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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > General
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Swimming
(Paperback)
John Allan
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R243
R220
Discovery Miles 2 200
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BE THE BEST AT... A series of brilliant how to guides for sports
enthusiasts. With an easy guide to rules, equipment, clothing, diet
and mental attitude, these are must-have guides to achieving
sporting success. BE THE BEST AT SWIMMING Do you want to be the
best at swimming? This book is specially designed to show you how
to master the skills to become a top swimmer. With... * Top tips to
master tricky techniques. * Step-by-step photographs and diagrams.
* Loads of exercises for you to perfect in and out of the pool.
Become a master swimmer, and get fit the right way!
Maggie Sparks does NOT like swimming! It is cold, wet and worst of
all, she is not very good at it. So when Mum decides to sign her up
for swimming lessons, Maggie is not happy. Thankfully, Maggie is a
super powerful, super smart, super talented witch. She is
determined to use her powers to get into the elite Sharks swimming
group and help her best friend, Arthur, along the way. All she
needs is a little magic ... About the Maggie Sparks series: Step
into the magical world of Maggie Sparks: the mischievous little
witch who turns every day into an adventure. Join Maggie as she
learns how to tackle school, make friends and most confusing of
all: understand her emotions - when she's not facing dragons and
meeting aliens, that is! Perfect to bridge the gap between Isadora
Moon and Amelia Fang for young readers aged 5+.
Sailing for Kids is aimed at children aged 8-15 who are taking
their first steps into the fantastic world of sailing. Packed full
of colour photographs and diagrams, this straightforward and
easy-to-understand guide is the perfect introduction to the sport.
It is based on the Optimist dinghy, which is the most popular
children's sailing dinghy worldwide, and endorsed by the UK
Optimist Class Association. Topics covered include what to wear,
setting up the boat, sailing and safety. For those who want to go
further, there are also tips on sailing faster and preparing to
race.
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
From surfing big waves to racing down waterfalls, white water
sports are some of the most extreme and dangerous sports in the
world! Discover... * Different types of white water sport, from
kayaking to rafting. * Sporting legends, pushing limits and
breaking records. * The toughest river types and dangerous waters.
...and much more.
A funny and empowering new story featuring Love Monster, who now
appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies! Love
Monster is going on an exciting adventure... to the beach! He can't
wait to be THE BEST SURFER IN THE WORLD! But as Love Monster gets
closer to the extremely big waves, the less sure he is. Will he
even have the courage to dip a toe in the ocean? A reassuring
let-the-waves-roll-over-your-feet story about how, sometimes,
perfect is just one more practice away.
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Busy Swimming
(Board book)
Louise Forshaw; Campbell Books
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R227
R210
Discovery Miles 2 100
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Push, pull and slide the tabs to enjoy a day of Busy Swimming! Help
the children get changed into their swimming costumes, whizz down
the water slide and race across the indoor pool. Young children
will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a
gentle rhyme, lots to spot and talk about, and wonderful
illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book
series. Busy Swimming has been endorsed and recommended by Dr
Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more of the Busy Book
series: Busy Zoo, Busy Party and Busy Farm.
Watching surfers is mesmerizing. It looks like they are magically
gliding over the water. But what looks like magic is actually
science in action! Surfers use science to select the right
surfboards and to understand the motion of the ocean. Learn about
the science behind surfing with this high-interest title! Created
in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian
Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students'
curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed
with factoids and informative sidebars, it 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!
Tom Daley is British diver specialising in the 10-metre platform
event and has been competing internationally since he was twelve
years old. Born and raised in Plymouth, Tom was spotted by a coach
during one of his diving lessons and since then has been a force to
be reckoned with in the sport. This is the story of how a young boy
went from lessons at his local pool to a star on the international
stage, winning two gold medals in the 2010 Commonwealth Games as
well as bronze in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.
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Splash
(Paperback)
Charli Howard
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R246
R195
Discovery Miles 1 950
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Molly is in her final year of primary school, with secret dreams of
becoming an Olympic swimmer. Having always lived in the shadow of
her manipulative friend, Chloe, Molly finally has the chance to
compete in a regional swimming contest and define herself on her
own terms. But with the pressure of fitting in, and the sudden
arrival of her mysterious mum, will she give up on her dreams for a
shot at popularity? A hugely exciting debut with a classic underdog
story, a wonderfully relatable protagonist, and an important
message of friendship, body positivity, and celebrating who you
are.
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Whale Talk
(Paperback)
Chris Crutcher
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R255
R228
Discovery Miles 2 280
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“A truly exceptional book.”—Washington Post
There's bad news and good news about the Cutter High School swim team. The bad news is that they don't have a pool. The good news is that only one of them can swim anyway. Bestselling author Chris Crutcher’s controversial and acclaimed novel follows a group of outcasts as they take on inequality and injustice in their high school.
"Crutcher's superior gifts as a storyteller and his background as a working therapist combine to make magic in Whale Talk. The thread of truth in his fiction reminds us that heroes can come in any shape, color, ability or size, and friendship can bridge nearly any divide.”—Washington Post
T.J. Jones hates the blatant preferential treatment jocks receive at his high school, and the reverence paid to the varsity lettermen. When he sees a member of the wrestling team threatening an underclassman, T.J. decides he’s had enough. He recruits some of the biggest misfits at Cutter High to form a swim team. They may not have very much talent, but the All-Night Mermen prove to be way more than T.J. anticipated. As the unlikely athletes move closer to their goal, these new friends might learn that the journey is worth more than the reward. For fans of Andrew Smith and Marieke Nijkamp.
This sailing activity book is brimming with ideas and information
for young sailors to inspire them to discover, explore and learn
about sailing and boats. The book's central character, Sailor
Taylor, takes children on an enjoyable sailing excursion: from
charting a course to tying knots and studying clouds, as well as
completing projects and puzzles. It covers staying safe when you're
out on the water and teaches young sailors about sailing rules,
facts about parts of the boats and navigation. It will show
children how to plot a sailing route, make a paper boat and a wind
vane, design their own flag, cook a new on-board recipe, know which
way the wind is blowing and much, much more. There activities are
combined with lots of sailing facts and information told in a fun,
easy-to-understand way. There are plenty of quiet hours on a longer
passage (or not so quiet if you have bored kids hanging about the
cockpit!) as well as at home in the winter, or on bad-weather
weekends. This book is the perfect way to keep children occupied
and a great tool for encouraging your kids to discover the many
enjoyable things to do on the water. Full of lovely, friendly
illustrations, and imaginative and educational ideas for making the
most of sailing, it's the ideal sailing companion for children.
Hours of fun and adventure guaranteed!
Sir Peter Blake was a New Zealand hero -- sailor, adventurer,
leader and environmentalist. Competing in ocean races, he clocked
up as many sea miles as any seafarer in history, with some epic
victories. Then he led his small country to win the Americas Cup
(twice!), and gave his last years to helping the environment.
Award-winning author Tessa Duder tells the gripping story of Sir
Peters life for teenage readers, revealing what made him an
inspirational leader. The book features boxes backgrounding sailing
skills, the Americas Cup and other key points, and is richly
illustrated with photos from his life (including 8 pages of
colour).
What if you suddenly had everything you'd ever dreamed of? That's
exactly what happens to 10-year-old Joe Smith in this hilarious,
brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author, comedian and
presenter Danny Wallace, with illustrations throughout from Gemma
Correll. Perfect for children age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel,
Stephen Mangan, David Walliams, Andy Griffiths, Jenny Pearson and
Helen Rutter. Joe Smith is average in every way. He is average
height. He lives in an average town, on an average street, in an
average house, with a very average family. But when a survey
identifies him as the most average kid in the country - well that
makes him very special indeed. Suddenly, everyone wants Joe to test
out their latest products. Overnight he is sent mountains of gifts
- the best trainers, the coolest bike, the most exciting new tech,
the latest flavours of ice cream - and so much more. He gets
special cinema screenings and the entire water park all to himself.
Joe now has everything he could possibly want in the world - and
that's far from average. But is going from zero to hero all it's
cracked up to be? This brilliantly warm-hearted, laugh-out-loud
family adventure will leave you thinking about friendship, family
and why everyone is special just the way they are. Other books by
Danny Wallace: The Day the Screens Went Blank Hamish and the
Worldstoppers Hamish and the Neverpeople Hamish and the Gravity
Burp Hamish and the Baby Boom Hamish and the Terrible Terrible
Christmas and Other Stories Hamish and the Monster Patrol Praise
for The Day the Screens Went Blank: 'So funny' Noel Fielding
'Brilliantly funny' Shappi Khorsandi 'Hilarious' Tim Minchin 'Warm
and funny' Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun.
His parents named him Jacques. As he grew, Jacques fell in love
with the sea. He dreamed of breathing beneath the waves and
swimming as gracefully as a fish. In fact, he longed to become a
manfish. Jacques Cousteau grew up to become a champion of the seas
and one of the best-known oceanographers in the world. In this
lovely biography, now in paperback, poetic text and gorgeous
paintings come together to create a portrait of Cousteau that is as
magical as it is inspiring.
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Pop-up Ocean
(Hardcover)
Ingela P. Arrhenius; Illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius
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R398
R372
Discovery Miles 3 720
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