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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation
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.
The greatest football team ever. Managed by you. Here are the
finest players that have ever lived, in every single position,
fighting for a place in your squad. No manager has ever had to make
these decisions before, but no manager has ever had talent like
this at their disposal. Let your favourite footballing stars go
head-to-head and build your ultimate football dream team in this
activity book with a difference. From journalist and co-host of
That Peter Crouch Podcast Tom Fordyce, learn how to think like a
manager, pick your players, draw your kit, set your formation, plan
your pre-match meal and more. So, get your football fix this summer
and start creating your greatest football team ever ...
A charming mermaid story by master story-teller Michael Morpurgo,
perfect for children learning to read. Robbie says swimming is
easy. You just have to pretend you're a mermaid. But that doesn't
help Mairi. She isn't even sure that mermaids are real. The Reading
Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features
well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so
that children will find something to excite and engage them in
every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting
love of reading. Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for
readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy
longer stories. Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright, appealing
pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A
wider range of vocabulary Strong themes and characters to discuss
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy
consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents
keen to support their children's reading. Book band: Turquoise
On 16 October 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City
Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter
sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the
podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to
protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men
were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats and faced
ostracism and continuing economic hardships. In his first-ever
memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood
growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career,
culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest.
Cowritten with Newbery Honour and Coretta Scott King Author Honour
recipient Derrick Barnes and illustrated with bold and muscular
artwork from Emmy Award-winning illustrator Dawud Anyabwile,
Victory. Stand! paints a stirring portrait of an iconic moment in
Olympic history that still resonates today.
Now available in bilingual Spanish! Come along on a lively, lyrical
exploration of the world's most beloved sports. Rhyming text and
energetic artwork featuring a diverse group of children introduce
the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball,
track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and
swimming. Includes educational endnotes and art by celebrated
illustrator Christiane Engel, whose previous Barefoot credits
include Baby's First Words, Dump Truck Disco, Knick Knack Paddy
Whack, and Build-a-Story Cards: Space Quest.
Records smashed... incredible athletic feats... Medals won... the
top 40 Olympic athletes of all time are here!In this fun,
fact-packed book from the 40 Inspiring Icons series, learn how
these athletic stars became the best in the world. Relive Usain
Bolt's astonishing record-breaking runs, learn about Charlotte
Cooper, the first ever female Olympic champion, meet the most
decorated Olympic athlete of all time, Michael Phelps, and see some
of the most impressive wins in history. From Nawal El Moutawakel,
the first female Muslim born on the continent of Africa to become
an Olympic champion, to gymnastic prodigy Simone Biles, whose
skills on the vault and the floor are admired all over the world,
these are the 40 Olympic Athletes to be learned about by all:
Spyridon Louis; Charlotte Cooper; Madge Syers; Jim Thorp; Paavo
Nuurmi; Johnny Weissmuller; Mildred Didrickson; Jesse Owens;
Marjorie Gestring; Francina Blankers-Koen; Micheline Ostermeyer;
Emil Zatopek; Betty Cuthbert; Wilma Rudolph; Abebe Bikila; Tommie
Smith; Bob Beamon; Mark Spitz; Nadia Comaneci; Sebastian Coe;
Birgit Fisher; Daley Thompson; Nawal El Moutawakil; Carl Lewis;
Steve Redgrave; Marie-Jo Perec; Valentina Vezzali; Michael Johnson;
Maria Mutola; Cathy Freeman; Yelena Isinbayeva; Michael Phelps;
Tony Estanguet; Usain Bolt; Teddy Riner; Mo Farah; Isabell Werth;
Simone Biles; Trisha Zorn; Michael Edgson; Ellie Simmonds; Jonas
Jacobsson. Each spread presents a single athlete, highlighting key
facts about their careers, honours, stats and legendary
performances, along with a fun, illustrated depiction of them.
Every athlete is a winner in their own way, but who will you choose
as your hero? Each book in the 40 Inspiring Icons series introduces
readers to a fascinating non-fiction subject through its 40 most
famous people or groups. Explore these other great topics through
their most interesting icons: People of Peace, Super Scientists,
Soccer Stars, Music Legends, Black Music Greats and Greek Gods and
Heroes.
As a teenager, Kylian Mbappe was one of the best footballers on the
planet. Now - he just keeps on getting better. Kylian's skill, pace
and sensational finishing have fired his clubs and his country to
incredible victories, whilst he has established himself firmly in
the record books. Follow the whirlwind journey of this football-mad
boy from Paris, who never let the weight of the world's
expectations slow his journey to becoming a legend. This biography
is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These
books offers a fresh take on the familiar football biography format
Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar,
some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and
others who are the already at the top of their game. These are
exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have
faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their
dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the
footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what
makes each of these players so special.
Meeting the Needs if Your Most Able Pupils in PE/Sports Studies
provides specific guidance on: recognizing high ability and
multiple intelligences planning, differentiation and
extension/enrichment teacher questioning skills support for more
able pupils with learning difficulties homework recording and
assessment beyond the classroom: visits, residentials,
competitions, summer schools, masterclasses, links with other
institutions. The book features comprehensive appendices and
downloadable resources with: useful contacts and resources, lesson
plans, liaison sheets for teaching assistants, homework activities
and monitoring sheets. For secondary teachers, subject heads of
departments, Gifted and Talented co-ordinators, SENCos and LEA
advisers.
Meet Dele Alli - Ultimate Football Hero Dele Alli is one of
England's best young midfielders, known for his skill, scoring
prowess and passion on the pitch. During his teens, Dele Alli
managed to progress through the ranks at MK Dons and eventually
signed for Tottenham Hotspur in 2015. Since then he's been working
hard at getting glorious goals for his club and country and being
an all-round footballing superhero. 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.
Join TV's Survivorman on twelve edge-of-your-seat adventures as he
proves anyone can be an outdoor explorer. From surviving a frigid
night in northern Canada to munching on grubs in the Australian
Outback, Les Stroud's passion for the outdoors has driven him to
some of the planet's most remote and beautiful locations. In Wild
Outside, he invites readers into his world of wilderness adventures
with fast-paced stories, nature facts, and practical advice for
spending time outside. Featuring kid-friendly activities and tips
like how to safely observe wildlife, Stroud shows readers that
adventure awaits everywhere-whether in a jungle or a city park.
Andrew P. Barr's dramatic illustrations amp up the excitement
alongside photos of Survivorman's adventures.
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Cycling
(Paperback)
Eric Migiliaccio
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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.
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Go Canoeing
(Paperback)
Nicole A Mansfield
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