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From the first games held in ancient Greece to the cultural
extravaganzas of recent years, there have been some incredible and
amazing events and milestones in the world of Olympic sports. Now
"G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet," writer Brad Herzog
showcases those athlete and events that not only set sports records
but also impacted history and world views.
Winner of the CLPE Award for Children's Poetry 2020. This dazzling
poetry collection bubbles with excitement and creativity, capturing
the sheer joy of the natural world. Discover parades of
beast-doodles, preposterous penguins, talking blossoms, playful
birds, humble fleas and a host of other exotic and everyday
creatures who jump off the page and into our hearts.
Thought-provoking, delightfully original and beautifully
illustrated, Cherry Moon will encourage children of every age to
explore the power, enchantment and wonderfulness of poetry and
nature.
Have you ever wondered how to score a glorious goal, make a perfect
pass, or hit a winning wicket? By looking at angles, forces,
distances and mass, this series will teach you how. From hitting
and kicking, to running and jumping, we will explore a variety of
sports and the science behind them, giving you all you need to know
to play smart!
Little climbers, campers, sailors, and adventurers alike will
become knot-tying pros with Speedy Knots. This visual guide answers
all of your knot-tying questions. Simple, straightforward language
makes it easy to master the basics without getting tied up. Knot
tying is a fundamental skill that will help your child through
life's adventures. Use these practical knots both indoors and out.
Whether you're going camping, fishing, or helping tie down a canoe,
you'll be able to choose the right knot for the job. This manual
uses detailed, step-by-step illustrations and diagrams that make it
easy to follow along. The unique format includes rope and offers a
hands-on approach to learning so readers can practice each knot as
they read the diagrams. Readers will master 24 essential knots,
including the: - Figure eight knot - Crossing knot - Trident loop -
Lobster buoy hitch - Englishman's loop - Scaffold knot - Slip knot
- Chain knot - Running bowline - Reef knot With this guide, you
will learn: how to choose, care for, and store your rope; when to
use each knot; and how to tie knots safely and securely. Never get
in a tangle again with Speedy Knots.
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Knots for Kids
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Buck Tilton; Illustrated by Christine Conners
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Knots for Kids delivers relevant, expertly curated content perfect
for kids. Outdoor skills expert and veteran author Buck Tilton
provides readers with accessible information on choosing the best
knot for the situation, tying different types of common knots and
hitches, selecting the best kinds of rope, and much more. With
step-by-step instructions (for both righties and lefties!) on tying
the most used and useful knots, this is the perfect book to teach
children how to tie knots like the experts.
Now available in bilingual Spanish! Come along on a lively, lyrical
exploration of the world's most beloved sports. Rhyming text and
energetic artwork featuring a diverse group of children introduce
the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball,
track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and
swimming. Includes educational endnotes and art by celebrated
illustrator Christiane Engel, whose previous Barefoot credits
include Baby's First Words, Dump Truck Disco, Knick Knack Paddy
Whack, and Build-a-Story Cards: Space Quest.
For many sports fans there's no such thing as too much baseball. In
I Spy with My Little Eye: Baseball, readers get double the fun.
Brad Herzog (H is for Home Run: A Baseball Alphabet) teams up with
photographer David Milne to create a visual puzzle book that
challenges the deductive skills and sharp eyes of young readers.
Dual look-alike photographs are filled with baseballs, bats, and
memorabilia. But one of the scenes in each photo pair has been
slightly altered. Can you see the changes? How many can you find?
Poetic clues help young fans and seasoned veterans spot the
differences.
From the number of trophies in the case to the jerseys hanging in a
locker room, baseball fans of all ages will enjoy this new way of
spying the game
Practice bending, twisting, breathing, relaxing and more with Yoga Pretzels, a vibrant and colorful set of illustrated cards that provide a healthy dose of fun and education while teaching all the basics of yoga to help your head and heart.
Founded by Tara Guber and directed by Leah Kalish, Yoga Ed. develops health and wellness courses and materials that educate children, teachers and parents about the benefits of yoga! Our friends Tara and Leah co-wrote our Yoga Pretzels Deck, an exciting, educational addition to our Yoga Pretzels collection! Please visit the Yoga Ed. website to find out more about how to bring Yoga Ed. to your school or community!
Meeting the Needs if Your Most Able Pupils in PE/Sports Studies
provides specific guidance on: recognizing high ability and
multiple intelligences planning, differentiation and
extension/enrichment teacher questioning skills support for more
able pupils with learning difficulties homework recording and
assessment beyond the classroom: visits, residentials,
competitions, summer schools, masterclasses, links with other
institutions. The book features comprehensive appendices and
downloadable resources with: useful contacts and resources, lesson
plans, liaison sheets for teaching assistants, homework activities
and monitoring sheets. For secondary teachers, subject heads of
departments, Gifted and Talented co-ordinators, SENCos and LEA
advisers.
On 16 October 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City
Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter
sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the
podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to
protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men
were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats and faced
ostracism and continuing economic hardships. In his first-ever
memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood
growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career,
culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest.
Cowritten with Newbery Honour and Coretta Scott King Author Honour
recipient Derrick Barnes and illustrated with bold and muscular
artwork from Emmy Award-winning illustrator Dawud Anyabwile,
Victory. Stand! paints a stirring portrait of an iconic moment in
Olympic history that still resonates today.
Join TV's Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he
proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer. From surviving a frigid
night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian
Outback, Les Stroud's passion for the outdoors has driven him to
some of the planet's most remote and beautiful locations. In Wild
Outside, he invites readers into his world of wilderness adventures
with fast-paced stories, nature facts, and practical advice for
spending time outside. Featuring kid-friendly activities and tips
like how to safely observe wildlife, Stroud shows readers that
adventure awaits everywhere-whether in a jungle or a city park.
Andrew P. Barr's dramatic illustrations amp up the excitement
alongside photos of Survivorman's adventures.
It's time for a new generation of autistic adventurers! Outdoor
adventuring can be life changing - it makes you physically and
mentally stronger, takes you to new places and introduces you to
new friends, as well as being an exhilarating challenge - but it
can be stressful when there are unexpected social and sensory
challenges involved. Allie Mason, autistic adventurer
extraordinaire, is here to help. Join Allie as she introduces
activities ranging from archery to stargazing, sailing to fossil
hunting, snorkeling to nature-writing - and so much more. Each
easily digestible factsheet comes with a short introduction, a
summary of the sensory experiences involved, suggestions on
approaching activities for when you're just getting started, as
well as a handy budgeting system. With personal anecdotes and
interviews with awesome autistic athletes, this book will give you
the support you need to take on the great outdoors.
Telling the inspiring human story behind the creation of the
Paralympics, this young readers biography artfully combines
archival photos, full-color illustrations, and a riveting narrative
to honor the life of Ludwig Guttmann, whose work profoundly changed
so many lives. Dedicating his life to helping patients labeled
"incurables," Ludwig Guttmann fought for the rights of paraplegics
to live a full life. The young doctor believed-and eventually
proved-that physical movement is key to healing, a discovery that
led him to create the first Paralympic Games. Told with moving text
and lively illustrations, and featuring the life stories of
athletes from the Paralympic Games Ludwig helped create, this story
of the man who saved lives through sports will inspire readers of
all backgrounds.
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