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3) Gymnastics
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
From somersaults and backflips on the floor to aerial moves, mounts, and dismounts on bars and beams, kids will learn all about gymnastics history, events, and competitions.
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to the diverse world of sport, from the best known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including team sports, target sports, winter sports, wheels and motors, horse sports, and extreme sports"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Being a professional baseball player is no walk in the park-it's a physically and mentally demanding job. When you're on the field, millions of people are expecting you to record base hits as a batter or strikeouts as a pitcher. And the work continues beyond game time; you need to practice, work out, and scout your competition. Aches and pains are a given. And on top of everything else, you must perform amidst constant travel, media attention, and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
For a professional player, basketball isn't just a fun game-it's a job. Millions of people are watching your every move, expecting you to make every shot and block your competitors'. You have to give your all for every game, and when you're not playing, you're sharpening skills, working on plays, and studying your opponents. Dedication extends beyond the season. You must follow strict diets and workout plans to stay in shape throughout the year....
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The streets are a physics playground! Discover how, by applying forces such as friction and the laws of motion, inertia, and torque, the urban environment can be used for sports including skating, soapbox racing, climbing, and parkour"--
11) Parkour
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Experience the rush of the world's most daring sports in the Extreme Adrenaline series"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring sports played by individual athletes competing against each other ... These athletes compete in more than 300 events. The games showcase the strength and skills, stamina and endurance of amazing individual athletes from around the world."--
Author
Publisher
DK Children, DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The ultimate pocket-sized guide to more than 120 sports, from soccer to mountain biking. Ever wonder which is the oldest sport? Or how the Olympics came into being? Are sports the same as games? What does a midfielder do in soccer? What are bogeys, eagles, and birdies in golf? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this pocket-sized sports book for children. With all major team and individual sports organized into clear categories,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Whether it is a fun day at the beach, taking a canoe trip across a lake, or doing laps in a pool, water is a great venue for sports and leisure. Get an edge on your competitors with this interesting book, which reveals the science of water sports. Discover why high diving is possible, why the front crawl is the fastest swimming stroke, and how paddles and oars work as levers to generate forward motion"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring Winter sports played by individual athletes competing against each other ... These athletes compete in more than 100 events. The games showcase the strength and skills, stamina and endurance of amazing individual athletes from around the world."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"An overview of the modern Olympic Games featuring Winter sports played by teams of athletes competing against each other ... These athletes compete in more than 100 team events. The games showcase the strength and skills, stamina and endurance of amazing athletic teams from around the world in a show of sportsmanship."--
19) The autistic guide to adventure: active pursuits from archery to wild swimming for tweens and teens
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"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, 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...
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