Did you know that some people use bathtubs as kayaks, or that a table tennis ball broke the sound barrier, or that the olympic torch has been to space?
A great, fun flap book packed with interesting information about popular sports, particularly those taking place at the 2012 Olympics.
Slam dunk a basketball through a hoop 10 feet off the ground! beat the 24 second shot clock! figure out the perfect angle to nail your free throw
"Ooh-ah-Preston Pig! I said ooh-ah-Preston Pig!" Preston is on the loose with unequalled world-class football skills! "Ooh!" as he dribbles pas Owen, "Ah!" as he sweeps pas Shearer. Then go wild as four-goal Preston scores yet again! Mister Wolf doesn't stand a chance!
Have you tried tae kwon do? It takes a lot of skill and practice. People who are really good at tae kwon do can break bricks! Read this book to learn more about this cool sport.
A lively and engaging look at football through the ages, this book describes when the first matches kicked off, why the rules developed and how rugby and American football were born.
The ultimate book for young sports fans is back with the past year's top sports stories. Look back on another year in sports with Scholastic, featuring exciting and all-new coverage for 2024.
KARATE CLASS SHOULD ALWAYS BE THIS EXCITING! Karate class begins and students come together to practice their blocks and stances––from crescent kicks to front kicks to tuck roll stands. Dynamic black-and-white artwork of children bowing, kicking and sailing through the air contrasts with their brilliantly colored karate belts in this rhythmic read-aloud that explores the action and philoso…