Sports & Recreation - Kids

Sport-oriented hands-on activities introduce readers to conditionals and other fundamental coding concepts. Through games and activities using common household supplies, readers learn how to create rules that govern reactions and build their understanding of how computers work.Author: Allyssa LoyaISBN-10: 1541576926ISBN-13: 9781541576926Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language:...

Simple, hands-on activities explore algorithms for readers not yet ready for coding on computers. Sports-themed projects encourage readers to learn about the basics of coding through writing out the algorithm to shoot a basketball, steal a base, or create a gymnastics routine.Author: Allyssa LoyaISBN-10:...

Why are soccer balls black and white? What do the colors on a team's jersey mean? Explore colors in sports with Crayola Photos and text celebrate colors in children's sports as well as favorite professional teams. Back matter features the Crayola colors found in...

Clyde McCall is about to play in the biggest basketball game of his young life, The Forest City Championship - but something is wrong. Clyde's only shoes are old and worn out, but he knows he cannot get new basketball shoes on his own....

The first Australian cricket team to tour England was a group of Aboriginal stockmen. This is their story. In 1868 a determined team of Aboriginal cricketers set off on a journey across the world to take on England's best. Led by star all-rounder Johnny...

Watch out! Here come the beach babies, and they are ready to give you a tour of the shoreline in this appealing board book.Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just...

If your child is a sport-loving little person, he/she would find this book of ball games highly appealing This book effectively cultivates a love for learning because it is very visual. There isn't a lot of reading to do, so it's great for non-readers...

Born in a poor Panamanian fishing village, Mariano River Jr. did not think he would grow up to be a famous New York Yankees pitcher. In fact, he thought that he would follow his father into the fishing industry. After he replaced a poorly-performing...

A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on pro tennis player Serena Williams. Describes her childhood, when she started playing tennis, and how he got to be a pro tennis player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites.Author: Elizabeth RaumISBN-10: 1681511398ISBN-13:...

This title explores everything a young reader would want to know about volleyball, from Olympic superstars to all-time legends. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.Author: Alex MonnigISBN-10: 1680785087ISBN-13: 9781680785081Publisher: SportszoneLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Sports scientists and engineers develop new equipment, improve athletic performance, and keep players safe from injury. Sports Science and Technology in the Real World examines the history of these branches of science and engineering, what sports scientists and engineers do today, and what's next...

What makes the best athletes excel? The Science of Sportsexamines how athletes master techniques that are rooted in the laws of physics, chemistry, and psychology in order to become the best. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life. Features include a...

Shares awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about sports through conversational text and creative images. It's time to take fun fact and trivia books to a whole new level with awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts that kids will rush to share with their friends. Through...

Run, dribble, pass, shoot, score! Ready for Sports: Basketball introduces young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to one of the most popular sports for kids. From uniforms to scoring, the engaging text and images provide children with the knowledge they need to be...

Skate, pass, shoot, score! Ready for Sports: Ice Hockey introduces young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to one of the most popular sports for kids. From equipment to scoring, the engaging text and images provide children with the knowledge they need to be...

Politics and Protest in Sports covers the history of athletes of color using their position on the national stage to fight racism and injustice. Boxers and track stars, quarterbacks and point guards, have shown that sports and protest can indeed mix. Features include a...

This title introduces young dog lovers to K9 and military dogs, covering everything from the history of their use to conditioning, training, and the work they do. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.Author: Parker HolmesISBN-10: 1641855967ISBN-13: 9781641855969Publisher: SportszoneLanguage:...

This title introduces young dog lovers to the disc dog sport, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.Author: Alicia Z. KlepeisISBN-10: 1641855940ISBN-13: 9781641855945Publisher: SportszoneLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages:...

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sport of dog agility, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photodiagram, and a glossary.Author: Marie PearsonISBN-10: 1641855932ISBN-13: 9781641855938Publisher: SportszoneLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2019Pages:...

Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in Michigan. Informative text, athlete bios, vibrant pictures, and engaging infographics come together to provide a unique perspective of how sports and culture relate in this state.Author: Tom StreissguthISBN-10: 1641850337ISBN-13: 9781641850339Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages:...

Introduces readers to the sport of dance. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.Author: Nick RebmanISBN-10: 1641850191ISBN-13: 9781641850193Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.70w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of paying college athletes. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.Author: Gail TerpISBN-10: 1635175232ISBN-13: 9781635175233Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.10h x...

What's your favorite sport? In My Favorite Sport: Volleyball students will learn all about the fast-paced game on on a court in a gym or on the sand. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the game, the court, the rules,...

What's your favorite sport? In My Favorite Sport: Volleyball students will learn all about the fast-paced game on on a court in a gym or on the sand. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the game, the court, the rules,...

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sports of racing and lure coursing, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core...

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sport of herding, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sport of dog agility, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

Race and Sports Management examines the history of black and Hispanic coaches and managers in professional and college sports. Although opportunities to play sports are increasing for people of color, this title explores why the path from field to front office has been so...

Politics and Protest in Sports covers the history of athletes of color using their position on the national stage to fight racism and injustice. Boxers, track stars, quarterbacks, and point guards have all shown that sports and protest can indeed mix. Features include a...

Using clear text and heart-pounding photography, this title teaches the basics of taking outstanding sports photography. Readers will learn how to choose the right lenses to capture action, plus how to focus in quick-changing situations. Other subjects include shooting at night, how to shoot...

Learn more about the best of the best in the history of women's sports. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.Author: Todd KortemeierISBN-10: 1532111541ISBN-13: 9781532111549Publisher: SportszoneLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2017Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize:...

Little readers will learn all about what coaches do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to...

Michelle Wie is a standout golfer. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming a golf superstar.Author: Mary R. DunnISBN-10: 1491479760ISBN-13: 9781491479766Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.20h x 11.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...

Behind the fame of big-time sports lies a complex web of controversy and deceit. Doping--the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) to gain a competitive athletic edge--is common in many sports. While doping can improve performance, it poses huge risks for athletes' health and...

From ballet and tap to jazz and hip-hop, dance is fun Learn the basics of dance while building reading skills with these supportive texts.Author: Robin NelsonISBN-10: 1467715344ISBN-13: 9781467715348Publisher: Lerner ClassroomLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2013Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 6.80h x 5.80w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2Point Value:...

Learn the Coolest Tricks from "The World's Best Rope Jumper.*" *Ripley's Believe It or Not! Guinness World Record holder David Fisher is going to change the way you think about rope jumping. Cool Jump-Rope Tricks You Can Do! will teach you over 100 cool...

Highlights various successes of both individuals and teams in soccer. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.Author: Emma HuddlestonISBN-10: 1503832341ISBN-13: 9781503832343Publisher: MomentumLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages:...

Highlights various successes of both individuals and teams in college basketball. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.Author: Ryan WilliamsonISBN-10: 1503832325ISBN-13: 9781503832329Publisher: MomentumLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Highlights various successes of both individuals and teams in Major League Baseball. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.Author: Emma HuddlestonISBN-10: 1503832295ISBN-13: 9781503832299Publisher: MomentumLanguage:...

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...

From the beach to the store, introduce beginning readers to various locations! Using colorful, clear images, and informational text, children are encouraged to recognize all the places they go.Author: Dona Herweck RiceISBN-10: 1433335735ISBN-13: 9781433335730Publisher: Teacher Created MaterialsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2011Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.07lbsSize: 6.60h x...

Featuring basic concepts, this lovely book uses vivid images, engaging vocabulary, and informational text to inspire beginning readers to recognize activities such as playing, digging, reading, running, swinging, and writing. With this engaging nonfiction reader, children will be proud to share what they can...

Coaching youth sports can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. However, it can also be one of the most difficult and discouraging. The difference will be determined by you-the coach. This book provides Essential Coaching Tips that will benefit everyone...

In the Middle Ages, a family's position in society determined where children lived, what type of education they received, and what games they played. This colorful new book features beautiful artwork that helps show how children spent their days in medieval times. Topics include:...

Do you want to give your son or daughter a head start in success with achieving their own dreams? Do you need someone to help them see what is possible if they will go to work and stay away from trouble? This is your...

Kaylee O'Shay has always wanted to dance in Ireland. When her Aunt Kat offers to take the family on a trip to the Emerald Isle, it seems like a dream come true. However, the dream turns to a nightmare when Kaylee learns the reason...

A beautifully illustrated picture book biography of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali is considered by many to have been the finest athlete of the twentieth century. Here is a compelling testimony to his courage, resilience in the face of controversy, and boxing prowess...

"This would be exciting and informative enough if it simply described the growth of organized sports for the handicapped or described sports careers of men and women who are paraplegics.and it does. What it adds is a great deal of information about attitudes toward...

Dive headfirst into the science behind sports----and come up a winner! * Have you ever wondered if there's a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind? * Would you like...

An Olympian who sacrificed a medal to save a competitor, a professional soccer player who was bribed out of retirement with pizza, a runaway pig who disrupted the start of a baseball game -- truth is stranger than fiction, especially in sports! In this...