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Book 3 in the laugh-out-loud detective series - printed with fun
coloured sprayed edges! Stolen bicycles? Days before the new skate
park opens? This needs investigating. This looks like a case for
Mina Mistry. Summer is here, school is out and there's ... nothing
to do?! Since grown-ups invaded the skating rink, there's nowhere
for Mina's friends to hang out. Luckily, a high-stakes competition
is about to mark the opening of a new skate park. As everyone gets
weirdly intense about it, Mina faces a string of mysteries. Who
stole her cousins' new bikes? What does Gareth Trumpshaw want? And
who keeps levitating past her window? About the Mina Mistry
Investigates series: Introducing Mina Mistry, witty schoolgirl
detective and soon-to-be Private Investigator. Mina Mistry
Investigates is a fun detective series packed with comic-style
illustrations and mystery-solving throughout. Great for reluctant
readers aged 7+ and fans of the Planet Omar and Anisha, Accidental
Detective series.
Quick, quick! The Big Cycle Race is coming to town, and Milo does
not want to miss it. On his way to the finish line, Milo
unwittingly causes havoc that follows him all along the route...
but when someone tries to steal the trophy, who will save the day?
ADVENTURE SPORTS An exhilarating dive into some of the world's most
extreme sports. Combining stunning photography with clear, simple
text, this series will keep you turning the pages. ADVENTURE SPORTS
SNOWBOARDING Get ready to grab your board and head to the
mountains, as we take a dive into the world of snowboarding.
Discover... * The toughest tricks and stunts. * Breathtaking
mountain slopes from around the world. * Snowboarding legends,
pushing limits and breaking records. ...and much more.
Serious skaters looking for unusual and innovative tricks will find
them in this skateboarding instructional guide. The tricks run the
gamut from classic old school to modern with an emphasis on
diversification, creativity, and originality. Included are riding
basics and tips for controlling fear, visualizing, and focusing.
Sequential shots detail every move needed to successfully re-create
the various skateboarding tricks. The mechanics of the sport are
also covered, including types of boards available, and the various
wheels, bearings, and skateboarding surfaces.
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Duck Days
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Sara Leach; Illustrated by Rebecca Bender
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The third title in the acclaimed Slug Days Stories, now in
paperback. Irma is Lauren's best friend. Irma knows all the
strategies Lauren uses when her Autism Spectrum Disorder makes it
hard to "go with the flow." Lauren helps Irma learn English words
and understand unfamiliar customs. So why does Irma suddenly want
to introduce Lauren to her mountain-biking, litter-dropping
neighbor Jonas? Why is Irma calling Jonas her friend? As if sharing
Irma weren't bad enough, Lauren also has an alarming new problem at
school. Their teacher has announced a mountain biking day when the
students will learn to ride their bikes on an obstacle course. But
Lauren still uses training wheels. She just can't face the teasing
she will get when her classmates see them. She isn't brave like
Irma. She can't go with the flow like Dad. How can she possibly
face this challenge? From author Sara Leach and illustrator Rebecca
Bender comes an honest and warm-hearted successor to the critically
acclaimed Slug Days and Penguin Days. With straightforward text and
frequent black-and-white illustrations, Duck Days is an accessible
chapter book for any young reader with mountains of their own to
climb.
Bike riding is a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous. Read
about how people have made cycling safe over the years. Learn how
bicycles have changed over time and how bike parts, equipment, and
trails make cycling safer. Created in collaboration with the
Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity
about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a
hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that
guides students step-by-step through the engineering design
process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from
Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school
reports and projects, this informational text will appeal to
reluctant readers and ages 6-8.
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Bike Safety
(Paperback)
Sarah L Schuette
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Meet the outstanding, courageous men and women of skateboarding
from the birth of the sport to the present. Starting in California
in the 1960s and evolving to the first national Street Competition
in Philadelphia in 2001, this sport has grown, gone into exile, and
come out at skateparks across the country. The daring people who
live the fun and push the bounds of speed, vertical takeoffs, and
stunts are featured here, through hundreds of color photographs and
first-hand accounts. Each of the 38 skateboarders are discussed in
detail, including such legends as Atilla Aszodi, Don Hamilton, and
Bob Turner. Their stories inspire respect; their awesome courage
and dedication helped create a whole new sport, which now draws
thousands to discover the thrill of flight.
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Busy Bikes
(Board book)
Yi-Hsuan Wu; Campbell Books
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Push, pull and slide the tabs to whizz around the pages of Busy
Bikes! Perfect for toddlers just starting to cycle on a scooter or
trike, or little ones starting to ride off on their first big bike!
Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board
book with a gentle rhyming story and wonderful illustrations by
Yi-Hsuan Wu, which is part of the popular Busy Book series. This
book is perfect for young children who are learning exciting new
skills. Busy Bikes has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda
Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more of our Busy Book world with
Busy Diggers, Busy Cars, and Busy Ambulance.
Learn about the science behind skateboarding! From the physics
behind skateboard tricks, to the design of the skateboard's deck,
wheels, and trucks, this high-interest book uses real-world
examples to illustrate science concepts. Created in collaboration
with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds
reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM
topics. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this book
features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a
makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering
design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice
from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover
engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content
that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology,
Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
Everything you need to know about cycling for fitness and leisure,
training for both sport and competition, and the greatest races. It
is the perfect introduction to a hugely popular activity, packed
with training and safety tips, essential information, maintenance
and motivation. It is a fascinating guide to the world of cycling,
the history, the greatest cyclists, and the famous races such as
the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. From urban cycling and family
cycling trips to track riding, mountain biking and road racing,
this is the ultimate practical guide to cycling at all levels. It
features step-by-step instruction and over 600 photographs. Pedal
power has never been more popular and this book covers everything a
cyclist needs to know to excel at cycling. After an overview of the
history of the bicycle the author discusses all the essentials,
such as choosing a bike, basic skills, maintenance and safety
issues. The second part features the right equipment for touring at
home and abroad and gives the lowdown on all types of bikes from
sportive to racing bikes.For the more adventurous, the book then
presents extreme touring, competitive performance cycling, the
challenge of trail racing, and training for advanced racing. With
expert advice throughout this is a must-have book for all cyclists.
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Skater Cielo
(Hardcover)
Rachel Katstaller; Illustrated by Rachel Katstaller
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A reassuring picture book about facing your fear of failing and
finding the courage to persevere! Cielo loves to skateboard!
Nothing can stop her when she has a board under her feet. But when
she takes a tumble on a new ramp, she's embarrassed and afraid to
fall again. With the help of some new friends, Cielo eventually
plucks up the courage to try again (and again, and again) and
learns that falling is not failing - true fierceness isn't about
landing the perfect trick, it's about picking yourself back up when
you don't. A story with skating, friendship and community at its
core The ideal book for helping children to build resilience and
try again Bold, expressive illustrations on every page
Ages 8-10. Beginning readers can practice their reading skills with
this 6-book set that introduces some of the sports played during
the Olympic Games. The Easy Olympic Sports Readers are fun-to-read
for primary grade children and are highly motivational. These
16-page books are also filled with exciting full color photographs.
In this inspiring and confidence-boosting guide, the cyclist Sir
Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic Champion, shows kids that with the
right mindset, they have the power to do something extraordinary.
As a boy, Chris Hoy never would have believed that he could have
achieved his dream of becoming an Olympic Champion. In his first
motivational book for children, he shares everything he has learned
on his journey to help inspire kids to fulfil their potential and
be the best they can be. The book brings together his incredible
personal story with practical ideas for building confidence,
resilience and self-belief, as well as dealing with failure. An
essential read for any young person with a big dream, this guide
shows that anything is possible with a positive attitude!
On 22 July 2012 Bradley Wiggins became the first British cyclist
ever to win the Tour de France. In an instant, Wiggo became a
national hero. 10 days later, having swapped his yellow jersey for
the colours of Team GB, he won Olympic gold in the time trial,
adding to his previous six medals to become the nations most
decorated Olympian of all time. For every child inspired by Bradley
Wiggins to leap on his or her bike and ride like the wind across
the park, down the street or off to school, here is the story of
how their hero made the journey from his first bike to Tour
champion and Olympic Gold.
Go behind the scenes of world's biggest and most exhilarating
action sports showcase - Nitro Circus. Born in a garage in Utah
with just a video camera and some extraordinary, dare-devil stunts,
Nitro Circus has exploded to become the world's biggest producer of
action sports entertainment, including television shows and
show-stopping, adrenaline-charged live events. Nitro Circus's crew
of top action-sports athletes attempt the best and boldest tricks
in motocross, BMX, scooter, skating and dirt biking, including
record-breaking feats and, often, epic spills - there are no
limits! From biographies of top athletes and tales of the most
astonishing sporting skills, to the story of how it all started,
this is the tell-all, must-have guide for every action sports fan.
With stunning photography and behind-the-scenes guides, you will
find tips and tricks straight from the legends themselves,
including founder and action sports legend Travis Pastrana. So sit
back and immerse yourself in the world's most exhilarating,
extreme, show-stopping sports!
From grinding on rails to landing that last big half-pipe trick,
Goodnight Skateboard follows a young girl's day at a skateboarding
competition until she says goodnight to her favourite extreme
sport. With rhyming text and action-packed imagery, author Michael
Dahl captures the excitement and energy of the skatepark and the
awesome athletes who skate. This delightful picture book will have
skateboarding fans everywhere cheering for bedtime.
This exciting book introduces readers to BMX racing, including its
history and growth, rules and events, and the equipment athletes
need. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty
of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The
book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars,
comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of
resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels
(grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest
levels of grades 3-7.
A heartwarming picture book based on the incredible true story of
social media sensation and round-the-world-cyclist Dean Nicholson
and his trusty cat companion, Nala. When Dean Nicholson found an
abandoned kitten by the side of the road one day, he hadn't
bargained on the lessons he'd learn from his unlikely companion,
Nala. Both curious, independent, resilient and adventurous, they
were a perfect match - and so together, they set off to travel
around the world. This inspirational true story, with an underlying
message about loving and caring for animals, will show young
readers everywhere that you can find friendship in the most
unlikely places. With gorgeous illustrations from winner of the
Waterstones Gift of the Year, Frann Preston-Gannon, and also
featuring photos of Dean and Nala's real-world adventures. Dean and
Nala's story has become a social media and publishing phenomenon.
Dean's book for adults, Nala's World, spent two weeks on the Sunday
Times' bestseller list and has been translated into twenty-five
languages.
A guide to the world of cycling, which covers everything from
mountain biking to the Tour de France. Find out what different
types of competitive cyclists wear, how they train, and what rules
they must follow. Also features information about road cycling,
including hints, tips and vital safety precautions.
Daphne doesn't want to be stuck in Oakland with her dad. She wants
to get on the first plane to Prague, where her mom is shooting a
movie. Armed with her grandparents' phone number and strict
instructions from her mom to call them if her dad starts drinking
again, Daphne has no problem being cold to him. But there's one
thing Daphne can't keep herself from doing: joining her dad and her
new friend Arlo at a weekly skate session. When her dad promises to
teach her how to ollie and she lands the trick, Daphne starts to
believe in him again. He starts to show up for her, and Daphne
learns things are not as black and white with her dad as she used
to think. The way Daphne's dad tells it, skating is all about
accepting failure and moving on. But can Daphne really let go of
her dad's past mistakes? Either way life is a lot like skating:
it's all about getting back up after you fall.
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