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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation > General
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.
Jackie Robinson was a great athlete, but his destiny went far
beyond the baseball diamond. As the first black man to play in the
all-white baseball leagues, he was a symbol of courage, hope, and
unity for all black and white Americans, and for people throughout
the world. A fresh new biography of an American hero. Illustrated.
Peppa and her friends can't wait to be shown how to play rugby by
Mummy Rabbit and Miss Rabbit. They're ready to catch, pass and kick
the ball! Will Daddy Pig and Daddy Rabbit's rugby match on
television finish in time for them to cheer on Peppa and her
friends outside?
Just in time for the major motion picture release, discover
everything you wanted to know about Jackie Robinson
To tie- in with the April 2013 release of the movie 42, the life
story of Jackie Robinson, this full-color comprehensive biography
will feature everything there is to know about this inspiring
American hero. The movie, featuring high-profile actors such as
Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni, and T.R. Knight, explores
Robinson's history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under
the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. The biography will
explore what led up to Robinson's signing and what happened after.
As the first black man to play major league baseball, his progress
monumentally influenced the desegregation of baseball. Because of
this, Robinson became an icon for not only the sport of baseball,
but also for the civil -rights movement. Featuring photos
throughout, this biography will be a sports tale and a history
lesson. It will coincide with the movie and also provide many more
Robinson details, introducing him to a new generation of readers.
The notorious Miss Swamp reappears at the Horace B. Smedley School
to shape up the football team and help them to win at least one
game. This time around she has a secret helper The professionally
narrated audio production features lively sound effects and
original music. Track one includes page-turn signals; track two
features an uninterrupted reading.
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