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Edge of Flight

by Kate Jaimet ...

Series series Orca Sports
Edge of Flight is the toughest rock-climbing route Vanisha has ever faced. She has one last chance to conquer it before she moves to Vermont to start university. University is a sore point for Vanisha, who yearns for a career in the outdoors but feels pressured by her mother to earn an academic degree. Trying to put school out of her mind, she heads to the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas with her ... Read more

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Edge of Flight is the toughest rock-climbing route Vanisha has ever faced. She has one last chance to conquer it before she moves to Vermont to start university. University is a sore point for Vanisha, who yearns for a career in the outdoors but feels pressured by her mother to earn an academic degree. Trying to put school out of her mind, she heads to the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas with her
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Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation)

An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive

by Laura Hillenbrand ...

In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics.On a May afternoon in 1943, an American ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics.On a May afternoon in 1943, an American
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Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown (Book #6)

by Megan McDonald ...

Series Book 6 - Stink
Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isnt perfect? Yikes! Time for him to get into fighting shape and beat back that U for Unsatisfactory in gym! A scan of the sports channel leads to a knock-out find: world-class thumb wrestling, with tricky moves like Snake in the Grass and Santas Little Helper (no equipment needed, save for a tiny terrifying mask to sit on your thumb). But ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Stink Moody, family brain, brings home a report card that isnt perfect? Yikes! Time for him to get into fighting shape and beat back that U for Unsatisfactory in gym! A scan of the sports channel leads to a knock-out find: world-class thumb wrestling, with tricky moves like Snake in the Grass and Santas Little Helper (no equipment needed, save for a tiny terrifying mask to sit on your thumb). But
... Read more
Arctic Thunder

by Robert Feagan ...

Mike Watson's team has just won the Alberta Bantam Provincial box lacrosse championships. The euphoria of victory and plans for next season are short-lived when Mike's father, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is transferred to Inuvik, Northwest Territories.The transition to life inside the Arctic Circle is a tough one. With temperatures of -30 Celsius, a hulking monster named Joseph ... Read more

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Mike Watson's team has just won the Alberta Bantam Provincial box lacrosse championships. The euphoria of victory and plans for next season are short-lived when Mike's father, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is transferred to Inuvik, Northwest Territories.The transition to life inside the Arctic Circle is a tough one. With temperatures of -30 Celsius, a hulking monster named Joseph
... Read more
No Summit out of Sight

The True Story of the Youngest Person to Climb the Seven Summits

by Jordan Romero ...

Jordan Romero climbed Mount Everest at age thirteen—and he didn’t stop there. In this inspiring young adult memoir that includes color photos, he tells how he achieved such great heights.On May 22, 2010, at the age of thirteen, American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At fifteen, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Jordan Romero climbed Mount Everest at age thirteen—and he didn’t stop there. In this inspiring young adult memoir that includes color photos, he tells how he achieved such great heights.On May 22, 2010, at the age of thirteen, American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At fifteen, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the
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As Fast As Her

Dream Big, Break Barriers, Achieve Success

by Kendall Coyne ...

Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up.The world told Kendall Coyne to slow down. They said “not so fast” when she picked up hockey skates instead of ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up.The world told Kendall Coyne to slow down. They said “not so fast” when she picked up hockey skates instead of
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Simon Says Gold: Simon Whitfield's Pursuit of Athletic Excellence

Simon Whitfield's Pursuit of Athletic Excellence

by Simon Whitfield ...

From the moment Simon Whitfield burst onto the world stage at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games as triathlon's first Olympic champion, his winning personality and stellar athletic abilities have inspired young people around the globe. In Simon Says Gold, Simon describes his personal journey to Olympic glory as he recounts not only that glorious day in Sydney, but also the anguish of failing to repeat ... Read more

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From the moment Simon Whitfield burst onto the world stage at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games as triathlon's first Olympic champion, his winning personality and stellar athletic abilities have inspired young people around the globe. In Simon Says Gold, Simon describes his personal journey to Olympic glory as he recounts not only that glorious day in Sydney, but also the anguish of failing to repeat
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Jake Maddox: Running Rivals

by Maddox, Jake ...

Illustrated by Mourning, Tuesday ...

Series series Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories
Contemporary stories about teamwork and sportsmanship. ... Read more

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Contemporary stories about teamwork and sportsmanship.
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Scout Games

A Game Book that Includes Meeting Games, Team-Building Exercises, and Group Activities

by Thomas Mercaldo, James K. Mercaldo, Chris T. Mercaldo ...

Series series Scout Fun Books
There will be scouts that participate in Scouting primarily because Scouting is fun, so offering an activie game period at every scout meeting is critical to bringing boys back week after week. Coming up with stimulating game ideas is not always easy, though. Some units have limited space in their meeting halls, or need games for very small or very large numbers of youth. The Scout Games book is ... Read more

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There will be scouts that participate in Scouting primarily because Scouting is fun, so offering an activie game period at every scout meeting is critical to bringing boys back week after week. Coming up with stimulating game ideas is not always easy, though. Some units have limited space in their meeting halls, or need games for very small or very large numbers of youth. The Scout Games book is
... Read more
Fierce

How Competing for Myself Changed Everything

by Aly Raisman ...

Discover Aly Raisman's inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positively even in the toughest times on her path to gold medal success in two Olympic Games—and beyond.Aly Raisman first stepped onto a gymnastics mat as a toddler in a "mommy & me" gymnastics class. No one could have predicted then that sixteen years later, she'd be standing on an Olympic podium, having ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

Discover Aly Raisman's inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positively even in the toughest times on her path to gold medal success in two Olympic Games—and beyond.Aly Raisman first stepped onto a gymnastics mat as a toddler in a "mommy & me" gymnastics class. No one could have predicted then that sixteen years later, she'd be standing on an Olympic podium, having
... Read more
Écoliers du rugby ou les deux petits Ravaillacs d'Henri IV

by Pascal Médan ...

Une enfance paloise dans les années 70. Entre les Septs-Cantons et la Croix-du-Prince. De l'école Henri IV à l'école du rugby. ... Read more

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Une enfance paloise dans les années 70. Entre les Septs-Cantons et la Croix-du-Prince. De l'école Henri IV à l'école du rugby.
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Psych Mental Toughness For Athletes: Strategies That Elevate Athletes Mental State To Achieve Optimal Performance

by Armand E. Ambrose ...

Coach Armand E. Ambrose's "Psych Mental Toughness for Athletes" serves as a comprehensive guide for athletes seeking to enhance their mental fortitude in sports and life. This book emphasizes that mental toughness is a trainable skill, not an innate trait, advocating for consistent mental practice alongside physical training. It explores strategies for self-awareness, including identifying... ... Read more

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Coach Armand E. Ambrose's "Psych Mental Toughness for Athletes" serves as a comprehensive guide for athletes seeking to enhance their mental fortitude in sports and life. This book emphasizes that mental toughness is a trainable skill, not an innate trait, advocating for consistent mental practice alongside physical training. It explores strategies for self-awareness, including identifying...
... Read more
JT: The Making of a Total Legend

by Johnathan Thurston ...

JT. One of the greats, simply the best. He is Johnathan Thurston.As a young Brisbane kid, Johnathan Thurston was written off as too skinny, too slow and too wild to play rugby league professionally. But he defied the odds to become one of the game's greatest players.In this young readers' edition of his bestselling autobiography, follow his journey from his debut with the Canterbury Bulldogs in ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

JT. One of the greats, simply the best. He is Johnathan Thurston.As a young Brisbane kid, Johnathan Thurston was written off as too skinny, too slow and too wild to play rugby league professionally. But he defied the odds to become one of the game's greatest players.In this young readers' edition of his bestselling autobiography, follow his journey from his debut with the Canterbury Bulldogs in
... Read more
Inaugural Ballers

The True Story of the First US Women's Olympic Basketball Team

by Andrew Maraniss ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the inspirational true story of the birth of women’s Olympic basketball at the 1976 Summer Games and the ragtag team that put US women’s basketball on the map. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown.A League of Their Own meets Miracle in the inspirational true story of the first US Women’s Olympic Basketball team ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the inspirational true story of the birth of women’s Olympic basketball at the 1976 Summer Games and the ragtag team that put US women’s basketball on the map. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown.A League of Their Own meets Miracle in the inspirational true story of the first US Women’s Olympic Basketball team
... Read more
Ancient Greece and The Olympics | Children's Ancient History

by Baby Professor ...

Did you know that the ancient Greeks were also the first ones to come up with the idea of the Olympics? The idea was originally crafted to honor Zeus. From then on, the world caught on and the Olympics is now the biggest and most prestigious sports gathering worldwide. Read more details in the pages of this book. ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Did you know that the ancient Greeks were also the first ones to come up with the idea of the Olympics? The idea was originally crafted to honor Zeus. From then on, the world caught on and the Olympics is now the biggest and most prestigious sports gathering worldwide. Read more details in the pages of this book.
... Read more
Journey To The Edge Of The Earth

True Adventure Of Naval Officer Abhilash Tomy

by Joeanna Rebello Fernandes, Cdr Abhilash Tomy KC, NM (Retd) ...

Travel far and wide with an Indian sailor and his endless love for the sea! Imagine an infinite blue ocean and somewhere in the middle of it, tossed by wind and wave-a single boat. In it a solitary sailor. This is the gritty, glorious and true adventure of Commander Abhilash Tomy, a former officer of the Indian Navy, who in 2012 set off on the journey of a lifetime. Without once stopping by land, ... Read more

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Travel far and wide with an Indian sailor and his endless love for the sea! Imagine an infinite blue ocean and somewhere in the middle of it, tossed by wind and wave-a single boat. In it a solitary sailor. This is the gritty, glorious and true adventure of Commander Abhilash Tomy, a former officer of the Indian Navy, who in 2012 set off on the journey of a lifetime. Without once stopping by land,
... Read more
Angela degli abissi

il tuffo più profondo nel blu dell’anima

by Carlo Tedeschi ...

Che cosa spinge una ragazza di Rimini a tuffarsi nel Mar Tirreno a 107 mt. di profondità, trattenendo il respiro, trascinata verso il fondo da una zavorra? Il record del mondo Angela Bandini lo ha fatto semplicemente perché aveva la certezza di saperlo fare. Non è stata, quindi, una sfida al mare e nemmeno una sfida alle proprie capacità, ma per un qualcosa che va oltre… e se – come ha dichiarato ... Read more

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Che cosa spinge una ragazza di Rimini a tuffarsi nel Mar Tirreno a 107 mt. di profondità, trattenendo il respiro, trascinata verso il fondo da una zavorra? Il record del mondo Angela Bandini lo ha fatto semplicemente perché aveva la certezza di saperlo fare. Non è stata, quindi, una sfida al mare e nemmeno una sfida alle proprie capacità, ma per un qualcosa che va oltre… e se – come ha dichiarato
... Read more
Programme de musculation

Commencer un programme de musculation

by Yan Lormeau ...

La musculation est un ensemble d'exercices physiques visant le développement des muscles squelettiques, afin d'acquérir plus de force, d'endurance, de puissance, d'explosivité ou de volume musculaire. Dans ces exercices, une force (par exemple la gravité, avec l'utilisation des haltères ou du poids du corps) est opposée de manière répétitive à la force générée par la contraction des muscles. Cette ... Read more

$11.19 CAD

La musculation est un ensemble d'exercices physiques visant le développement des muscles squelettiques, afin d'acquérir plus de force, d'endurance, de puissance, d'explosivité ou de volume musculaire. Dans ces exercices, une force (par exemple la gravité, avec l'utilisation des haltères ou du poids du corps) est opposée de manière répétitive à la force générée par la contraction des muscles. Cette
... Read more
Billy Slater 3: Show and Go

by Patrick Loughlin, Billy Slater ...

Illustrated by Nahum Ziersch ...

Series series Billy Slater
A junior fiction series for boys about a local boys’ rugby league team who get special coaching and advice from star NRL player Billy Slater.Corey is one of the best players on team and everyone knows it, especially Corey. While he scores a lot of tries, he doesn't win many friends. Corey thinks his footy skills give him licence to pick on anyone who isn't as good as him, and his teammates are ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

A junior fiction series for boys about a local boys’ rugby league team who get special coaching and advice from star NRL player Billy Slater.Corey is one of the best players on team and everyone knows it, especially Corey. While he scores a lot of tries, he doesn't win many friends. Corey thinks his footy skills give him licence to pick on anyone who isn't as good as him, and his teammates are
... Read more
La strana coppia

50 avventure improbabili che insegnano il valore dell'amicizia

by Aurora Isley ...

Series Book 1 - Greenbooks editore for children
Il libro "La strana coppia" racconta 50 avventure di diverse coppie di animali che, a dispetto della loro rispettiva natura, diventano amici. Ogni coppia è composta da animali che normalmente, per aspetti diversi, non andrebbero per principio d'accordo.Le storie narrate nel libro raccontano come questi amici improbabili imparano a conoscersi e ad apprezzarsi nonostante le loro differenze. Ogni ... Read more

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Il libro "La strana coppia" racconta 50 avventure di diverse coppie di animali che, a dispetto della loro rispettiva natura, diventano amici. Ogni coppia è composta da animali che normalmente, per aspetti diversi, non andrebbero per principio d'accordo.Le storie narrate nel libro raccontano come questi amici improbabili imparano a conoscersi e ad apprezzarsi nonostante le loro differenze. Ogni
... Read more
THE CHESS OPENINGS GUIDE

With 21 of the most famous chess openings

by Alan SCOTT ...

This book covers the chess openings in a very original and very effective way. The era of books 200 pages long to explain a single opening is over! In this book, no less than 21 openings are explained to you. The tools provided in this book will allow you to learn and experience very easily the most common openings. The variants and sub-variants can be viewed at a glance as well as their traps ... Read more

$20.65 CAD

This book covers the chess openings in a very original and very effective way. The era of books 200 pages long to explain a single opening is over! In this book, no less than 21 openings are explained to you. The tools provided in this book will allow you to learn and experience very easily the most common openings. The variants and sub-variants can be viewed at a glance as well as their traps
... Read more
Beyond the Board

The Untold Story of the World's Most Daring Big Wave Surfer

by Maya Gabeira ...

In this thrilling YA memoir, pro surfer Maya Gabeira tells the awe-inspiring true story of her journey from unstoppable teenager to the Guinness World Record–holding legend she is today.Who am I, beyond the board? Surf legend Maya Gabeira is famous for her nerve. Her surfing journey began at the age of fourteen and reached a high when she set (and later broke) a Guinness World Record for highest ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this thrilling YA memoir, pro surfer Maya Gabeira tells the awe-inspiring true story of her journey from unstoppable teenager to the Guinness World Record–holding legend she is today.Who am I, beyond the board? Surf legend Maya Gabeira is famous for her nerve. Her surfing journey began at the age of fourteen and reached a high when she set (and later broke) a Guinness World Record for highest
... Read more
The Racers: How an Outcast Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Challenged Hitler's Best (Scholastic Focus)

by Neal Bascomb ...

The heart-pounding story of an unlikely band of ragtags who took on Hitler's Grand Prix driver.In the years before World War II, Adolf Hitler wanted to prove the greatness of the Third Reich in everything from track and field to motorsports. The Nazis poured money into the development of new race cars, and Mercedes-Benz came out with a stable of supercharged automobiles called Silver Arrows. Their ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

The heart-pounding story of an unlikely band of ragtags who took on Hitler's Grand Prix driver.In the years before World War II, Adolf Hitler wanted to prove the greatness of the Third Reich in everything from track and field to motorsports. The Nazis poured money into the development of new race cars, and Mercedes-Benz came out with a stable of supercharged automobiles called Silver Arrows. Their
... Read more
Le vie dell'aria

by AA. VV ...

Series Book 1 - Narrativa
Questo volume raccoglie le filastrocche degli alunni delle classi Quarte e Quinte della scuola Primaria e i racconti dei ragazzi delle classi Prime, Seconde e Terze della scuola Secondaria di Primo grado di Teolo, che hanno voluto cimentarsi nell’arte della scrittura.Il concorso, organizzato dal Comune di Teolo in collaborazione con la casa editrice AssoBook Editore, ha voluto offrire ai bambini e ... Read more

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Questo volume raccoglie le filastrocche degli alunni delle classi Quarte e Quinte della scuola Primaria e i racconti dei ragazzi delle classi Prime, Seconde e Terze della scuola Secondaria di Primo grado di Teolo, che hanno voluto cimentarsi nell’arte della scrittura.Il concorso, organizzato dal Comune di Teolo in collaborazione con la casa editrice AssoBook Editore, ha voluto offrire ai bambini e
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