Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation
Tuttle Publishing Legends of the Martial Arts Masters Tales of
Book SynopsisThroughout the ages, cunning and brave heroes have reached deep inside themselves to find the strength to triumph over long odds. Aspiring black belts will love this action-packed collection of twenty-six stories about the great heroes of the martial arts and their many paths to victory.Trade Review"…a wonderful read!" --Crafty Moms Share blog"This book contains a mix of nonfiction and fiction short stories, suitable for young adults interested in martial arts…[Peterson's] genuine and deep admiration for martial arts is clear from the way she narrates these legends from China, Japan, Korea, and beyond. I was already familiar with some of the characters but truly enjoyed these stories told in fresh and unexpected ways." --The Common List
£8.54
Random House Children's Books Mystery at Camp Survival
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£10.44
Random House Children's Books Mystery at Camp Survival 154 Boxcar Children
Book SynopsisThe Boxcar Children know how much work it takes to live in the wilderness. They also know how much fun it can be! The children love exploring and learning new things at a primitive skills summer camp. But when strange things start happening around the camp, they need to use another of their favorite skillsâmystery solving!
£6.94
Albert Whitman & Company CHARLIE TAKES HIS SHOT
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£9.39
Albert Whitman & Company Do Pirates Take Baths
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£9.25
Albert Whitman & Company MORE THAN JUST A GAME
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£16.14
Albert Whitman & Company Touch the Sky
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£15.29
The University of North Carolina Press Bring Your A Game A Young Athletes Guide to
Book SynopsisIntroduces key strategies for mental training, such as goal setting, pre-performance routines, confidence building, and imagery. This book helps young performers develop a plan for success and learn to deal with the challenges of pursuing excellence in sport.
£17.06
Scarecrow Press Sports The Ultimate Teen Guide It Happened to Me
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSports describes clear benefits to playing sports and then continues on with a look at the lives of student athletes, developing 'mental toughness,' nutrition (and the repercussions of eating disorders), and options for playing in college and throughout life. ... comprises a good blend of opinion and current research, making the series an excellent resource for both individual and curricular research. * Booklist *Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide is designed with the high school age student in mind who wants a broad overview of the high school sports experience and an introduction to competing on the high school level. While not focusing on any one sport, this volume is designed to help students figure out which sport they might like to compete in and healthful tips on training. Chapter topics discuss balancing life as a student with the life of an athlete, dealing with the mental pressures of competition, the pitfalls of performance-enhancing drugs and supplements, common injuries and how to prevent them, training during the off-season, planning to play in college, and sports-related career opportunities. Interspersed throughout are quotes from student athletes, high school sports stories, facts on the history of various sports, short biographies, and even sports-themed young adult novels. * American Reference Books Annual *Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide covers a variety of sports and topics for the high school athlete. The book is broken up into nine chapters discussing such topics as being a student athlete, eating right, steroids, and playing in college. While it is a great book for athletes, it is also good for students considering joining a sport. ... The book’s layout makes it easy to read the parts which hold interest for a particular reader. Mixed in with the text are tables on various sports, history of sports, quotes from teens, and fiction books recommended. This is an easy-to-read, approachable book about sports and why they matter for high school students. * VOYA *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Play Ball! 2. The Life of a Student-Athlete 3. It’s All in Your Head 4. Eat to Win 5. Steroids and Other Performance Enhancers 6. Staying Off the Injured List 7. Training on Your Own 8. Playing in College 9. Sports for Life Index About the Author
£50.40
Scarecrow Press Chris Crutcher
Book SynopsisChris Crutcher is a literary icon in the field of young adult literature. With his first book, Running Loose published in 1983, Crutcher established a reputation for giving young adults a voice in realistic fiction. Since then, Crutcher has written a number of books with spot-on depictions of young adults growing through hard times, including Ironman, Whale Talk, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, and Stotan! In Chris Crutcher: A Stotan for Young Adults, Bryan Gillis and Pam B. Cole examine the life, career, and works of this young adult advocate. This volume opens with a never-before-published comprehensive portrait of the author's life, gleaned from numerous conversations with Crutcher. The authors explore Crutcher's childhood, his adolescent years, his life as an adult, and his career as a family counselor and examine how those experiences became fodder for his stories. The authors also discuss Crutcher's encounters with censorship and his philosophical stance. Gillis and Cole also anaTrade ReviewThis book will be a valuable addition to the current scholarship on young adult literature and will be useful in high school libraries where both students and teachers can access it. * American Reference Books Annual *Through personal communication and interviews with the author, this book explores Crutcher’s life, career, and selected works. ... Fans of Crutcher will enjoy the conversational anecdotes provided by the author throughout the first two chapters that tell of his life and experiences. * VOYA *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Chronology Introduction Chapter 1: The Person Chapter 2: Crutcher and Censorship Chapter 3: Running Loose (1983) Chapter 4: Stotan! (1986) Chapter 5: The Crazy Horse Electric Game (1987) Chapter 6: Chinese Handcuffs (1989) Chapter 7: Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes (1993) Chapter 8: Ironman (1995) Chapter 9: Whale Talk (2001) Chapter 10: The Sledding Hill (2005) Chapter 11: Deadline (2007) Chapter 12: Period.8 (2012) Chapter 13: Athletic Shorts (1991) Chapter 14: Angry Management (2009) Appendix: Awards Bibliography Index About the Authors
£63.90
Stackpole Books How to FlyFish
Book SynopsisInformation on rods, reels, lines, leaders, knots, flies, waders, and other equipment you'll need to start fly fishing; demystifies fly fishing and shows you how to keep it simple; the ten most versatile flies for freshwater fishing, plus detailed illustrations that show necessary gear, flies, and how to tie knots.
£11.66
Stackpole Books Flyfishing the High Country
Book SynopsisIncludes tactics for fishing high country lakes, the conflicting currents of high mountain streams, and the ever-changing waters of beaver ponds; information on cutthroats, brook trout, goldens, rainbows, grayling; and information on the best weather and seasons to fish and the tackle and flies to take into the high country.
£13.46
MP - University Of Minnesota Press Tracks in the Wild
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£15.19
MJ - Ohio University Press Kammie on First
Book SynopsisDorothy Mary Kamenshek was born to immigrant parents in Norwood, Ohio. As a young girl, she played pickup games of sandlot baseball with neighborhood children; no one, however, would have suspected that at the age of seventeen she would become a star athlete at the national level.Trade Review“Girls who love sports or baseball will appreciate this biography of Dorothy Kamenshek, a Cincinnati native famous for playing first base in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. … [It] This book allows fans to discover her true story and visualize it through interesting sidebars and historical photographs.” * The Toledo Blade *“[Kammie was] the fanciest-fielding first baseman I've ever seen, man or woman.”“This is a truly engaging account of the life and times of an exceptional woman athlete and the league which provided her the opportunity to play professional baseball—a dream held by many young girl softball and baseball enthusiasts, past and present.”“When readers think back on sports news from 2014 and remember 13-year-old female pitcher Mo’ne Davis at the Little League Baseball World Series games, they will be pleased to come across this biography of a key female athlete…. This solid title could be used for reports and will fill a gap in biography collections.” * School Library Journal *“The very readable main text is supplemented with many sidebars on topics such as Kammie’s stats and the league’s contributions to the war effort. A solid choice for sports-minded girls and fans of the movie A League of Their Own.” * Booklist *“A solid look at Kamenshek’s youth and career, and life after baseball…. [Also] includes sidebars about the Depression, the role of women in World War II and the popularity of the name “Dorothy” (Kammie got her nickname because there was another Dottie playing for the Peaches—and at one point, there were five!).” * Akron Beacon Journal *
£12.34
Ohio University Press When Grandma Gatewood Took a Hike
Book SynopsisIn 1955, sixty-seven-year-old Emma “Grandma” Gatewood became the first woman to solo hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in one through hike. Michelle Houts and Erica Magnus bring us the first children’s book about her feat and the unexpected challenges she encountered on the journey she initially called a “lark.”Trade Review“[Children] will certainly admire the can-do message of Grandma Gatewood’s story, her up-close encounters with adventures in the wild, including snakes, black flies, and bobcats, and her refusal to be stopped by a few setbacks.” * WVXU *“This compelling true tale of triumph will send kids scrambling for their sneakers so they can follow in the footsteps of a legend.”“[When Grandma Gatewood Took a Hike] is an inspiring story, imparting the notion that an action as basic as walking for pleasure could result in a feat for the record books.” * Booklist *“This tale of grit and determination is recommended for libraries in the Appalachian region.” * School Library Journal *“Really, overall, well done … it’d work particularly well in the classroom.” * Literary Hoots *“I loved the writing. Yes, it’s simple as a child’s book should be but it doesn’t mince words. Gatewood had difficulties. She dealt with black flies. She got lost and what is the most fearful to me, she broke her glasses. Her first attempt was a failure but she persevered – the most important part of hiking any long-distance trail.” * Hiker to Hiker *“While you savor this book, please surround yourself with as many small children as possible.... [When Grandma Gatewood Took a Hike] would make a great gift for youngsters who love the outdoors, especially those who live near enough to the Appalachian Trail to make their own sneaker prints on it.” * Hiking for Her *
£13.29
Holiday House Inc A Picture Book of Jackie Robinson
Book SynopsisA moving, illustrated account of the first African American baseball player in the major leagues. In April 1947, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, and forever changed the history of sports. But it took more than talent for Jackie to reach the major leagues—his courage and determination helped him overcome unjust policies and racist backlash. From his early life in Georgia through his 1955 World Series victory and beyond, this account of Robinson''s life is an inspiring look at how one person can effect real change in the world. Written in simple, narrative style and beautifully illustrated, this is a perfect introduction for young readers interested in baseball, history, and civil rights. An authors note acknowledges some of the other pioneers in desegregating baseball, and a timeline of important dates is included. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who c
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Trudys Big Swim How Gertrude Ederle Swam the
Book SynopsisOn the morning of August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle stood in her bathing suit on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and faced the churning waves of the English Channel. Twenty-one miles across the perilous waterway, the English coastline beckoned. Lyrical text, stunning illustrations and fascinating back matter put the reader right alongside Ederle in her bid to be the first woman to swim the Channel—and contextualizes her record-smashing victory as a defining moment in sports history. Time line, bibliography, source notes.
£8.54
Holiday House Inc First Star Bear and Mole A Bear and Mole Story 5
Book SynopsisBest friends Bear and Mole can't wait to go camping and sleep under the stars--but Mole worries, what if they get lost in the dark?Rolling up sleeping bags, picking fresh berries, and climb-climb-climbing, the two buddies are having a great time hiking to Camp Tiptop. They especially can't wait to watch the sunset. But Mole soon realizes that when the sun goes down. . .it will be dark. What if they get lost?Seeing Mole nervous, Bear decides to tell his friend the legend of a special star--the First Star--that will always help them find their way. Featuring the popular characters and cozy illustrations of Will Hillenbrand's other Bear and Mole adventures, including Off We Go!, Spring is Here, and All For a Dime!, First Star is a perfect bedtime book, an ode to friendship, and a gentle reminder that no matter how dark it gets, your loved ones will always help you find your way.A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the
£8.23
Nosy Crow Ltd National Trust Go Wild in the Woods An Adventure
Book SynopsisAn outdoor guide from the National Trust for young boys and girls with a thirst for adventure. Durable and attractive small hardback format with an elastic strap - easy to pop in your pocket or rucksack and take with you to the woods.
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group 101 Things For Kids To Do Outside
Book SynopsisPacked with games, projects, crafts, experiments and gardening inspiration, 101 Things for Kids to do Outside will have your children racing out to try something new. The huge selection of ideas covers all four seasons and ranges from quick 10-minute activities to a full day of fun. From party games and treasure hunts to simple gardening projects, each idea is simple to follow and illustrated with colour photography, so you can''t go wrong! Activities include building a human sundial, creating an outdoor collage, setting up a wormery, planting a potato tower, making natural inks, flying a homemade kite and playing torch tag. This hands-on guide will help children get the most from being outdoors, and you don''t need a big garden - a local park or small area will suffice. 101 Things for Kids to do Outside is sure to get your kids away from the computer and provide hours of entertainment for the entire family.
£14.44
Wisconsin Historical Society Press Joyce Westerman Baseball Hero Badger Biographies
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£11.66
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cal Ripken Jr Quiet Hero
Book SynopsisOn September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken, Jr., baseball's Ironman, played in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's record that many thought would stand forever. The story of Cal's life takes the reader from his early years in a baseball family through the minor leagues, two Most Valuable Player Awards, and his record-setting achievements as the Baltimore Oriole's superstar shortstop. Addressing the Baltimore fans after the historic game, Cal explained his approach to baseball: Whether your name is Gehrig or Ripken, DiMaggio or Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or puts on his glove, you are challenged by the game of baseball to do your very best day in and day out. And that's all I've ever tried to do. Grades 4 to 8
£11.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd From Maryland to Cooperstown Seven Maryland
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£17.09
August House Publishers Going to Grandmas
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£10.79
Taylor Trade Publishing Make the Right Call Positively for Kids
Book SynopsisNew England Patriot quarterback Drew Bledsoe talks to kids one-on-one, focusing on the message that we are all responsible for the decisions we make.
£13.46
Taylor Trade Publishing Follow Your Dreams Positively for Kids
Book SynopsisVaughn, Boston Red Sox first baseman and the American League's MVP in 1995, encourages children to be responsible for their own choices and actions, but to also follow their dreams. Using his own life as an example, Vaughn shows young people the importance of being resilient, strong and focused in order to achieve their dreams.
£13.46
Taylor Trade Publishing Comeback Kid Positively for Kids
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£13.46
Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co Ellies Long Walk
Book SynopsisThe true story of Ellie, a formerly abandoned puppy, and her new owner as they hike the 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail and ford rivers, scale rugged cliffs, and survive howling storms. It is a charming story of friendship and teamwork that teaches lessons about courage, determination, trust, and love.When Pam met Ellie, she was sure she had found a new friend. But Pam wanted more than just a friend; she wanted a companion to hike the world-famous Appalachian Trail. Does Ellie have what it takes to make this journey? Find out how these two friends keep each other going and if Ellie really is ready for the Appalachian Trail.Trade Review"It is unusual for one small book to show both the peace and natural perils of the Appalachian Trail." * Brian King, Appalachian Trail Conservancy *"Once upon a time, a black Labrador mix puppy up for adoption chose Pam Flowers to be her human and take her home. That alone would make the basis of a winsome children's book. However, in the case of Ellie, the story is a true one and, a year or so later, the rescued canine and Flowers made an even longer journey: They hiked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. On their 2,000-plus miles from Maine to Georgia, the pair met and overcame many challenges, as well as some harrowing mishaps. What shines through their six-month adventure, however, is a sense of friendship and accomplishment. Ellie's Long Walk is an absolutely wonderful book for young readers. Not only does it promote dog rescue and affirm the human-animal bond, it teaches, but never preaches, teamwork, determination, and the pursuit of dreams." * Sally Rosenthal, Best Friends Magazine *" Ellies Long Walk is the true story of two friends, how their relationship began and the close trust and bond that developed over the course of their long walk on the Appalachian Trail in 2008. One of them is Pam Flowers, an intrepid hiker who lives in Alaska. The other is her dog, Ellie, aka Eleanor Roosevelt, a puppy she adopted and trained to partner her on this 2,000-mile journey. The story describes the pair's enthusiasm to explore new places and their commitment to undertake the Appalachian Trail, which runs from Maine through to Georgia. They trained together, taking ever longer walks with heavy backpacks on their backs and shoulders. And initially, when they set off for the journey, things went well. In good weather Pam and Ellie were hiking twenty miles a day. In bad weather their pace slowed, but through it all their spirits were high. With beautiful, watercolor-like illustrations, Bill Farnsworth's diagrams take us inside the tent they shared and to mountain precipices where they stood in silence, awed at the view. They helped and supported each other, and nowhere was this more crucial than after Pam took a fall, injuring her back and robbing her of strength. With Ellie's encouragement and patience, she was able to continue. But the situation worsened when Ellie headed out across an icy lake that cracked beneath her weight. With a stiff and sore back, standing on the shore, Pam knew there was no way she could retrieve her friend from the water. She saw her dog's head begin to slip beneath the surface and screamed "Ellie come!" Obeying the command, Ellie managed to oust herself from the icy water and make it back to land. By the time they complete the trail Pam and Ellie are dirty and exhausted, but triumphant. They have made a great team and given each other the strength to surmount their respective physical challenges. An interesting read for children ages four through seven, Ellie's Long Walk is an inspiring story about the bond between canine and human." * Foreword Reviews *"Ellie's Long Walk vividly describes the courage and determination of this amazing author/explorer and her dog, Ellie, and will win the reader's hearts." * Casey Sundermann, Fir Grove Elementary, Beaverton, OR *"Ellie's Long Walk: The True Story of Two Friends on the Appalachian Trail is the story of a 2000 mile hike down the Appalachian Trail, taken by the author, Pan, and her faithful black Labrador, Ellie. Beginning in March of 2008, in Maine, Ellie and Pam hike together for 6 months, ending up at Amicalola Falls National park, Georgia. . . . explains many unexpected dangers and trail obstacles met by the pair of travelers, including a thunderstorm with many downed trees, a tricky cliff climbing path to find, and an icy stream leading to a waterfalls, which Ellie falls into and narrowly escapes. Through discouragement, hardship, cold, injury, and discomfort, Ellie provides unfailing support and cheer to Pam, and the two keep going together until they make it to the end of the Appalachian Trail. Sensitive paintings of beautiful scenes, as well as frightening events, help document the epic journey. The only in-print children's book about the Appalachian Trail, it has been nominated for the 2012 Chickadee Award (children's choice award for the state of Maine), the 2012 Red Clover Award (the children's choice award for Vermont), and also potentially the 2012 Children's choice award in Michigan and New Hampshire. Ellie's Long Walk belongs in every child's nature education library." * The Midwest Book Review *
£8.54
Windward Publishing Eye on the Iditarod Aislings Quest
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£8.44
Sourcebooks Explore True Stories Baseball True Stories Series
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£8.50
Integral Yoga Publications Hatha Yoga for Kids by Kids The Children of
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£14.24
Xenophon Press LLC The Handbook of JUMPING ESSENTIALS A stepbystep guide explaining how to train a horse to find the proper takeoff spot
£25.00
Orchard Publishing Making Tracks in the Lakes
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£11.95
Richardson Publishing Cheerleading Conditioning for Back Handspring Tumbling Success
£15.26
Excel Publishing Consider It Golf Golf Etiquette and Safety Tips
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£16.11
G A Kelly Publishing Ready . . . Set . . . GOLF
Book SynopsisLearning to play golf? or... want to learn to play golf? LUCKY You! This book was written with the help of many young people who want beginning junior golfers to have fun on the golf course. In addition to learning a new game, you will make new friends in a healthy outdoor world. And, as a bonus, you will also acquire many life values such as honesty, sportsmanship, respect, perseverance, social skills and confidence, which will last for a lifetime.
£8.99
Stafford House Books The ABCs of Yoga for Kids Softcover
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£9.49
£15.26
Books of Africa Ltd Didier Drogba From Tito to Drogba
Book SynopsisDidier Drogba is one of the best-known and most successful African footballers who have played in Europe. This short cartoon history of his life will interest football fans everywhere.
£8.66
Perfect Publishers Ltd This Is Shorinji Kempo
£37.99
Peters Publishing Sport UK
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£4.05
What on Earth Publishing Ltd The Sports Timeline Wallbook 1 What on Earth
Book SynopsisTells the amazing story of sports from the first Greek Olympics in 776 BC to London 2012 - includes 2-metre fold out timelineTrade Review"A gripping re-telling of the most extraordinary story ever told" - The Independent; "Epic - this is history let out of the box" - The Daily Telegraph; "Astonishing - perfect for all the family" - The Sunday Times
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Racing Legends Fernando Alonso
Book SynopsisMaurice Hamilton, the award-winning author of more than thirty books about motor sports including the Racing Legends series, has attended over 500 Grands Prix around the world. He has been a commentator on F1 races for BBC Radio 5 Live for twenty years, and has written about F1 for newspapers and magazines worldwide for decades.Combining her love of comics with a passion for social equality, Cat Sims has pursued her dream career as an artist and illustrator for the past decade. She has worked on a huge range of commercial and personal projects for clients including The New Yorker, Jacobin, Adidas, BBC and many more.
£6.64
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Monster Truck Mania
Book SynopsisMonster trucks are bigger and louder than regular trucks and have gigantic wheels. Get the facts on the size and parts of a monster truck, competitions, and the amazing tricks and stunts they can do.
£9.44
Crabtree Branches Freshwater Fishing
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£22.95
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada BMX
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£10.44
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Motocross
Book SynopsisWhat makes motocross an extreme sport? Whether you''re racing at top speed or performing complicated tricks on a motorcycle, it takes a lot of skill--and practice. Learn all about motocross racing, performing freestyle, and the X Games. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
£10.44
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Snowboarding
Book SynopsisWhat makes snowboarding an extreme sport? Start with daring jumps, flips, and tricks--then add a slippery surface. Learn all about alpine racing, and snowboarding on the half-pipe, down rails, and off ramps. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
£10.44
