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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation
Louba o dula karolong e nngwe ya N'Djamela e betswang Doumpa.
Bophelo ba moo ha bo bonolo ka nako tsohle, impa o na le metswalle,
bolo ya hae le toro ya hae Louba lives in a part of N'Djamena
called Doumpa. Life there is not always easy, but he has his
friends, his soccer and his dream.
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Play Like a Girl
(Hardcover)
Misty Wilson; Illustrated by David Wilson
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Nita and Sohail are thrilled when they win scholarships to attend
the Alaska Young Explorers program. Both kids could use the prize
money to help their families and set out to compete as hard as they
can. But things take a turn when they're paired up on an
expedition. The two make a misstep while hiking down a glacier and
find themselves in dangerous territory. Nita and Sohail will have
to depend on each other and learn to work together ... if they want
to survive the Alaskan wilderness.
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England Rule
(Paperback)
Simon Mugford; Illustrated by Dan Green
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R210
R168
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Is England the team you cheer for at every EUROs or World Cup?
Currently ranked among the top ten, the team has featured in no
less than 16 World Cup finals, winning it in 1966, and then came so
close to lifting the European trophy in 2020! In this fun and
fact-filled book about the England's men's team, Football
Superstar's dynamic duo, Dan and Simon, will take you through the
historic highs of the 1966 World Cup, the heartbreak and tears of
1990 and 1996 to the resurgence of the current team. Along the way
you'll learn about the legendary players, managers, matches, songs,
fans and, of course, all the stats that tell the story of England's
national sporting obsession. Football Superstars is a series aimed
at building a love of reading from a young age, with fun cartoons,
inspirational stories, a simple narrative style and a cast of
characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.
Be inspired by Football Legend, Kylian Mbappe! Discover more about
this incredible player's journey from his early career at AS Bondy,
coached by his father, to his success at Paris Saint-Germain FC and
fulfilling his dream of playing for France. Football Legends: Young
readers will love finding out all about the lives of their
favourite players in this incredible biography series. Packed with
footie facts and match stats plus Mbappe's career highlights Also
in the series: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Tammy Abraham, Alex
Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lionel Messi. Amazing cover artwork
illustrated by Stanley Chow, whose iconic work has found worldwide
acclaim
A fantastic magnetic play book with magnets of Bing and his
friends! Round the corner, not far away, Bing wants to play in the
park today. Will you come too? You can create your own Bing park
adventure by adding magnets to each scene. Help Bing play football,
feed the ducks and have a picnic. Comes with 8 Bing magnets to play
with!
A companion to the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel The
Crossover, the basis of the show streaming on Disney+! What can we
imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and
grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of
the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will
enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The
Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life.
Each rule contains wisdom from inspiring athletes and role models
such as Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd,
Steph Curry, and Michelle Obama. Kwame Alexander also shares his
own stories of overcoming obstacles and winning games in this
motivational and inspirational book for readers of any age and for
anyone needing a little bit of encouragement. You gotta know the
rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar.
Ramp up your skills with this official Tech Deck guidebook -
including an exclusive Tech Deck fingerboard and ramp! Learn how to
do sick fingerboard tricks with this Tech Deck guidebook and
impress your friends with your amazing moves! This awesome book
includes an exclusive Tech Deck board and killer ramp, so you can
test your skills to the max! Packed full of tips and info to help
you perform awesome stunts and become a Tech Deck master. Get ready
to shred it!
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Swimming
(Paperback)
John Allan
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R243
R172
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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!
Cheslin roared with happiness as the final whistle blew in Yokohama. They were champions! Later, as his captain lifted the 2019 Rugby World Cup trophy into the air, he felt prouder than he'd ever been before - of himself, his team and his country.
Cheslin Kolbe tells the story of a kid from Kraaifontein, Cape Town, whose talent took him to international sports stardom, first to Toulouse, France, and eventually to the call-up that would change his life forever: to play for the Springbok 2019 World Cup squad. It's the heartwarming story of a small player with a big heart whose signature sidestep helped the Springboks win the World Cup trophy for South Africa.
Cheslin Kolbe is part of the "Road to Glory" series, which covers some of South Africa's sporting legends as they set out on their journeys to becoming national and international stars.
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Salah Rules
(Paperback)
Simon Mugford; Illustrated by Dan Green; Football Superstars
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R211
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If Salah is your favourite football player then this is the book
for you! Discover how he grew up in Gharbia, Egypt playing football
for the youth team El Mokawloons to being named the African
Footballer of the Year in 2019 by the BBC and CAF. Learn how he
spearheaded Liverpool FC to the Champions League title in 2019.
Football Superstars: Salah Rules is written in an upbeat style that
is ideal for emerging and reluctant readers. The simple narrative
text is supplemented with cartoons and visual jokes. Sections and
chapters make the book easy to navigate and fun to dip in and out
of. A supporting cast of players, managers, TV pundits - and even
the authors themselves - chip in with quotes, jokes and comments to
add to the playful and informative fun.
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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
The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Son
Heung-min, the South Korean superstar, is now one of the best
attacking talents in the world. The Ballon d'Or nominee can do it
all - whether it's scoring sensational solo goals by zipping across
the field, or telepathically assisting his teammate Harry Kane with
another goal. Discover how Son, a young boy from Chuncheon who
always dreamed of playing for his country, became a global icon and
rose to stardom not just in Asia, but across the globe! Ultimate
Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories
of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their
incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional
player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are
perfect for all the family to collect and share.
Gareth Southgate is a successful football manager of the English
National Team. But he started as a player for Crystal Palace. Learn
about his football history, his wins and his losses.
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
SKY DIVING Sky diving can give a feeling of total freedom as you
fall through the air after jumping from a plane. Would you be brave
enough to take the leap? Discover... * Breathtaking ways to fall,
from solo free falls to massive formations. * How World War II
changed the history of parachuting. * Sky diving legends, pushing
limits and breaking records. ...and much more.
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.
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