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The must-have survival guide for all young explorers from chief
scout, adventurer, writer and televsion presenter, Bear Grylls.
Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls as you learn about
all the dangerous animals on Earth and how to stay safe while
you're exploring the world. Learn what makes animals dangerous, why
they might attack, and what weapons each of these animals are
equipped with. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from
Bear.
Are Olympic athletes born stronger and faster than the rest of us? Why
do tennis rackets have strings? How do gymnasts balance on their hands?
Why do hurdlers do the splits when they jump?
Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green?, answers these and lots of
other brilliant questions in Olympic Sport: The Whole Muscle-Flexing
Story, a fascinating book about the science of sport.
From running a marathon to beating your friends at basketball or being
the bendiest gymnast around, find out everything you ever wanted to
know about sports and games and what it is that makes athletes the best
at what they do.
Discover more funny science with Does Farting Make You Faster?
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Sunisa Lee
(Paperback)
Virginia Loh-Hagan; Illustrated by Jeff Bane
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In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics.
On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary sagas of the Second World War.
The lieutenant's name was Louis Zamperini. As a boy, he had been a clever delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and stealing. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a supreme talent that carried him to the Berlin Olympics. But when war came, the athlete became an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown.
Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a sinking raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would respond to desperation with ingenuity, suffering with hope and humor, brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would hang on the fraying wire of his will.
Featuring more than one hundred photographs plus an exclusive interview with Zamperini, this breathtaking odyssey--also captured on film by director Angelina Jolie--is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the ability to endure against the unlikeliest of odds.
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.
Cannons are blasting!
Bullets are flying!
Wounded soldiers are everywhere!
Stosh has time-traveled to 1863, right into the middle of the
Civil War. In possibly his most exciting and definitely his most
dangerous trip yet, Stosh has decided to answer the question for
all time: did Abner Doubleday, a Civil War general, really invent
the game of baseball?
It's all here: big laughs, dramatic action, fast baseball games
in the middle of a battlefield. You'll be blown away by this sixth
amazing baseball card adventure!
"A high-quality children's biography that little readers are sure
to enjoy. There are themes of hard work, determination, overcoming
obstacles, boxing, sports, persistence, and confidence-something
Muhammad Ali clearly had plenty of."* In this picture book
biography of Muhammad Ali, author Gene Barretta and illustrator
Frank Morrison tell the unforgettable childhood story of this
legendary boxing champion and how one pivotal moment set him on his
path to become the Greatest of All Time. The Louisville Lip. The
Greatest. The People's Champion. Muhammad Ali had many nicknames.
But before he became one of the most recognizable faces in the
world, before the nicknames and the championships, before he
converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali, he was
twelve-year-old Cassius Clay riding a brand-new red-and-white
bicycle through the streets of Louisville, Kentucky. One fateful
day, this proud and bold young boy had that bike stolen, his prized
possession, and he wouldn't let it go. Not without a fight. This
would be the day he discovered boxing. And a champion was born.
Back matter includes biographical overview, photos, bibliography,
and more resources. *Brightly.com
Josh Sundquist had only ever had one girlfriend. For 23 hours. In
eighth grade. Why was Josh still single? To find out, he tracked
down the girls he had tried to date and asked them straight up:
What went wrong? We Should Hang Out Sometime is the the result of
Josh's semi-scientific, wholly hilarious investigation. From a
disastrous putt-putt date involving a backwards prosthetic foot to
his introduction to CFD (Close Fast Dancing) to a misguided "grand
gesture" at a Miss America pageant, this story is about looking for
love-or at least a girlfriend-in all the wrong places. We Should
Hang Out Sometime is for every person who has ever wondered, "is
there something wrong with me?" (the answer, by the way, is "no").
By revisiting middle school, high school, and college experiences,
inspirational speaker Josh Sundquist shares what it was like to
grow up as "the guy with one leg." Interspersed with the author's
black-and-white line art, this real life story will appeal to fans
of The Fault In Our Stars and Ned Vizzini's Teen Angst.
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Olympic Jokes
(Paperback)
MacMillan Publishers Ltd, Macmillan Children's Books
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Why is a banana so good at gymnastics?
Because they're great at the splits!
Why couldn't the athlete listen to music?
Because she broke the record!
How can a footballer stop his nose running?
Put out a foot and trip it up.
Olympic Jokes is filled with over 200 jokes about all sorts of sports!
It's got football jokes, basketball jokes, volleyball jokes, jokes
about fencing, table tennis, golf and so many more. Perfect for sharing
with friends and family who like a good giggle.
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.
Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know
that the only sport that's been played on the moon is golf? Did you
know that an NFL quarterback once threw a touchdown pass to
himself?! Learn more weird-but-true sports facts with A.J. and
Andrea from Dan Gutman's bestselling My Weird School series. This
all-new series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical
facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations. Whether you're a kid
who wants to know more about sports or just someone who is curious
why Major League Baseball umpires have to wear black underwear,
this is the book for you! With more than 10 million books sold, the
My Weird School series really gets kids reading!
This fun-filled, full-colour RHS adventure handbook is full of
ideas to help kids discover the great outdoors and get closer to
nature. Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the
UK's leading gardening charity. This beautifully illustrated book
is packed with fun activities, handy tips and nature facts to
encourage children to explore the wonderful world around them. Grow
your own strawberries and runner beans Build a hibernation home for
outdoor creatures Create a nature scrapbook to treasure Discover
more about plants, trees and wildlife Each page is filled with
inspiring ideas for discovering and exploring plants and wildlife,
with exciting activities for all seasons and weathers.
This volume is a practical guide to the Korean martial art of
Taekwondo written specifically for children and young adults. It
serves as both an introduction to the sport and as an accessory to
organized training.With easy-to-understand instructions and
excellent Manga-style illustrations, "Taekwondo Kids" will help all
abilities progress through the various stages of knowledge and
technique training to achieve advancement to the next belt
grade.This is a must-have volume for all kids and young adults with
an interest in this growing martial art.
Outstanding. Unbelievable. Mindblowing. A three-time All-Star,
three-time All-NBA team selection, two-time All-Defensive member,
and the 2009 Defensive Player of the Year, Howard has been ranked
consistently as one of the best in the league in field goal
percentage and rebounds, and has set numerous league records. He
has led the Orlando Magic to two division titles and one conference
title, and he was the winner of the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
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