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50 more missions sure to make the next camping trip extraordinary
With this engaging activity book, children will become experts on
the outdoors with fun, clever missions that will have them holding
insect Olympics, making documentaries, and accessorizing with
leaves. Each illustrated mission will get them interacting with
nature in daring new ways. From (un)cloud spotting to creating
animal shelters, there are endless activities to help children
connect with nature.
It's time to explore! Here are 50 missions that challenge kids to
rediscover their world whether traveling by car, bike, train, foot,
camel, or tuk tuk. With this book any child can become a guerrilla
explorer and extreme missioner with missions that defy gravity and
test their mental agility. Forget the internet, instead post paper
blog entries on your street! Draw a local fantasy map! Let a dog
take you for a walk! There are endless opportunities to get to know
the local area better, and have tons of fun while doing it.
An inspirational look at a diverse group of popular sports figures
and how they found success in sports and life. Young athletes all
dream of what they might become. They might see themselves as a
soccer player racing through defenses at the World Cup, as a hockey
player scoring the winning goal in the Stanley Cup Final, or as a
figure skater in the Winter Olympics. But to get there takes hard
work, dedication, and passion. In The Reason We Play: American
Sports Figures and What Inspires Them, Marc Bona profiles some of
the nation's top athletes and sports personalities from the past
several decades to reveal what it takes to make it in the world of
professional sports. Along with fascinating accounts of the sports
figures' lives and careers, Bona includes, in their own words, what
motivated them, what obstacles they overcame, and even what books
they loved to read when they were young. Featuring athletes such as
soccer icon Kristine Lilly, basketball star Victor Oladipo, and
softball phenom Cat Osterman, The Reason We Play has something for
everyone. From football to rodeo, baseball to racing, the front
office to coaching, the subjects all share a common trait of
excellence on and off the field.
The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'It's time
to shine,' Paul said to himself as he walked out of the tunnel and
onto to the Old Trafford pitch.' Pogba tells the exciting story of
how French wonder-kid Paul Pogba became Europe's best young player,
and finally fulfilled his dream of returning to his boyhood club
Manchester United in a world-record transfer. The sky is the limit
for United's new star. Have you read them all?
Venture out to your local greenspace or just into your back yard,
and try the amazing array of outdoor activities - from building a
hidden sheet den to creating watering stations for bees. While you
are there, scavenge and forage for raw materials and then extend
the fun with creative makes and recipes to do back at home such as
leaf printing, stick boats and stinging nettle crisps. Get to know
the wild parts of your city or town with handy bug, plant and tree
ID sections, plus a scavenger hunt and cloud-spotting game that can
be done when out and about. Games to play with organized groups or
with your family and friends adds another dimension to this book
that is bursting with ideas for urban outdoor adventures.
The fifth book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on
CBBC! It's the big one! The World Cup Finals beckon for Jamie
Johnson but first he must answer a huge question: Which country
will he play for? With brand new characters and all the trademark
jaw-dropping footy action, Dan Freedman and Jamie Johnson return on
very top form for the fifth book in the series Perfect books for
every young football/soccer fan Author Dan Freedman has been a
writer for the FA, the Premier League and attended two World Cups.
PRAISE FOR The Kick Off (Jamie Johnson, book 1) "An inspiring read
for all football fans" GARY LINEKER. "Dan knows his football" OWEN
HARGREAVES. "You'll read this and want to get out there and play"
STEVEN GERRARD. "If you like football, this book's for you" FRANK
LAMPARD. "Pure class - brings the game to life"OWEN COYLE.
Each title in this series explores movements in different imaginary
settings and exercises every part of a child's body. Expressive
movements encourage role play, discussion of feelings and
reflection on the natural world.
Serena Williams: tennis player, sports icon, champion. Get your
head in the game with one of the greatest athletes of all time,
Serena Williams. A Life Story: This gripping series throws the
reader directly into the lives of modern society's most influential
figures. With striking black-and-white illustration along with
timelines and fun facts. Also in the series: Katherine Johnson: A
Life Story Stephen Hawking: A Life Story Alan Turing: A Life Story
Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story David Attenborough: A Life Story
The Official Bournemouth Annual 2022 gives you exclusive access
behind the scenes at Vitality Stadium to find out about our squad,
journey and all things AFC Bournemouth! The squad have helped us by
picking out their favourite games and moments, all while wearing
our famous red and black stripes. Can you crack our mega quiz
selection? From agonising anagrams, wicked word searches to super
squad questions, pit your wits to prove you're a champion of
Cherries knowledge! Know your history! Find out more about our
incredible journey to the Premier League, including a look at some
of the best Cherries kits from down the years. Find out exactly
what happens on matchday - all from the view of some of our heroes
in the dressing room! Could you pick out a Cherries dream team?
We've profiled loads of our stars from the last century, you'll
need to decide who you'd put in our best-ever starting 11.
As usual, the Official Celtic Annual 2022 has the Player Profiles
on the current Celts aiming to add to the club's already
illustrious silverware tally as we also welcome Ange Postecoglou to
the Celtic fold. Celtic Women had a real season to remember and
your Annual focuses on three highlights - Chloe Craig making her
200th appearance, the green and whitewash over Rangers and the
nail-biting climax to the term that saw the Ghirls qualify for the
UEFA Champions League for the first time ever. We also look back at
a few Celtic legends, namely Henrik Larsson, Tommy Burns, Jackie
McNamara and Tom Boyd to find out what their careers were like BC
(Before Celtic). All this, along with your traditional Paradise
Puzzle Pages, is inside your Official Celtic Annual 2022 and we
hope you enjoy reading once more about your heroes in green and
white.
LeBron James is a force to be reckoned with on the court. Dirk
Nowitzki can drain a three point shot at will. And few players can
match Dwight Howard s defensive skills. Whether you like offense or
defense, the game s greatest stars can show you how it s done."
MELCHESTER MELTDOWN! Relive the best Roy of the Rovers stories from
the 1990s in this exciting anthology of reprinted classic strips,
celebrating over 65 years of the iconic football comic. The dawn of
this new decade was one that Melchester Rovers would want to
forget. The 80/81 season was far from their finest hour with the
threat of relegation snapping at their heels all throughout the
season and exits from the F.A. Cup and the European Cup leaving the
trophy cabinet bare. For star striker Roy Race it couldn't be
worse. His obsession with the team had caused a strain on his
marriage and fractured his relationship with teammates like the
hot-headed Vic Guthrie. And then there was an attempt on his
life... After being shot in December 1981, Roy lay in a coma for
several weeks while Sir Alf Ramsey stepped into the dugout for
Melchester. Life in a lower division beckons, but at least the
Rovers will be the most stylish team on the pitch with their new
Gola sponsored kits!
There remains a lack of representation from the South Asian
community across all levels of football, despite it being one of
the largest ethnic minority groups to be living in the UK. In this
first of its kind book, trailblazing coach Manisha Tailor profiles
42 pioneering individuals working in all parts of the game - from
male and female players to coaches, referees, board members,
administrators, sports scientists and medical staff - and
representing different cultures and faiths within the British Asian
community. Based on interviews, these powerful stories not only
illustrate the challenges faced by these role models, but lessons
that they can offer young readers. Young people need to see people
like them in order to believe that dreams are possible: the role
models in this inspirational book will show South Asian children
and teens that their football dreams can come true.
Be inspired by Football Legend, Harry Kane! Discover the
inspirational story of this top player's journey from his early
life in London following in the footsteps of David Beckham at
school to his successes with Tottenham's youth team and dream role
as England captain. Football Legends: Young readers will love
finding out all about the lives of their favourite players in this
great new biography series. Packed with footie facts and match
stats plus Harry's career highlights. Amazing cover artwork
ilustrated by Manchester-based artist, Stanley Chow, whose iconic
work has found worldwide acclaim.
WINNER TAKES IT ALL! The GBP100 Million Game is the eighth book in
the football-tastic Roy of the Rovers Graphic Novel series. Part of
the third season, this exciting series is written by award-winning
comics writer Rob Williams. It has been a tumultuous three seasons
since Roy Race first joined Melchester Rovers. Through financial
difficulties, injuries, the near-loss of their manager, new
ownership and the destruction of their old ground, the Rovers have
defied all expectations and now find themselves on the brink of
promotion into the Premiership, having also secured a place in the
cup final. As club captain and top striker, Roy has been
instrumental in the Rover's success. But although he's found glory
on the pitch, behind the scenes he has battled tragedy and
heartbreak. Now, as the season draws to a close, will Roy be able
to lead his team to victory? Praise for the Roy of the Rovers
series: EPIC! - Match of the Day Magazine I love the way that they
are about so much more than football: they are about heart, values
and family. Both graphic novel and fiction titles are compelling,
engaging and a lot of fun. Lace up and get reading. - Jim Sells,
Programme manager for Sport & Literacy, National Literacy
Trust. Read with my 7 year old who is football mad, really enjoyed
it and left us wanting to read the next one in the series! -
GoodReads Review
Run with the Olympic athletes and sweat it out in the deadly
ballgame courts of the Aztecs in this beautifully illustrated and
informative guide to the sports and games that have entertained
people for the past 2500 years. How did the Vikings keep themselves
occupied between raids? What tricks did medieval Japanese sumo
wrestlers have to win their matches? With fascinating facts and
detailed pictures, this book is the perfect guide to everything to
do with games, from the tiniest chess pieces to the biggest sports
tournaments
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion. Wilma
was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the
segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her
doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with
treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At
school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning
the nickname 'Skeeter' (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in
college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold
in sprint events, but also broke world records with her sprinting
skill. She had beaten polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a
huge inspiration to many women in sports around the world. This
moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and
educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
An essential resource offering career insight and practical advice
from industry-leading sports professionals. In So You Want to Work
in Sports, K. P. Wee has gathered invaluable first-hand
perspectives from sports industry leaders with decades of
experience in a range of fields, including broadcasting, sports
management, journalism, scouting, marketing, analytics, and more.
These seasoned professionals share their stories of how they got
started in sports and the lessons they learned along the way. Wee
shares how veteran sports radio reporter Ted Sobel deals with
emotional athletes after a difficult loss; what broadcasters Chris
King, Jeff Levering, and Steve Granado have to say about working in
play-by-play; what advice Kris Budden has for conducting a quality
interview; how respected baseball executive Andy Dolich got to
where he is today, and more. Full of tips, advice, and inspiration
for those wanting to gain a foothold in the competitive sports
industry, So You Want to Work in Sports is an indispensable
resource for students and young professionals alike.
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