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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation > Track & field sports, athletics
This title is suitable for children of ages 7 to 8 years. Bring the
Olympic spirit to life for students with information and activities
that relate to both Summer and Winter Games. History, traditions,
sites, and events are included in this title. Along with student
lessons and activities for both Summer and Winter Games, it also
includes inspiring stories of famous Olympians.
Every four years, athletes gather to test their strength and speed
against the world's best at the Summer Olympic Games. This updated
series explains the most popular Olympic sporting events to young
readers who are eager to watch the excitement. Includes a table of
contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.
This updated book for elementary readers presents information about
the track and field events featured at the Olympics, including
running, jumping, and throwing events. Includes a table of
contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.
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Tom Daley
(Paperback)
Guy Adams; Illustrated by Sarah Papworth
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R232
Discovery Miles 2 320
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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Tom Daley: diver, sporting legend, Olympian. Dive into the world of
sports with of one of the greatest athletes of all time, Tom Daley.
A Life Story: this exciting series throws the reader directly into
the lives of modern society's most influential figures. With
stunning black-and-white illustrations throughout, along with
timelines and fun facts. Also in the series: Katherine Johnson: A
Life Story Stephen Hawking: A Life Story Rosalind Franklin: A Life
Story David Attenborough: A Life Story Captain Tom Moore: A Life
Story Kamala Harris: A Life Story
Introduces readers to the sport of gymnastics. Simple text and
colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early
readers.
Follow your dreams, work hard and stay positive to make the impossible possible! In Twinning It!, globally popular acrobatic duo and Youtube sensations Sam and Teagan Rybka share their life story to date, as well as lots of tips and advice for balancing family and friends with fitness goals, fashion, beauty and fun. Learn to navigate social media, feel confident in the skin you're in and realise that the highs and lows are all just part of growing up. Teaching dance by day and making Youtube videos by night for their 5 million-plus followers, the Rybka twins share their formula for success in dance, acro and life, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at their appearances on Australia's Got Talent and Dance Moms, and never-before-seen photos of acrobatic poses taken on stunning beaches, bringing their Aussie way of life and sunny attitude to the world.
'Falling off' is all part of life. The trick is to know how to dust yourself off, get back on, learn from your mistakes - and keep going!
Clare Balding, TV presenter, sportswoman and bestselling author has had some spectacular falls in her life - from being bullied at school and falling in with the wrong crowd, to last-minute hiccups and mistakes on live TV - so she knows what it takes to embrace your mistakes and move on from them!
With personal stories from Clare herself and from the lives of the people she most admires, children will discover how to develop courage in the face of tough situations. Find out how Charlotte Raubenheimer of South Africa completed a triathlon while in lockdown at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Marvel at the amazing story of US surfer Bethany Hamilton, who got back in the water just one month after she lost her arm in a shark attack, going on to win her first US national surfing competition two years later. Plus many more stories including that of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, US soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe, Dutch inventor Boyan Slat and Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg.
With fun, quirky illustrations from Jess Holm, the 10 chapters of Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going explore 10 character-traits - RESILIENCE, PATIENCE, CONFIDENCE, COURAGE, FLEXIBILITY, CREATIVITY, SPEAKING OUT, MOTIVATION, KINDNESS and KEEPING GOING - that can help children to learn to embrace their mistakes, own them, and move on from them.
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Running
(Hardcover)
Curtis Duncan
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R789
R688
Discovery Miles 6 880
Save R101 (13%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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