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All over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers,
pushing limits and achieving amazing things, but where did their
journeys begin? And what challenges did they have to overcome to
get where they are today? Run Like a Girl is a collection of
fascinating biographical stories told by 50 highly successful
sportswomen, from boxing superstar Nicola Adams to record-breaking
yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur and fearless mountain biker Rachel
Atherton. As well as giving an insight into their influences,
motivations and achievements, each story reminds us that failing
can teach us just as much as winning; success isn't limited to the
sports field; and 'running like a girl' can lead you all the way to
the top. AGES: 7 to 12 AUTHOR: Danielle Brown MBE is a double
Paralympic gold medallist and five-time World Champion in archery.
She was World Number 1 for her entire career and made history when
she became the first disabled person to represent England and win
gold as an able-bodied athlete at the Commonwealth Games. Danielle
now works as a professional speaker and trainer, specialising in
self-development and success skills. She has worked in the
education sector for over a decade, inspiring over 30,000 students
through her programmes and has co-authored a GCSE Study Skills
guide.
Be at home in nature, all through the year, with the old-timey,
folksy wisdom in this classic camping companion. First published in
1920, and never out-of-print, Daniel C. Beard's The Book of
Camp-Lore & Woodcraft is a guide from yesteryear for enjoying
the great outdoors as its guest. Through the pages of this book,
the author, a pioneer of the scouting movement, takes kids on a
camping trip and instructs them in the art of building a fireplace
and lighting a fire, designing a campsite, pitching a tent, cooking
flapjacks, packing a trail horse, handling an axe, and much more.
Daniel Carter Beard was an expert outdoorsman and founder of the
scouting movement in America. His goal was to help kids to enjoy
the out-of-doors as much as he did. In his books, filled with
time-tested tips and knowledgable advice, Beard helped preserve
invaluable folkways that instill self-reliance and a deeper
appreciation of nature-all while having a world of fun. This is
truly a book for all ages-including adults.
A lyrical nonfiction celebration of the outdoors pairing childlike
observation with facts about the natural world Outside, you notice
things. Time spent in the outdoors stirs a child's imagination.
Nature sparks wonder, wonder leads to curiosity, and curiosity
brings about a greater knowledge of the world and one's self. In
Outside, You Notice, a meditative thread of child-like observations
(How after the rain / Everything smells greener) is paired with
facts about the habits and habitats of animals, insects, birds, and
plants (A tree's roots reach as wide as its branches). Author Erin
Alladin invites young scientists and daydreamers to look closely
and think deeply in this lyrical nonfiction text, celebrating all
the kinds of "outside" that are available to children, from
backyards to city parks to cracks in the sidewalk. Illustrator
Andrea Blinick portrays these spaces bursting with small wonders
with a child's-eye view, her naive and nostalgic style capturing
the joy of endless discovery. "The detailed text and varied images
immerse readers in the feeling of being outside, fully attentive
and relaxed....The illustrations use soft coloring, varied
perspectives, and active characters to great effect, pulling
observers into the worlds of plants, animals, and the people who
love them. This lovely book is more than the sum of its
parts."-Kirkus Starred Review
This is a bold, bright and educational bilingual board book that
introduces children to the concept of sports in two languages.
Each World Sport book reveals an ideal location for learning a
particular technique essential for mastering the sport, from
trimming a surfboard along a wave in Windansea, California, to
sailing the Whitsundays, Australia. Opening with perfect beginner
locations and techniques, the complexity develops, leading readers
through to expert-only locations and techniques, building an
understanding of technique and equipment as they go.
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Karate Kid
(Hardcover)
Rosanne Kurstedt; Illustrated by Mark Chambers
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R354
R301
Discovery Miles 3 010
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A goat kid loves to do karate! And he is sure to inspire young kids
to try karate as well. Follow Goat as he goes through the major
stances and karate moves, teaching readers to channel focus and
strength through each pose. Karate Kid's simple, measured, and
meditative text is complemented by playful yet instructive
illustrations by Mark Chambers to teach youngsters how to get
involved in karate--and to have fun while doing so, too.
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Sunny Days
(Hardcover)
Deborah Kerbel; Illustrated by Miki Sato
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R517
R438
Discovery Miles 4 380
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With more enticing collage art and sparkling rhyme from the
creators of Snow Days, a preschooler's celebration of sunny weather
and all the activities it makes possible Morning sun, golden skies
Softly waking sleepy eyes For preschoolers, sunny days are full of
possibility. A sunbeam on the ground is the perfect place to curl
up with a furry friend, and warming weather means seeds in the
garden, mud pies in the yard, adventures at the beach, and ice
cream in the shade. Evening brings the silly fun of watching little
shadows stretch out long, and there's nothing so cozy as watching
the sun set as a family. In Sunny Days, author Deborah Kerbel once
again weaves a spell of early childhood magic with couplets as
bright as a summer afternoon. Illustrator Miki Sato's textural
collage art nearly rises from the page with fascinating features
made from paper, felt, and embroidery silk.
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.
With all the best elements of Kid Presidents--colourful
illustrations, kid-relatable subjects, true tales of overcoming
adversity. -Kid Athletes tells true tales from the childhoods of a
wide range of athletes. Did you know...Babe Ruth was so
incorrigible he was sent to reform school at the age of seven.
Historians now think the Babe may have suffered from attention
deficit disorder, which contributed to his wild, hyperactive
nature--and may have helped him develop his almost supernatural
ability to hit a baseball. Mia Hamm was born with a club foot. She
underwent multiple surgeries, had to wear special casts and
corrective shoes until she was a toddler. She overcame her
disability to become the most prolific goal scorer in the history
of soccer. Muhammad Ali (aka Cassius Clay) learned how to fight
after a thief stole his bicycle when he was twelve. When little
Cassius vowed to whup the kid who'd swiped his wheels, a kindly
police officer offered to give him boxing lessons. And a
heavyweight legend was born. The lineup of potential subjects is
exciting and diverse: female athletes like the Williams sisters,
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and Babe Didrikson Zaharias; African-American
legends like Jackie Robinson and Michael Jordan; international
stars like Yao Ming and Cristiano Ronaldo; and Native American
icons like Jim Thorpe. With Doogie Horner's whimsical illustrations
bringing every goal, touchdown, and championship to life, this book
is a slam dunk for young readers.
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Sunny Days
(Board book)
Deborah Kerbel; Illustrated by Miki Sato
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R329
R282
Discovery Miles 2 820
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Morning sun, golden skies Softly waking sleepy eyes The
critically-acclaimed celebration of summertime fun is now back in a
new board book format! For preschoolers, sunny days are full of
possibility. A sunbeam on the floor is the perfect place to curl up
with a furry friend, and warming weather means seeds in the garden,
mud pies in the yard, adventures at the beach, and ice cream in the
shade. Evening brings the silly fun of watching little shadows
stretch out long, and there's nothing so cozy as watching the sun
set as a family. In Sunny Days, author Deborah Kerbel once again
weaves a spell of early childhood magic with couplets as bright as
a summer afternoon. Illustrator Miki Sato's textural collage art
nearly rises from the page with fascinating features made from
paper, felt, and embroidery silk. "These charming couplets about
fun in the sun will have their appeal to lap sitters.... With its
padded cover, rounded corners, and thick pages, this eye-catching
yet simple look at sunshine will suit all collections that serve
toddlers."-School Library Journal **Starred Review**
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