Grab your Js and hit the court with this Who Was? biography about NBA superstar Michael Jordan.

Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitive--even as a young boy, he fought for attention. His need to be the best made him a star player on his college basketball team and helped him become an NBA legend, both for his skills and his endorsements. His Nike contract for Air Jordan basketball shoes set an unmatched precedent for professional athletes. Author Kirsten Anderson takes readers through each exciting moment, detailing the iconic reverse lay-ups and jump shots of Michael Jordan's storied career.

Meet Alex Morgan - Ultimate Football Hero

Alex Morgan is co-captain of Team USA and the face of women's football right across the world. As the star who leads the American attacking line, her height, speed and skill make her impossible to defend, and have helped drive USA to World Cup and Olympic glory. Alex Morgan is football's real life 'Captain America'!

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 super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

A fantastic football story, perfect for children learning to count, from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo. Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters but she doesn't know how many spiders should be on each team. Even worse, she can't count the goals! Luckily for Spinderella, her Hairy Godmother has a plan ... Football, spiders and counting - what's not to love! The perfect picture book for children of all ages - boys and girls alike.

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.

Dig into the history of life with this children's introduction to paleontology, complete with an identification section and "how to" instructions. As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids' introduction to fossils. Begin by learning about the early Earth and the process of fossilization. That's followed by an identification guide to the most common and collectible fossils: crinoids, snail shells, shark teeth, and more. With full-color photographs and illustrations, you'll always know what to look for. A "how to" section includes the details your family needs to begin a successful fossil hunt. You'll also get information on everything from rock shop fossils and rules of collecting to dinosaur fossils and more. So learn to find, identify, and even collect the petrified forms of ancient organisms. Whether children see their first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners. Inside You'll Find "How to" section, including details on what to look for and where to look The basics of paleontology and how fossils formed Rules about what you can and can't collect Identification guide to common and collectible invertebrate fossils, such as trilobites, as well as common rock shop finds

Rock collecting is simple and fun with this children's book that includes an introduction to geology, an identification guide to rocks and minerals, and a "how to" section. Nature's treasures are just beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered. With this book, you'll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a children's introduction to our amazing Earth. The book begins with geology basics, such as where rocks come from and how Earth's surface changes over time. Next, young readers are provided with an identification guide, which features full-color photographs and ID tips on 75 types of common and collectible rocks and minerals. From there, a "how to" section includes details on what to look for, where to look, and what to bring, as well as safety considerations. With rock collecting guidelines that the whole family will learn from and enjoy, this fun guide is engaging and informative. Inside You'll Find "How to" section, including details on what to look for and where to look Geology basics, such as where rocks come from and how Earth's surface changes over time Identification guide to 75 common and collectible rocks & minerals Full-color photographs and ID tips With plenty of kid-appeal, Rock Collecting for Kids starts children on a path toward becoming successful rock collectors!

Join the Mr Men and Little Miss for lots of fun outside! Mr Busy has been cooped up inside all winter long and now the weather has brightened up he can't wait to get outside. There are kites to fly, a bike to ride and a treehouse to build, but the most fun will be had at a treetops adventure park with his friends, Little Miss Somersault, Mr Tickle, Little Miss Brave and Mr Bounce! The Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a 'Where's Walter' feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up.

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'Philippe took a deep breath, shut his eyes and listened to the Anfield roar. The Liverpool stadium had the best atmosphere in the whole world.' Coutinho follows the Brazilian football wonder on his stunning path from the backyards of Rio de Janeiro to the bright lights of Milan and the historic city of Liverpool. This is a truly inspiring story of a playmaker that constantly pushes his team towards success, with his fast pace, silky skills and incredible agility as Liverpool's Number 10. 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 super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

This title provides guidance on the learning difficulties faced by the dyslexic child participating in Physical Education in a primary mainstream setting. It offers its readers effective teaching strategies to develop pupils' skills along with examples of good practice. Much research has focused on dyslexia and co-ordination. This book examines the literature and provides a framework to support pupils with dyslexia, not only during PE lessons but in less structured environments, for example during break time when pupils are likely to be involved in physical activities.

Tactics for fishing high country lakes, the conflicting currents of high mountain streams, and the ever-changing waters of beaver ponds Cutthroats, brook trout, goldens, rainbows, grayling The best weather and seasons to fish and the tackle and flies to take into the high country

"The mountains--any mountains--can make you pay for your fishing with time, shoe leather, exertion, and even disappointment. But they usually give back more than they take in terms of solitude and a sense of adventure that you just won't find on more civilized waters." --John Gierach

Fly-fishing in scenic and remote mountain waters is a special kind of fishing, explored in depth by veteran fly fisher John Gierach. Along with "Fly Fishing Small Streams" (0-8117-2290-2), this guide, Gierach's first book, now in print with Stackpole Books, explains how to find the best waters and how to fish them to the best advantage.

The Definitive Guide to Football Recruiting"After reading this book, one will have the confidence to make the best choice and be ready to succeed knowing they have already received the most valuable information there is." Kirk Morrison, former NFL player, ESPN college football broadcaster, ESPN Los Angeles radio host #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Football, Fitness & Exercise, School & Education, and Mindfulness & Meditation This all-in-one game plan for young football players in search of a collegiate scholarship takes a deep dive into demystifying the football recruiting process. Your play-by-play guide to scoring big. The Recruit's Playbook is written to help guide preteens and teenage boys through their journey from high school football to college football. As an alumni NFL draft pick turned D1 college football coach, author Larry Hart utilizes his vast knowledge of the sport to help guide you through 9th to 12th grade, highlighting what to do and when to do it. It is one of the first college football books of its kind, aimed to help high school athletes navigate college football recruiting. Through clear and effective information that is easy to follow, The Recruit's Playbook helps high school athletes each step of the way. Be the best athlete you can be. Coach Hart offers a holistic approach to being a top athlete and prospect. From setting goals effectively, prioritizing academic skills, self-advocacy, asking the right questions, building your brand, establishing an online presence, overcoming adversity, and "pro tips"-this playbook has you covered. Also find: An exclusive look into the football recruiting process Practical tips on how to balance an increasingly demanding teenage life Expert advice on how to be a standout NCAA football recruiting prospect If you enjoyed books like The Young Champion's Mind: How to Think, Train, & Thrive Like an Elite Athlete, Shoot Your Shot, or Trust the Grind, then you'll love The Recruit's Playbook.

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. Now with an updated cover and new chapter that includes Messi's mega move to Paris Saint-Germain. The only player in history to win SEVEN Ballon d'Or trophies. Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when was young, he was so small that his friends called him 'Little Leo' and coaches worried he wasn't big enough. Yet through bravery, talent and hard work, he proved them wrong. Messi tells the magical story of how the tiniest boy in South America grew up to become the greatest player on earth. 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.

The Know the Game Complete Skills series is a perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Compiled from the individual Know the Game Cricket titles, the book will teach young players the basic skills they need to start enjoying the sport - by giving them plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. In this book, players will learn : Batting: How to: control the bat, face a bowler, play all the shots, 'read' a bowler, understand the field, run between the wickets Bowling: Profile of a bowler, bowling to a plan , bowling actions, the run-up and release, swing bowling, seam bowling, spin bowling and variations Fielding: The field and field placings, the ready position, close catching, catching in the deep, overarm throw, intercepts, retrieving the ball, the long barrier, wicketkeeping skills Clearly illustrated and written by a professional coach, this book will give every young player the all the skills they need to enjoy cricket.

Everything kids need to know about their favorite sport including up-to-date stats and information on players and teams in this revised, updated edition of The Everything Kids' Soccer Book. Your kids can finally learn everything they could ever need or want to know about soccer in this revised and updated edition of The Everything Kids' Soccer Book. Young soccer fans will learn fun and exciting ways to perfect their passing, shooting, and dribbling skills and master the fancy footwork needed to becoming a soccer superstar. This new edition features up-to-date information about the MLS and the World Cup teams as well as dozens of interactive games and puzzles to keep them entertained. No matter what level of soccer player your child is, this book makes learning about the world's favorite sport--almost--as fun as playing it!

Luka Modric - Ultimate Football Hero.

Luka Modric is the boy who overcame his small size to become the world's most creative midfield playmaker. During a childhood playing football in the streets of war-torn Croatia, Luka discovered he didn't need to be big to be the best - he could make a football do anything he wanted, and he could open defences with passes none of his friends would even have tried. Ever since, his rise to stardom as Real Madrid's Number 10 has been unstoppable.

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 super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

Growth Mindset Ninja aims high in this mindful interactive book filled with creative activities, games, and strategies that help kids grow their brains! Life is tough! But so are the kids trying to figure out their BIG emotions and complicated feelings. Growth Mindset Ninja Activity Book features one of the most popular characters from the bestselling book series Ninja Life Hacks in a fun activity book that helps kids learn and grow. Guided by Growth Mindset Ninja, kids can learn simple strategies to grow their brains by using the power of "yet" with tons of engaging, fun, and effective activities. 75+ MINDFUL ACTIVITIES: Dozens of detailed pages offer thought-provoking activities to guide kids toward a growth mindset. INSPIRING CHARACTER: Kids learn and grow along with Growth Mindset Ninja, developing skills and strategies for managing emotions and harnessing the power of "yet." LAUGHING WHILE LEARNING: Filled with the signature humor of the bestselling Ninja Life Hacks books, these activities are as entertaining as they are enlightening. COLLECT THEM ALL: Extend the learning fun with additional activity books in the series: Positive Ninja Activity Book, Angry Ninja Activity Book, Anxious Ninja Activity Book, Kind Ninja Activity Book, and Calm Ninja Activity Book.

Gender and Physical Education offers a critical and comprehensive commentary on issues relating to gender in PE and teacher education. The book challenges our understandings of gender, equity and identity in PE, establishing a conceptual and historical foundation for the issue, as well as presenting a wealth of original research material.
The book delivers a critical analysis of the progress and shortcomings pf contemporary policies and practice in PE as they relate to gender, and reflects on the similarities and differences between developments in the UK, US and Australia. It also offers a new framework for research, Policy and practice with a view to advancing gender equity, and addresses the roles that teachers, educators and policy makers can play in challenging existing inequalities.
Gender and Physical Education is important reading for students and lecturers in education, teacher educators and providers of continuing professional development in PE, and anybody concerned with gender issues in education, PE or sport.

There s more to baseball than slamming big home runs. Pro players use many skills to help their teams on the field, such as throwing curveballs, stealing bases, and turning double plays. Follow the advice inside to play baseball like a pro "

Would You Rather . . . Sniff Ronaldo's stinky sock or chew Buffon's smelly glove? Pick your gaffer's nose or be left on the substitutes' bench forever? Lick your best mate's football boots or wash your team's kit all year? Kiss Harry Kane's socks or wear Heung Min-Son's boxers on your head for a day? Packed full of gross, silly and bonkers WOULD YOU RATHER questions about football! If you love the Match Annual then you'll love Would You Rather? brought to you by MATCH! the makers of the UK's #1 footy magazine. Perfect for any young footy fan looking for a laugh.

It's time for a new generation of autistic adventurers! Outdoor adventuring can be life changing - it makes you physically and mentally stronger, takes you to new places and introduces you to new friends, as well as being an exhilarating challenge - but it can be stressful when there are unexpected social and sensory challenges involved. Allie Mason, autistic adventurer extraordinaire, is here to help. Join Allie as she introduces activities ranging from archery to stargazing, sailing to fossil hunting, snorkeling to nature-writing - and so much more. Each easily digestible factsheet comes with a short introduction, a summary of the sensory experiences involved, suggestions on approaching activities for when you're just getting started, as well as a handy budgeting system. With personal anecdotes and interviews with awesome autistic athletes, this book will give you the support you need to take on the great outdoors.

Games obsessed the Victorian and Edwardian public schools. The obsession has become widely known as athleticism. When it appeared in 1981, this book was the first major study of the games ethos which dominated the lives of many Victorian and Edwardian public schoolboys. Written with Professor Mangan's customary panache, it has become a classic, the seminal work on the social and cultural history of modern sport.

Is the newly crowned US-Open champion Emma Raducanu your ultimate sporting hero? Having turned professional only in 2018, the 18-year-old British tennis star has taken the game by storm! The signs were already there when Emma made her main draw Grand Slam debut at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, where she reached the quarter final. But it was her amazing triumph at the 2021 US Open that has shocked the world and made her into a household name. Now you can read her story. Packed with cool facts, delightfully fun illustrations and inspirational quotes, Sports Superstars: Raducanu Rules promises to be a page turner for young fans, who want to be inspired by the new golden girl of tennis. The Sports Superstars series is 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.