Young equestrians dream of galloping toward a fence on their favorite horse and sailing over it in one long, smooth leap. Jumping is one of the most thrilling things a young rider can accomplish on horseback and the ultimate goal of countless horse-crazy kids.
Lesley Ward, editor of "Young Rider" magazine, interacts with young people and horses every day. She has witnessed the youngsters' enthusiasm for jumping, their courage in the saddle, and their thirst for more knowledge and reliable advice. Responding to hundreds of readers' letters asking for help with jumping problems, Ward covers all the fundamentals of jumping safely and correctly in "Jumping for Kids," a guide for children eight and older. Full-color photographs, line illustrations, jumping diagrams, charts, informative sidebars, and a calm, encouraging voice fully engage the child every step of the way -- from building strength and confidence riding on the flat to jumping at a show.
A complete learn-to-jump program in a book, "Jumping for Kids" gives readers plenty of information to study at home, when the day's lessons are over. She coaches frustrated youngsters in working with their horses, guides trainers in problem solving, and even shows enterprising riders how to build their own jumps.

Be inspired to keep fit with Get Active! Learn an array of water skills with Get Active!: Swimming. From breaststroke to backstroke, lifesaving to water polo, this book has useful photos, step-by-step guides and technical tips to help you perfect a whole host of strokes and skills. When your favourite thing to do is be physically active, it's easy to have fun and be fit. Readers will dive into swimming, bend over backwards for gymnastics, find peace with yoga and more, through fun, informational content about many popular activities. Step-by-step instructions will help readers learn all the right moves, and even teach them how to pursue a career in their hobby! Colourful photographs will draw future ice-skaters, dancers, and martial artists into the fascinating world of their sport - and encourage them to keep practising. This series inspires a healthy lifestyle through fun, varied types of exercise, and is a perfect tool for children aged 9+.

The ConverseR® All Sta^TM team scores with this jam-packed book on the basics of football. From warm-up to touchdown, kickoff to completed pass, you'll learn the techniques, the terms, and the teamwork you need to master:

• The Passing Game
• The Running Game
• Blocking
• Tackling
• Receiving
• Punting
• Place Kicking
• Offensive Strategies
• Defensive Lineups
• Man-to-Man vs. Zone Coverage
• Game Plans
• And much more

This fact-filled guide to gridiron glory delivers dazzling action shots, step-by-step diagrams, drills, and games to play with others or on your own. Here's everything you need to be your best at this exciting sport.

"The Kids' Karate Workbook "is an engaging workbook meant to be used at home by young people who want to supplement their regular Karate or Taekwondo training. Drawing on the author's more than 20 years of experience teaching martial arts to children, the book offers a step-by-step curriculum that traces a typical journey from first-day beginner to intermediate-level student.
Along the way, kids learn about uniforms and etiquette; practice the most frequently used strikes, kicks, blocks, and forms; and unlock the basics of martial arts physics. The curriculum is highly interactive, inviting readers to answer questions and solve puzzles. It also highlights common mistakes to avoid, answers frequently asked questions, and points the way to a deeper understanding of martial arts. The easy-to-follow text is accompanied by 150 illustrations depicting the author's own students--real kids who are also serious martial artists. While written for youngsters, the book is equally useful for parents who want to assist in practicing at home, as well as instructors who teach children.

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.

More than anything Boots Raymond wants to be a quarterback for the Apollos. But because of his size, the coach assigns him to a tackle position—and there's no arguing with the coach. Boots rebels and almost quits the team. It seems that nothing can change his mind, but his brother Tom intercepts and teaches Boot something valuable he learned from playing football and being a soldier.

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Explore the wild woodlands and discover how to build shelters, find food and water, and stay safe from dangerous plants and animals. Learn what equipment to pack, how to navigate the woods and how to deal with emergencies in this guide to the forest.