
savouring your first-ever foraged meal.
A Champion State of Grind "To all the young athletes out there
looking for motivation check out Trust The Grind." Jason Kidd,
Member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame #1 Best
Seller in Teen & Young Adult Fitness & Exercise, Baseball
& Softball, and Sports Exclusive interviews with top athletes
in sports today. Trust the Grind reveals how these men and women
reached the height of their profession. Sixteen athletes from
eleven sports. Each chapter tells a different story, as each
superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals
and reach the pinnacle of their profession. Sports fanatic or not.
Guaranteed to tap into your athletic edge, Trust the Grind, is made
for sports fans and nonfans alike. Fans of professional athletes
get an in-depth look at their heroes' climb to the top; those less
passionate about sports have the chance to read the secrets of
success from some of the most talented people in the world. Both
learn pivotal life lessons and can immediately instill these traits
and habits into their lifestyle. A 'success habit' point of view.
Learn the secrets behind success, and what it takes to remain on
top. With Trust The Grind, you learn about the value that comes
with becoming disciplined, staying driven, setting goals,
identifying your "why", staying active and eating right, making
sacrifices, obsessing over your passion, and more. Rather than
harping on remarkable accolades and astonishing statistics, this
story is formulated to teach you what it takes to be great in any
desired field. Trust The Grind includes interviews with: Jason
Kidd, Chipper Jones,Terrell Owens, Paige VanZant, Manny Pacquiao,
Mike Modano, Jimmie Johnson, Gary Player, Deena Kastor, Ryan
Sheckler, Georges St-Pierre, Ryan Lochte, Devin Hester, Andruw
Jones, Luis Gonzalez, and Tim Hudson. Fans of books like
Relentless, Shoot your Shot, Think Like a Warrior, The Cost of
These Dreams, or Shaken, will love Trust the Grind.
Discover everything you need to plan an amazing adventure with Bear
Grylls. Learn what you will need to bring, how to create the
perfect campsite, and how to stay safe in the wild. Includes
step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear
Running backs plow through tacklers for tough yards. They block.
They catch passes. On most plays, they get hit hard. Then they ask
for the ball again. Turn the pages to read about some of the best
running backs in pro football today. Produced in partnership with
Sports Illustrated KIDS."
Can you bend and twist in weird ways? You should try bossaball. Or
are you faster than your friends? If so, netball might be the sport
for you. Learn about some of the amazing sports that people play
around the world. Then ask yourself: Can you handle the
competition? This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students
in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and
concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of
contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy skills.
This book aligns with national and state standards and features
exciting TIME For Kids content to keep grade 2 students engaged in
learning.
Explore our solar system and Earth's place in it as readers flip
through the pages of this nonfiction title. Featuring vibrant
images in conjunction with accessible charts and diagrams, readers
will be fascinated from cover to cover!
Do you have what it takes to be an athlete? Readers learn about the
hard work and dedication that athletes of all levels go through to
be healthy and successful. Along with stunning photos and charts
and riveting facts, this title includes an interview with a
real-life Olympic athlete and an accessible glossary, index, and
list of useful sources.
Go-Karts are a fun and thrilling way to hit the road! This exciting
nonfiction title invites readers to explore different parts needed
to build a go-kart, velocity, speed, and how to stay safe in this
fun motorsport. Using detailed images, charts and diagrams,
informational text, and interesting facts in conjunction with
mathematical skills and upper-level features such as a glossary of
terms, an index, and a chapter format, readers are sure to be
engaged and excited from cover to cover!
Rewild your life! With metal corners and 448 full-color, highly
illustrated pages, OUTDOOR SCHOOL: HIKING AND CAMPING is an
indispensable tool for young explorers and nature lovers. Make
every day an adventure with the included: - Immersive activities to
get you exploring - Write-in sections to journal about experiences
- Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers No
experience is required--only curiosity and courage. This
interactive field guide to hiking and camping includes: - Planning
your next adventure - Essential outdoor gear - First aid &
survival - Navigation - How to handle extreme weather - Crossing
dangerous terrain - Setting up camp - Building a fire in rain or
shine - Games for the trail - Finding and filtering water - Animal
tracks, calls, and sounds - Bird watching - Plant spotting - Rock
hunting - What to do if you're lost And so much more!
An inspirational look at a diverse group of popular sports figures
and how they found success in sports and life. Young athletes all
dream of what they might become. They might see themselves as a
soccer player racing through defenses at the World Cup, as a hockey
player scoring the winning goal in the Stanley Cup Final, or as a
figure skater in the Winter Olympics. But to get there takes hard
work, dedication, and passion. In The Reason We Play: American
Sports Figures and What Inspires Them, Marc Bona profiles some of
the nation's top athletes and sports personalities from the past
several decades to reveal what it takes to make it in the world of
professional sports. Along with fascinating accounts of the sports
figures' lives and careers, Bona includes, in their own words, what
motivated them, what obstacles they overcame, and even what books
they loved to read when they were young. Featuring athletes such as
soccer icon Kristine Lilly, basketball star Victor Oladipo, and
softball phenom Cat Osterman, The Reason We Play has something for
everyone. From football to rodeo, baseball to racing, the front
office to coaching, the subjects all share a common trait of
excellence on and off the field.
Each title in this series explores movements in different imaginary
settings and exercises every part of a child's body. Expressive
movements encourage role play, discussion of feelings and
reflection on the natural world.
Invite readers along on the preparations for a soccer tournament!
With informational text, vibrant photos and charts, children are
engaged from cover to cover while utilizing mathematical skills to
increase understanding of all aspects of soccer, including
sportsmanship and tournaments.
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