Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation
Turtleback Books Who Is Wayne Gretzky Who Was
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Top of the World
Book SynopsisCaldecott-honor winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins takes readers the top of the world in this breathtaking picture book about climbing Mount Everest. Take a trip to the highest peak in the whole world!Trade ReviewThe author-artist who gave us Biggest, Strongest, Fastest (1995) and What Do You Do When Something Wants to Eat You (1997) turns his attention to a slightly older audience in a picture book that takes readers on an armchair tour up the tallest peak on Earth. In preparation for the trek, Jenkins presents some background on Everest (including a brief comment on the ecological nightmare tourism has caused) and on some of the people who have scaled it. There's also a double-page spread devoted to climbing equipment. Then it's up to the top, complete with descriptions of some of the things climbers may see en route and some insight into how the cold and altitude will affect their bodies. Jenkins' papercut illustrations are extraordinary--feathery light to catch the effect of fog radiating off the mountains, mottled and striated to replicate rocky plateaus, pebbled to look like ice flowers. Booklist, ALA Mount Everest may be imposing, but Steve Jenkins takes its measure in a strikingly executed picture book. The cut-paper collage illustrations manage to show the grandeur of the world's tallest mountain with an immediacy that few photographs can. Using textured paper and only a little bit of airbrushing, Jenkins succeeds in the difficult task of creating realistic paper collages. The book follows a logical sequence, beginning with the statistics (where it is, how tall, how it was formed, how to get there, who climbed it first) and continuing with a virtual climbing experience for the reader: "It takes a lot of special gear to climb Mount Everest. Here is some of the equipment you'll need"-a spread displaying a delicious array of impressive rig. By the time we have reached the summit on the last spread, we have gained an understanding of the thrills as well as the immense hardships involved in this climb. Jenkins doesn't avoid details of frostbite and lost fingers, or even the visible litter of used oxygen canisters and frozen bodies of climbers who succumbed to the altitude and had to be left on the mountain. On nearly every spread there is an inset or sidebar providing additional infor-mation about glaciers and avalanches, the culture of the Sherpas, why climbers need oxygen, and other facts that are of interest but would break the forward motion of the main story. Exceptional design handles these bits of text remarkably well: the insets are clearly separate from the central spread, using a different background color and smaller type, while the torn paper edges of each sidebar allow it to become integrated into the spread. The subject matter-danger and heroism in a vast, breathtakingly beautiful setting-is inherently suited to a large, colorful picture book; the deft execution of the illustrations brings the whole package to a higher level. One of the pitfalls of using cut paper for realistic illustrations is the disappointing lack of realism in close-ups of faces, which require fine gradations of shading and color. The subject allows Jenkins to avoid this, since the climbers are most often seen completely covered up with scarves, hats, and sungoggles. Another potential difficulty can be depicting vapor and cloud realistically, but Jenkins makes full use of thin, wispy papers and deckle edges to create puffy clouds and blowing snow plumes. The book ends with illustrated back matter: a chart of the tallest summits on each continent, a list of Mount Everest facts and records, a few websites, and a bibliography. From start to finish, Jenkins has created a breathtaking tour-de-force. Horn Book "A breathtaking picture-book account of a climb to the top of Mount Everest. Jenkins (Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest, 1998, etc.) documents each step of the way with vivid crushed-paper and cut-paper collages that will rivet viewers. He begins with a world map that shows the Himalayas, recounts efforts to measure the peaks, describes early expeditions, and includes the successful climbs of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Nor —
£10.35
Gallopade International Americas National Parks Coloring and Activity
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£8.49
Craig Poore ANIMALZ Sports Edition
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£15.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Football Book
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£7.99
Aladdin Paperbacks Roberto Clemente
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£7.59
Aladdin Paperbacks Take Me Out to the Ballgame
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£8.54
Simon & Schuster Ltd Jackie Robinson Young Sports Trailblazer
Book SynopsisA biography emphasizing the childhood of the baseball legend who became the first African American to play Major League baseball.
£7.59
Simon Spotlight Babe Ruth and the Ice Cream Mess Childhood of
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£5.82
Simon & Schuster Roberto Clemente Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Book SynopsisOn an island called Puerto Rico a boy named Roberto Clemente dreamed of nothing but winning at baseball. With no money but plenty of determination, Clemente practiced on muddy fields with a glove made from a cofee sack. Tells the story of a boy who rose through the ranks to become one of the most admired players of all time. Ages 8+
£16.99
Aladdin Paperbacks Wilma Rudolph
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£7.59
Atheneum Books for Young Readers Stars in the Shadows The Negro League AllStar
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£12.74
Aladdin Paperbacks Arthur Ashe
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£7.59
Simon & Schuster Shoeless Joe and Black Betsy
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£8.99
Snyder Enterprises LLC Walk Ride Rodeo A Story About Amberley Snyder
£15.19
Scholastic Outdoor Adventure Handbook
Book SynopsisThis fun-filled RHS adventure handbook is bursting with ideas to help kids discover the great outdoors and get closer to nature.
£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
Scholastic Butterflies Buds and Bees
Book SynopsisTake an inspirational journey through the seasons with this beautifullyillustrated guide to discover the wonders of nature.
£13.49
University of Wales Press Chwaraeon Cyfres Llyfrau LlygadDyst
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£4.62
Quarto Publishing PLC Ayrton Senna 49 Little People BIG DREAMS
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Quarto Publishing PLC Billie Jean King 39 Little People BIG DREAMS
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Quarto Publishing PLC Michael Jordan
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Quarto Publishing PLC Make This Book Wild
Book SynopsisMake This Book Wild is a fun children's scrapbook filled with creative activities to help children connect with nature.Trade Review“From the authors of The Stick Book comes a dynamic activity book combining creativity and outdoor adventure. Readers are encouraged to draw, write, play and add foraged materials to create a treasure trove of natural wonders.” * The Bookseller *Be warned, your children might have to prise this creative book out of your hands. They can collect petals or leaves for collages, rewild a city street with drawings of greenery or decorate a butterfly.’ * The Sunday Express *‘If you are ready for a fun, outdoors challenge this Easter, in fact over the coming Spring and Summer months then authors Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks have the perfect one for you wrapped up in the pages of this book illustrated by Anna Avanir.’ * Armadillo Magazine *“this interactive one-of-a-kind creative scrapbook offers children an outlet for creativity inspired by the wild world.” * BookTrust *
£9.89
Quarto Publishing PLC Mae Jemison
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£13.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Marcus Rashford
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£13.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Terry Fox
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£13.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Lewis Hamilton
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£12.67
Quarto Publishing PLC Pelé Spanish Edition
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£8.54
Quarto Publishing PLC Tenzing Norgay
Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family’s yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains, dreaming of the day he would reach the top. Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the highest mountain of all—Mount Everest, also known as Chomolungma, the Tibetan word for ‘Mother Goddess of the World’. It was the chance he needed to make his childhood dream a reality. He went on many expeditions, some more dangerous than others, but Tenzing never gave up his dream to reach the top of the highest peak. He was 39 when he was joined by Edmund Hilary and they became the first two people to reach the summit
£8.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Leo Messi
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£11.97
Frances Lincoln Ltd Rafa Nadal
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£14.39
British Museum Press How the Olympics Came To Be
Book SynopsisIf you want to know about the ancient Olympic games, ask someone who was there! Who better to ask than Tethys, the grandmother of all the Greek gods. The gripping text is accompanied by illustrations inspired by ancient Greek objects and designs in the British Museum.
£6.99
Gill Irelands Sporting Legends
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£11.39
Gill Rowan Tree Stables 4 Horse Show Surprise
Book SynopsisGrace and her best friend Aaron love helping out at Rowan Tree Stables, where their ponies are best friends too. Together, they have lots of adventures!Grace and Aaron are both working hard to qualify for the much-anticipated Dublin Horse Show. But when Aaron falls ill, Grace has to face up to the possibility of attending the biggest horse-riding event of the year without her best friend by her side. Then, on the morning they're due to leave for Dublin, there''s a crisis at the stable. Will either of them get to ride?
£12.99
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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£9.47
DK Horses Ponies
Book SynopsisThe ultimate visual guide for children passionate about all things equine, covering just about anything and everything horse relatedCalling all horse lovers! This horse book for kids is a one-stop-shop for equine knowledge, from their history, anatomy, breeds, how to care for them, their social significance, and more! Inside the pages of this children’s book about all things equestrian you will find: • Informative features on all the major horse and pony breeds from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella • Beautiful images of magnificent horses found across the world • Lessons about the usefulness of horses across different cultures from sport, shows, traditions, and celebrations, to transport, police work, and even shrimp-fishing! • Extensive information and step-by-step instructions o
£18.99
DK Pocket Genius Sports
Book SynopsisLearn about over 120 sports from across the world — from mountain biking and water sports to soccer and extreme sports!The exciting sports book introduces children to the most interesting sports, their origins, fun facts about the games or events, the players — and the sports associations that support these incredible displays of human ability.In this sports guide, you’ll find: • Catalog pages featuring individual entries on sports with an image, a caption and bullet-point data. • Additional introductory spreads explaining the gameplay, equipment and rules of a particular sport. • Reference spreads at the end of the book providing further amazing facts. Ever wonder which is the oldest sport? Or how the Olympics came into being? What does a midfielder do in soccer? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in thispo
£6.99
DK Bushcraft Kid
Book SynopsisLearn everything you need to know to survive in the great outdoors! How cool would it be to know how to build a fire, build your own shelter, find your food (and cook it too), and survive almost any environment? Now you can learn all the basic bushcraft skills from expert survivalist Dan Wowak. You’ll learn how to build the perfect fire, how to build all types of shelters, how to navigate your way through all types of terrain, how to forage for food, how to identify all types of plants and animals, and how to live the bushcraft way of life. And the best thing of all? You’ll have an absolute blast doing it! Here's what you'll find inside: • Step-by-step instructions for doing everything in the bush, including fire building, shelter building, navigation, and more • The basics of essential food finding using skills like trapping, fishing, and foraging <
£15.29
DK DK Super Readers PreLevel At the Park
Book SynopsisHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the fun they can have at the park with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Pre-Level: At the Park will introduce kids to what there is to play and see at the park–including riding bicycles, watching ducks, and playing in the playground–and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curricul
£12.74
DK DK Super Readers PreLevel At the Park
Book SynopsisHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the fun they can have at the park with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Pre-Level: At the Park will introduce kids to what there is to play and see at the park – including riding bicycles, watching ducks, and playing in the playground – and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curr
£5.87
Hachette Children's Group Truth or Busted The Fact or Fiction Behind
Book SynopsisTruth or Busted explores the fact or fiction behind stuff you THINK you know about popular every day topics!Trade ReviewIf you are ever in a sticky situation, this is the book for you. Thoroughly entertaining. * Carousel *Table of Contents 1: All you need to survive in the wild is food 2: You can overpower a crocodile with an elastic band 3: Jump in a falling lift to save yourself 4: A make up mirror can save your life 5: Never drink seawater 6: All scorpians are deadly 7: In the Arctic can stay in a 5-star hotel made of ice 8: If a hippo swallows your head, you're history 9: A train was lost in quick sand 10: Sharks are more deadly than cows
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Get Outdoors Skiing
Book SynopsisA perfect introduction to ever-popular outdoor sports.
£10.78
Pan Macmillan Its all about Fast Cars
Book SynopsisCool Cars is written by a team of experienced children's authors and editors, working alongside subject specialists and literacy consultants.
£7.39
Kingfisher Sports Star in Training
Book SynopsisStep into the running shoes of an athlete!Learn all about athletics, the skills you need to be successful, how to choose the sport that suits you best, the training you have to undergo, and how to be fit and healthy. Have you got what it takes to be an athlete in training?Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of an athlete, Sports Star in Training will tell you all about athletics and the different sports involved, training programs and exercises, how to look after your body, which are the best foods to eat, and what kind of equipment and clothing you will need. Simple tasks will test your skills and reinforce the information you read in the book. Do you know where your Achilles heel is? Can you check your pulse? How do you train and prepare for an important competition? Take a look inside to find out!
£8.54
Kingfisher AMAZING MACHINES SHINY SNOW MACHINES
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£7.34
Kingfisher The Kingfisher Football Encyclopedia
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£19.54
