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Be a soccer genius with this goal-scoring guide to the beautiful game from the origins of soccer to today s biggest international tournaments. Packed with vital tips and tricks, as well as astounding, mind-boggling stats, and history of the sport, Goal! is a vibrant, visual guide to everything you need to know about the world's most popular game.
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2020.
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English
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"Get your adrenaline pumping with this guide to extreme sports. Discover ... facts, stats, and rules of snowboarding, skydiving, BMX, rock climbing, and more. You'll also meet star athletes in every sport, learn a list of essential slang, see a timeline of each sport's development, and get a rundown of global hot spots"--Publisher marketing.
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[2008]
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English
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"Following the alphabet from A to Z, amazing and memorable sports moments are introduced with two-tier writing--poems and detailed side-bar text. Topics include Jackie Robinson's courage; Gertrude Ederle swimming the English Channel; Bob Beamon's long jump; and Jesse Owens 'Medal of Freedom"--Provided by publisher.
11) Board sports
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2012.
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English
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Introduces different board sports, including skateboarding, mountainboarding, and land kiteboarding; describes different tricks to do; and provides profiles of notable boarders.
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[2011]
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English
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"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals, and significant personalities of the sport of women's soccer. Topics include: techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment. Glossary, Additional Resources, and Index included"--Provided by publisher.
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2023.
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English
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"The Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia is the ultimate illustrated guide to the diverse world of sport, from the best known ball-sports, athletics, and water sports to the most obscure racket sports and races (anyone for a game of pickleball?). The book showcases different sports by grouping them into categories including team sports, target sports, winter sports, wheels and motors, horse sports, and extreme sports"--
16) Soldier athletes
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[2011]
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English
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Profiles four professional athletes who put aside their sports aspirations to risk their lives and serve in the U.S. armed forces, including Ted Williams, Rocky Blier, Carlos May, and Pat Tillman.
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2020.
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English
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Did you know that a pitcher can throw a baseball as fast as a speeding car? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Sports! Filled with stunning photography and easy-to-readwriting, this Level 1 book covers everything from basketball and soccer to volleyball and golf. It's all true and unbelievable!
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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This title highlights five important gymnastics skills and five top female athletes who have perfected those skills. Tips for improving each skill are perfect for young athletes looking to improve their performance. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a diagram, a glossary, and an index.
19) Sports jokes
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[2022]
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English
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Little readers will have lots to laugh about when they check out these sports jokes. Each page features a few silly, age-appropriate jokes alongside great images. The backmatter includes a list of joke-telling tips and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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