Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation
Independently Published Inspirational Sports Stories for Kids: How 15 Legendary Athletes Overcame Adversity to Emerge as the Worlds Greatest Lessons in Mental Toughness for Young Readers
£11.39
Left Hand Book House Basketball Baby
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£10.05
Left Hand Book House Baseball Baby
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£999.99
Little, Brown & Company The Canyons Edge
Book Synopsis Hatchet meets Long Way Down in this heartfelt and gripping novel in verse about a young girl's struggle for survival after a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong. One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in the Arizona desert, hoping it will help them find peace. Nora longs for things to go back to normal, like they were when her mother was still alive, while her father keeps them isolated in fear of other people. But when they reach the bottom of the canyon, the unthinkable happens: A flash flood rips across their path, sweeping away Nora's father and all of their supplies. Suddenly, Nora finds herself lost and alone in the desert, facing dehydration, deadly snakes, venomous scorpions, and, worst of all, the Beast who has terrorized her dreams for the past year. If Nora is going to save herself and her father, she must conquer her fears, defeat the Beast, and find the courage to live her new life.Don't miss Dusti Bowling's new novel, Dust, available for preorder now.
£12.34
Random House USA Inc The Busy Body Book A Kids Guide to Fitness
Book SynopsisA celebration of the amazing human machine and a life on the move!Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move.Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you on the go. Kids walk and skate and tumble through these pages with such exuberance that even sprouting couch potatoes will want to get up and bounce around—and that’s the ultimate goal. Studies show that American kids are becoming more sedentary and more overweight and that they carry these tendencies with them into adolescence and adulthood. Experts agree that we need to help kids make physical activity a life-long habit. Through education, information, and encouragement, this book aims to inspire a new generation of busy bodies!
£7.59
Scholastic Sticks Stars Dens and Stones Fun Days in the
Book SynopsisThis fun-filled RHS outdoor adventure handbook is bursting withideas to help kids discover and get closer to the wonderful worldof nature.
£7.59
Hachette Australia Boss Ladies of Sport
Book SynopsisYou have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a winner right there. - Venus WilliamsBoss ladies unite in this celebration of inspiring and empowered female athletes from around the world. From Australian legends Sam Kerr, Ash Barty and Ariarne Titmus to international superstars like Ruby Tui, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and the Williams sisters, these boss ladies are at the top of their games, both on and off the field.Every boss lady was once a little kid with a huge dream. Let their trials and triumphs inspire you to work hard at what you love, and to believe in yourself, no matter whether you win or lose.I play the best and have the most fun and success when I''m just being me. - Sam Kerr
£10.44
Prentice Hall Press Terry Fox and Me
Book SynopsisCelebrating the 40th anniversary of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope, this picture book biography tells the story of a friendship defined by strength and love.
£14.39
Galison Go Camp Card Game
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£9.91
Workman Publishing Camp Out The Ultimate Kids Guide
Book Synopsis Bear bags, wilderness showers, and telling the temperature by counting the cricket chirps... Whether you''re planning an over night in the backyard or a weekend in the wilderness, this book is packed with stuff to know. The basics, from gearing up to choosing a site to building a tarp tent. Tasty outdoor recipes: Solar Oven Pizza, Chow Down Chili and s'' more''s of course—with 8 variations.Plus: how to keep a Field Journal, exploring the nighttime sky, creepy campfire stories, and when it''s time to go home, leaving no trace. It''s everything you need to pick up and head for the hills.For Ages 7 and up.
£13.29
Workman Publishing Move
Book Synopsis ***A 2016 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) winnerDon’t read this book—play it! Introducing an ingenious way to help kids get the 60 minutes of active play they need each day. Move! is a book that combines imaginative play with movement. Hold it up to your face like a big pair of jaws and ROAR and STOMP like a dinosaur. Hold it by the die-cut handles to swing in a hip-to-hip motion while ROWING like a canoe. Or hold on tight and SPIN like a flying saucer. This inventive format will excite the imaginations of kids and parents alike. Lively rhyming text and colorful, spirited illustrations prompt young readers to perform physical activities utilizing the book’s die-cut holes and handles. Move! is a book that will foster a love for reading and a love for physical activity—a book designed to keep kids healthy, happy, and having fun. Trade Review“Rowdy cardio for kiddos.” – Publishers Weekly
£11.22
Workman Publishing The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science
Book SynopsisWhy does a knuckleball flutter? Why do belly flops hurt so much? Why would a quarterback prefer a deflated football? Here are 54 all-star experiments that demonstrate the scientific principles powering a wide variety of sports and activities—and offer insights that can help you improve your own athletic skills. How does a black belt karate chop her way through a stack of bricks? Use Popsicle sticks to understand why it’s possible and learn the role played by Newton’s second law of motion. Does LeBron James really float through the air on the way to a dunk? Use a tennis ball, a paperback book, and the help of a friend to understand the science of momentum and the real meaning of hang time. Using common household objects, each project includes step-by-step instructions, tips, and a detailed explanation of how and why the experiment worked. It’s a win-win. The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat—it’s all in the science.Trade ReviewAn engaging introduction to the principles of physics using well-chosen examples from the world of sports. For each sport science example, a simple do-it-yourself experiment (demonstration) is outlined which brings the applicable physics theory to life. Young curious readers will enjoy this book. Adults in the NFL head office might benefit from the section on deflated footballs. JOHN URSCHEL, NFL offensive lineman and PhD candidate in mathematics at MIT The chatty tone, clear scientific explanations, and broad range of athletics discussed mean there s something here for just about every kind of sports fan. Publishers Weekly Sports enthusiasts will find it entertaining, and science teachers could use examples to spice up their presentations. Worth the purchase just to learn the most effective angle to skip a stone across a water surface. Kirkus Reviews"
£11.90
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Horseback Riding in Action Sports in Action
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£8.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Skiing in Action Sports in Action
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£8.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Fishing in Action Sports in Action
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£8.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Hiroshima and Nagasaki Crabtree Chrome
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£10.44
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Civil Rights Uncovering the Past Analyzing Primary Sources
£10.95
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Do Your Bit to be Physically Fit Healthy Habits
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£8.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Pass It Lacrosse Sports Starters
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£7.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Supercharged Sports Techno Planet
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£8.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Exploration in the Renaissance
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£10.44
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada What Do I See My World Series B Looking in My
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£7.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Water Changes Bobbie Kalmans Leveled Readers My
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£9.53
Tuttle Publishing Taekwondo for Kids
Book SynopsisTeaches you everything a beginner needs to know about taekwondo - from what to wear and how to behave in the dojang (a taekwondo school), to practicing your kicks and entering a tournament. Ages 10+.
£10.44
Sportszone Patrick Mahomes
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£25.88
St Martin's Press Second Chance Summer
Book SynopsisBreaking up is hard to do, especially when it''s with your best friend. Can these two ex-besties survive summer camp together? Maddie and Chloe have always been best friends, until last year, when Chloe's popularity and budding fame as an actor left Maddie in the dust one too many times. Their friendship is over, and they're both ready to move on.But when the girls arrive at summer camp, they discover that the universe isn't ready to let go of this friendship just yet: They're cabinmates, and each of them has to spend the summer with her exbest friend. Is it time to try again, or are they doomed to drift apart for good?
£10.49
Scholastic US First Aid A True Book Survival Skills
Book SynopsisLearn basic survival skills and connect with nature!Knowing how to treat injuries is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can splint a broken finger using only tape? Or that cool water is the first step to treating a burn? Learn all this and more in First Aid a book that gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore.ABOUT THE SERIES:Learning basic survival skills will give every kid the confidence and the know-how to handle emergencies and extreme situations. It also helps them feel comfortable and secure when they're connecting with the outdoors while hiking, backpacking, or simply exploring the woods. The books in the Survival Skills series teach kids how to build a shelter from found materials, how to navigate (even without a compass), how to treat injuries in case of emergency, and so much more. These essential skills will give them the tools to take care of themselves in any situa
£9.69
Capstone Press Freshwater Fishing for Kids
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£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Sports Academy Cricket
Book SynopsisBuild your sports skills with the Sports Academy series.Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important cricket skills you''ll need. Full of skills tips and illustrations showing key techniques, you''ll discover everything - from batting to bowling and fielding.The series Sports Academy covers rules, equipment and major competitions through specially commissioned, step-by-step illustrations that clearly shows skills and techniques needed for a sport.Great for readers aged 9+Table of Contents 1: What is Cricket? 2: Cricket Around the World 3: Equipment 4: Overs and Runs 5: Wickets and Umpires 6: Bowling 7: Seam and Swing Bowling 8: Spin Bowling 9: Batting 10: Defensive Strokes 11: More Defensive Strokes 12: Attacking Strokes 13: More Attacking Strokes 14: Fielding 15: Gathering, Throwing and Catching 16: Statistics and Records 17: Glossary and Further Information 18: Index
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Capstone Press Michael B Jordan Influential People
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Workman Publishing Who Got Game?: Baseball: Amazing but True
Book SynopsisCelebrate the unheralded people and stories that helped shape the game of baseball! Meet unsung pioneers, like John “Bud” Fowler, William Edward White, and brothers Moses Fleetwood Walker and Weld Walker, four African Americans who integrated white teams decades before Jackie Robinson.Discover unforgettable moments, like the time a 17-year old girl named Jackie Mtchell struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.Marvel at records. Did you know that Japanese superstar Sadaharu Oh has a whopping 113 more career homers than Hank Aaron? And that’s just for starters! This lively illustrated collection of shiny nuggets of baseball lore will transform you into a superfan who knows the game better than anyone else. Someone who’s got game.
£12.34
Hachette Children's Group Infomojis Sports
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Hachette Children's Group The Unofficial Guide to the Olympic Games Events
Book SynopsisGet inside the events of the biggest sporting occasion in the world!The Olympic Games feature a dazzling variety of sporting events, from sprinting to fencing, and from powerlifting to rhythmic gymnastics. Together, they make for an amazing spectacle. Explore them for yourself in The Ultimate Guide to Olympic Events. Great reading for children aged 8 and up.ContentsThe changing OlympicsAthletics (track) Athletics (field)Ball sports Boat sports Combat sports Cycling Football Gymnastics Multi-sport events Racquet sports Swimming and aquatics New Olympic sports Olympic words Olympic events Finding out more Index
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Hachette Children's Group The Unofficial Guide to the Olympic Games
Book SynopsisDiscover some amazing Olympians and their achievements
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Hachette Children's Group Dance Get Active
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£12.34
Lerner Publishing Group Superfast Motorcycle Racing: Extreme Speed
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£6.99
Chicago Review Press Survivor Kid: A Practical Guide to Wilderness
Book SynopsisAnyone can get lost while camping or on a hike and Survivor Kid teaches young adventurers the survival skills they need if they ever find themselves lost or in a dangerous situation in the wild. Written by a search and rescue professional and lifelong camper, it’s filled with safe and practical advice on building shelters and fires, signaling for help, finding water and food, dealing with dangerous animals, learning how to navigate, and avoiding injuries in the wilderness. Ten projects include building a simple brush shelter, using a reflective surface to start a fire, testing your navigation skills with a treasure hunt, and casting animal tracks to improve your observation skills. Trade Review"This practical book by a veteran search and rescue volunteer offers excellent tips on coping with potentially dangerous situations in the backcountry... a great book for anyone, young or old, who spends time in remote areas." -- Denver Post"[a] fun and practical guide." -- Minnesota Parent"A splendid volume for young adventurers." -- Kirkus Reviews"If exploring is on your child's agenda this summer, this is a great book to get lost in." -- Queens Family and Brooklyn Family
£11.35
Workman Publishing Riding for Kids: Stable Care, Equipment, Tack,
Book SynopsisDesigned for preteens and young teenagers, Riding for Kids guides beginning equestrians through a comprehensive learn-to-ride program. Focusing on the fundamentals of English riding, Judy Chapple covers everything from tacking up for the first time through jumping routines. Stressing safety at all times, Chapple presents a logical and progressive lesson plan that includes more than 150 step-by-step photographs that help reinforce correct positioning, balance, and aids. Young riders will find everything they need to know to hone their skills and start competing in the show ring.
£13.29
Workman Publishing Jumping for Kids
Book SynopsisSailing over fences is one of the most exciting things you can do on horseback. In this kid-friendly guide, Lesley Ward teaches young riders how to jump safely and correctly. With plenty of helpful diagrams, charts, and photographs, riders learn to trot over poles and gradually work toward bigger, more challenging obstacles. Ward offers a healthy mix of enthusiasm, discipline, and patience that will hook you on the thrills of jumping and inspire you to take your riding to the next level.
£13.29
Akashic Books,U.S. They Better Call Me Sugar: My Journey From the
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£13.46
Time Inc. Books Baseball: Then to WOW!
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£999.99
Creative Education Freestyle Skiing
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£34.00
Capstone Press What You Never Knew About Dwayne Johnson
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£8.99
Capstone Aaron Judge
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£26.62
Quirk Books Kid Olympians: Summer : True Tales of Childhood
Book SynopsisTriumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world s attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, like Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, Yusra Mardini, and ten other incredible olympians. Athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing in the Olympics and some were kids themselves when those dreams and plans began! In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood stories of legends such as: Usain Bolt, who used to skip practices to go to the arcade and play video games. Serena Williams, who sometimes hit her tennis ball over the fence on purpose! Tatyana McFadden, who had to fight to be allowed on her school s track team. Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, you ll be inspired to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! The diverse and inspiring group also includes Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle, Nadia Comaneci, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Wilma Rudolph, and Megan Rapinoe.Trade Review“Steinfeld's cartoon scenes, which are as upbeat as the narratives, place the budding international stars amid physically and racially diverse groups of family members and fellow competitors or in climactic victory poses. More inspiring tales of young dreamers and achievers.”—Kirkus ReviewsPraise for the Kid Legends series:“Telling the true stories of famous people’s childhoods, this book inspires kids to think big and humanizes historical figures in a new and fresh way.”—CNN Underscored, on Kid Innovators by Robin Stevenson“These reads aren’t just educational, they’re inspiring – they remind us all that we’re never too young to start dreaming! Plus – they’re a great resource for school projects!”—YAYOMG.com, on Kid Innovators by Robin Stevenson“Kids will be drawn in.”—Chicago Parent, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson “The vivid details of each activist's story, combined with vibrant illustrations, demonstrate that every civil rights hero and popular firebrand started out as children, just like the rest of us.”—School Library Journal, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson“A great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness.”—American Scientist Magazine, on Kid Scientists by David Stabler“Illustrate[s] a wide variety of early influences and backgrounds, proving to kids that where they come from isn't important when fixing something that is.”—Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez, on Kid Activists by Robin Stevenson “Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.”—Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes by David Stabler “A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists by David Stabler “Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents by David Stabler “Full of real information, but the author made it fun and funny.”—Michael, age 9, on Kid Authors by David Stabler
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Bonnier Zaffre Bear Grylls Survival Skills: Polar
Book SynopsisEmbark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls to explore the great outdoors. Learn what to pack on a polar expedition, which creatures to avoid, and how to hunt on the ice. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear.
£6.99
Chronicle Books Mini Sticker Set Little Campers CDU of 20
£54.00
Cheriton Children's Books Don't Look Down!: Extreme Air Sports
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£9.49
