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1341) Kungfu for Kids
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A fun and accessible introduction to studying kungfu-designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind. First time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world-one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing-but that also offers them lots of new opportunities for fun and accomplishment. Kungfu for Kids will help prepare...
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A virtually undiscovered backpacking paradise, Idaho has numerous wilderness areas of mind-boggling size. Backpackers can find complete solitude, wildlife, and some of North America's most outstanding scenery. Idaho's mountains also boast great weather--fewer thunderstorms than the central Rockies, less rain than Oregon and Washington, and cooler summer temperatures than California. Backpacking Idaho takes you to what author Doug Lorain calls a "Shangri-la"...
1343) Be the Best at Tennis
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Tennis is a combination of speed and agility that is both exciting and fun to play. Major tournaments such as the US, French, and Australian Opens, as well as Wimbledon are watched by millions. The high-ranking players have become household names. Mastering the skills takes practice, but the rewards are worth it! A combination of easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photography, and diagrams will show you how to master the skills you see your tennis...
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An award-winning, much-loved biologist turns his gaze on himself, using his long-distance running to illuminate the changes to a human body over a lifetime
Part memoir, part scientific investigation, Racing the Clock is the book biologist and natural historian Bernd Heinrich has been waiting his entire life to write. A dedicated and accomplished marathon (and ultra-marathon) runner who won his first marathon at age thirty-nine, Heinrich looks deeply...
1345) Martial Arts Fun
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Martial Arts are thrilling to watch, but they're even more fun to do! Kids can take part in the sport by learning what martial arts are, what gear and skills are needed, what happens during lessons, and how to be a good sport. A skill-building activity helps kids participate in the fun.
1346) Wakeboarding
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This title introduces readers to Wakeboarding. Readers will learn the requirements for Wakeboarding success, such as stance. A short history of the sport is included as are its risks and safety equipment. Different types of wakeboards are examined, as are their parts and how they operate. Elements of successful wakeboarding are discussed such as stance, speed, and rope length. Surface tricks, grabs and spins, flips and raleys are explained, and organizations...
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Follow the journey of a basketball player from the local gym to the NBA. What does a professional player do to prepare for a game? What kinds of special events do they participate in when they aren't on the court? Give readers get an exciting behind-the-scenes look at a popular sport.
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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport in which a variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking techniques (kicks, knees, and punches) and grappling techniques (clinch holds, submission holds, sweeps, takedowns, and throws). MMA is exploding in popularity. Packed with more than 300 full-color photographs, this book takes you through all the moves, step-by-step, demonstrating the various techniques required to master...
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What does it take to be a football player? Give readers an insider's look at how athletes prepare for games and the kinds of responsibilities they have when they aren't on the field. Action-packed photos and fascinating details will keep sports fans turning pages.
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Imagine a medicine that could make you live longer, healthier, happier, and stronger. What if that medicine was already right at your feet? Running is the miracle drug that can do all this and more - it is the perfect medicine.
Throughout his career, Dr. Brodie Ramin has seen cases of diabetes, hypertension, and anxiety, which he has traced back to inactivity. Now more than ever, people are looking for inspiration and motivation to get fit, change...
1351) Getting Exercise
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This title explains the importance of exercise and the many sports and activities children can do to get it. The book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making it a great choice for beginning readers.
Grades PreK-2.
1352) Mixed Martial Arts
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Mixed Martial Arts is a full-contact combat sport, which takes its techniques in hand-to-hand combat from various martial arts. Learn about Aikido's history, moves, training, and more with this title. Complete with a photo diagram, informative sidebars, and glossary.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
1353) Stay Fit
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Staying fit is one component of a healthy lifestyle. In this book, engaging text pairs with striking photos to teach readers how exercise improves heart and lung function, strengthens muscles and bones, increases flexibility, prevents sickness, and helps maintain a healthy body weight. Readers will learn what aerobic exercise is, how much is recommended for them, and how to measure their heart rate. Also discussed are the importance of stretching...
1354) Tae Kwon Do
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Tae Kwon Do--Tae meaning "foot," "leg," etc., Kwon meaning "fist", and Do meaning "the way"--teaches the discipline of both body and mind. Learn about Aikido's history, moves, training, and more with this title. Complete with a photo diagram, informative sidebars, and glossary.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
1355) Aqua Sports
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This title introduces readers to Aqua Sports. Readers will learn the requirements for aqua sports success, such as practice, balance, strength, and the ability to swim. Crafts are discussed, such as the Aquaflyer, Jetlev-Flyer, Jetovator, Flyboard and Power Board, as are the skills needed to participate in each. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these exciting sports. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
1356) Surfing
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Surfing is not just a great summer sport; it also has amazing health benefits as well. Readers will learn more about the history of surfing, how to get started safely, and the various health benefits of the sport.
1357) EFT for Golf
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EFT for Golf is a supplement to EFT for Sports Performance. Dawson Church is an award-winning science writer with several best-selling books to his credit. The Genie in Your Genes was the first book to demonstrate that emotions drive gene expression. Mind to Matter shows that the brain creates much of what we think of as objective reality. Bliss Brain demonstrates that peak mental states rapidly remodel the brain for happiness. Spiritual Intelligence...
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Fuel bodybuilding success with macronutrient meal prep
Sculpting your ideal body demands hard work, dedication, and the right diet. The Bodybuilding Meal Prep Cookbook will help you achieve a lean, chiseled look with an array of macro-rich dishes that can be prepped quickly and enjoyed on the go.
What sets this bodybuilding cookbook apart:
• 6-week meal plan-This step-by-step guide does the heavy lifting for you, laying out what you should...
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We all know there are simple things we could and should be doing on a daily basis to help us live better lives. We should drink more water, eat better, get lots of sleep, and exercise. Right? But that's easier said than done! After trying a series of 30-day challenges to varying degrees of success, Julie van Amerongen found her tribe in an amazing community of runners known as streakers (no, not the ones who take their clothes off!) who run Every.Single.Day....
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A World Gone Mad for Marathons is a book about the incredible growth of organized marathons around the world as well as the growth of many other sporting events (i.e. ultras, trail races, triathlons, IRONMANs, duathlons, cycling races, 10Ks, and 5Ks). This growth is occurring irrespective of gender, age, body shape or size, ethnicity, culture, or country. For numerous reasons, millions of people around the world are signing up for sporting events...
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