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Ultimate
Darice Bailer - Childs World Inc
Format: Library Binding
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A very simple introduction to the sport of ultimate (sometimes called ultimate frisbee) , the basic rules, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,... |
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Capture the Flag
Kara L. Laughlin - Childs World Inc
Format: Library Binding
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A very simple introduction to the game of capture the flag, the basic rules, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author. |
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Heroes Under Pressure
Hans Hetrick - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding
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When major league baseball slugger Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's long-admired career home run record, he inspired respect. Young readers will delight in reading about Aaron and athletes like him in Real Heroes of Sport: Heroes Under Pressure. |
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Breaking Barriers (Real Heroes of Sports)
Hans Hetrick - Capstone Pr Inc
Format: January 1
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When Althea Gibson broke the color line in 1950 to become the first African American to play in a national tennis tournament in the United States, she inspired hope. Young readers will delight in reading about Gibson and athletes like her in Real Heroes of Sport: Breaking Barriers. |
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Heads Up! Concussion Awareness
Simon Rose - Crabtree Pub Co
Format: Library Binding
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Using evidence-based research and best practices, this informative title provides a thorough introduction to concussions. Content includes causes of concussion, physical, cognitive, and emotional, symptoms, treatments, and the recovery process. Case studies, personal accounts from people... |
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12 reasons to love lacrosse
Todd Kortemeier - 12 Story Library
Format: Print book
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Lacrosse is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book explores the origins of the sport, its popularity worldwide, and its biggest stars. |
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Total Lacrosse
Paul D. Bowker - Sportszone
Format: Library Binding
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This title explores everything a young reader would want to know about lacrosse, from the game's tribal roots to today's modern stuperstars. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win
Rachel Ignotofsky - Ten Speed Press
Format: Hardcover
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Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science. Women for the win!A richly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Sports highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes... |
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Top Volleyball Tips (Top Sports Tips)
Heather E. Schwartz - Capstone Press
Format: January 1
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Bump, set, spike! Discover the tips to master the sport of volleyball, whether you play on sand or on the court. |
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A Superfan's Guide to Pro Basketball Teams
Tyler Omoth - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding
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Give young fans the crucial facts about all 30 pro basketball teams, including their current stars and legendary players, triumphs and turning points, and memorable stats and trivia. Packed with must-know info and action photos, this guide gets nothing but net. |
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A Superfan's Guide to Pro Football Teams
Drew Lyon - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding
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Give young fans the crucial facts about all 32 pro football teams, including their current stars and legendary players, triumphs and turning points, and memorable stats and trivia. Packed with must-know info and action photos, this guide goes deep and hits pay dirt. |
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Super Basketball Infographics
Jeff Savage - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book
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Keeping up with the fascinating facts about basketball can make your brain feel like it's been dribbled down the court! You hear about great players (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named NBA MVP six times), powerful dynasties (the Boston Celtics won eight NBA championships in a row), and huge... |
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Super Gear: Nanotechnology and Sports Team Up
Jennifer Swanson - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book
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Cutting-edge science; high-performance sports How are the sports played by Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, Michelle Wie, and Usain Bolt related? Nanotechnology! Take a close-up look at sports and nanotechnology, the cutting-edge science that manipulates objects at the atomic level.... |
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The Science Behind Track and Field
Lisa J. Amstutz - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding
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Behind every long stride, high-flying pole vault, and perfectly controlled discus throw, science is at work. As a high jumper takes off, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. A discus thrower builds up momentum while spinning. Find out how science is involved in Olympic track... |
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Amazing Human Feats of Distance
Matt Scheff - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding
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People train for months or years to be able to run 26-mile-long marathons. The feats of distance in this book will make running a marathon sound like a piece of cake. |
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Fit and Healthy: Heart, Lungs, and Hormones
Thomas Canavan - Powerkids Press
Format: Print book
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Being active is essential to keeping the heart and lungs healthy. Those two organs have a lot to do with the overall health of the body, and they need to be taken care of! Readers discover the intricacies of the circulatory and respiratory systems in this volume. Full-color photographs... |
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Taking Action to Improve People's Health
Eric Braun - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book
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Have you ever wished you could stop the spread of diseases? Or help fight hunger? It can be as easy as taking a picture of your school lunch and posting it online. That's what a nine-year-old in Scotland did to raise awareness about healthy eating and hunger. One young boy talked to his senator... |
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Understanding Our Muscles
Lucy Beevor - Capstone
Format: Print book
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Without muscles we would not be able to move. Muscles keep our digestive system working too, and our heart is a large muscle that works all the time. This book looks at how muscles, tendons and nerves all work together to help us move every part of our body. |
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My Amazing Body Machine: A Colorful Visual Guide to How Your Body Works
DK. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover
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A unique and exciting visual guide to the human body, with specially commissioned handcrafted illustrations that make this amazing machine accessible and engaging for children.From the intricately wired brain and structured skeleton to the relentlessly pumping heart and rising and falling... |
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