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Meet Tim Tebow: He grew up playing every sport imaginable, but
football was his true passion. Even from an early age, Tim has
always had the drive to be the best player and person that he could
be. Through his hard work and determination, he established himself
as one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of college
football and as a fan favorite in the NFL. Now, in Through My Eyes:
A Quarterback's Journey, he shares the behind-the-scenes details of
his life, both on and off the football field. Tim writes about his
life as he chooses to live it, revealing how his Christian faith,
his family values, and his relentless will to succeed have molded
him into the person and the athlete he is today.
OUTDOOR SCHOOL ESSENTIALS: SURVIVAL SKILLS is your must-have
companion to the wild! These pocket-sized books from Odd Dot have
quick references for what you need to know while on your next
outdoor adventure. Flip through for simple diagrams and full-color
illustrations on pitching tents, making a fire, first-aid,
poisonous plants, dangerous animals, and more. Made of durable
Tyvek material, these books are meant to last through any
adventure! Waterproof and tear-proof makes these the perfect
pocket-sized trove of information for kids to take outside. They're
also 100% washable and 100% fun! Easy to digest at a glance, these
travel-friendly books are made even more beautiful with full-color,
vintage-inspired art and highly visual diagrams.
Learn your back springs from your bridges in this first gymnastics book for young fans and future Olympians.
Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to take to the floor and wow the judging panel.
With tons of photos and step-by-step illustrations, this book breaks down some of the complicated moves used in gymnastics routines, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, the pommel horse, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside how they're used. The differences between rhythmic, acrobatic, and artistic gymnastics are explained with the help of exciting photos of expert gymnasts. Introducing world-champion individuals and international teams, this guide is great for kids that are obsessed with gymnastics.
Dip into this fun, fact-packed book to discover the best of women's
football, from the world's top leagues, players and competitions to
awe-inspiring goals, dazzling skills and memorable celebrations.
Football is fast becoming the top participation sport for women in
the UK, with almost three million active players. With the next
Women's World Cup just around the corner in June 2019, The Ultimate
Guide to Women's Football offers young readers a great way into the
game and provides practical advice on how they can start playing
the beautiful game themselves. A perfect read for football fans
aged 8 and up.
Want to control the ball like Kylian Mbappe, dribble like Lionel
Messi and pull off stunning saves like David de Gea? Football
Superstar Skills is guaranteed to help you emulate the feats of
some of the most iconic players in world football! The book
features 20 modern greats, from headline-grabbing young stars to
world-beating legends, offering key facts about their signature
skills and what it takes to be a great footballer. Then follow the
simple step-by-steps to master essential footballing skills, from
the basics such as controlling the ball and passing, to more
advanced techniques such as finding space and bending a free-kick.
What's more, you will learn about the game's greatest managers,
formations and tactics and even relive the greatest goals in World
Cup football history.
What's the best way to learn yoga? With animals! With Yoga Bear, the second in our yoga board book series, little ones are invited to move, breathe, and play along with jungle animal friends--all while discovering just how fun yoga can be.
Following up on the success of Yoga Bug, writer and illustrator Sarah Jane Hinder presents an easy-to-learn yoga flow for babies, toddlers, and other early readers. With Hinder's colorful and expressive illustrations as a guide, join Bear and his friends--including Monkey, Tiger, Sloth, and Crocodile--on a romp through 10 authentic animal poses.
Countless studies have shown that reading with children in their formative years plants the seeds of lifelong literacy, creativity, curiosity, and an appreciation for language. And it's never too early to start fostering a love of exercise and a respect for one's body with movement practices like yoga.
Complete with a flow guide for parents and teachers, Yoga Bear is sure to become a story-time favorite.
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Sunny Days
(Hardcover)
Deborah Kerbel; Illustrated by Miki Sato
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With more enticing collage art and sparkling rhyme from the
creators of Snow Days, a preschooler's celebration of sunny weather
and all the activities it makes possible Morning sun, golden skies
Softly waking sleepy eyes For preschoolers, sunny days are full of
possibility. A sunbeam on the ground is the perfect place to curl
up with a furry friend, and warming weather means seeds in the
garden, mud pies in the yard, adventures at the beach, and ice
cream in the shade. Evening brings the silly fun of watching little
shadows stretch out long, and there's nothing so cozy as watching
the sun set as a family. In Sunny Days, author Deborah Kerbel once
again weaves a spell of early childhood magic with couplets as
bright as a summer afternoon. Illustrator Miki Sato's textural
collage art nearly rises from the page with fascinating features
made from paper, felt, and embroidery silk.
DIY Survival Manual: Natural Disasters has the answers to help you
prepare for, survive and endure any major natural disaster. Packed
with easy to read step-by-step instructions, top tips and real-life
survivor accounts. Myth-busting boxes explain the science behind
the disasters and common misconceptions held. Discover how each
natural disaster is formed and how to always be prepared for every
likely scenario. Can you stay calm in the midst of an avalanche? Do
you know what to do when a tornado warning sounds? How can you
identify different types of wildfire? Take the tests and
on-the-spot quizzes to find out whether you are a true survivor.
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Hazard
(Paperback)
Matt & Tom Oldfield
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Meet Eden Hazard, Ultimate Football Hero.
'Eden slid on his knees towards the fans with his arms out wide. He was the hero again - there was just no stopping him now.'
Hazard is the thrilling tale of how the wing wizard went from local wonder kid to league champion. With the support of his football-obsessed family, Eden Hazard worked hard to develop his amazing dribbling skills and earn his dream transfer to Chelsea.
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.
Developed exclusively with the Caribbean Examinations Council, this
Study Guide provides you with support to maximise your performance
in CSEC Physical Education and Sport. Written by teachers,
examiners and experts in the field, it covers all the elements of
the syllabus in the examination in an easy-to-use
double-page-spread format and a range of features designed to
enhance study. Features include activities and tips, as well as
examination practice and sample answers to build assessment
confidence.
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Knots for Kids
(Paperback)
Buck Tilton; Illustrated by Christine Conners
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Knots for Kids delivers relevant, expertly curated content perfect
for kids. Outdoor skills expert and veteran author Buck Tilton
provides readers with accessible information on choosing the best
knot for the situation, tying different types of common knots and
hitches, selecting the best kinds of rope, and much more. With
step-by-step instructions (for both righties and lefties!) on tying
the most used and useful knots, this is the perfect book to teach
children how to tie knots like the experts.
The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! Sterling
is the exciting tale of a boy who followed his passion and became
one of the most dynamic young players in world football, winning
the hearts of fans along the way. In this uplifting story relive
Raheem Sterling's whirlwind journey from playing for Liverpool to
winning the Premier League with Manchester City and battling to the
World Cup semi-finals with Harry Kane, Gareth Southgate and the
other England heroes.
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Martens Rules
(Paperback)
Simon Mugford; Illustrated by Dan Green; Football Superstars
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Filled with quizzes, stats and little-known facts, plus illustrated
and told with all the fun of a Tom Gates novel, the Football
Superstars series is perfect for young readers five and up. Is
Lieke Martens your ultimate football heroine? She is a winner of
multiple trophies at club level with Barcelona, including the
Primera Division (2019-20) and the Supercopa Femenina (2020). She
also starred for the Netherlands when they won the Women's European
Championship in 2017. Among the world's most accomplished female
footballers, Martens began her career in her native Holland with
Hereenveen before moving on to VVV-Venlo.Her skills and talent have
seen her go on to play in Germany with Duisburg and in Sweden with
Goteborg and then Rosengard where she won the cup and Super Cup in
2016. In 2017, she was named UEFA Women's Player of the Year and
FIFA Women's Player of the Year. The Football 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.
Luis Figo is one of the greatest players of his generation, after a
glittering career in which he captained his national team,
Portugal, and became Barcelona's hero captain. But when he
transferred to fierce rivals Real Madrid, he had to face the anger
of Barca fans all over the world. Yet Figo showed true courage,
forging an unstoppable partnership with fellow midfield maestro
Zinedine Zidane to win the 2002 Champions League. This is the
thrilling story of one of the best midfielders ever.
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