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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

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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
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
... Read more
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

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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
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

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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

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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
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
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
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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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

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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
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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

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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
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
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

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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
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

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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
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

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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
Female Force: Simone Biles

by Darren G. Davis ...

Illustrated by Roe Mêsquita ...

Female Force: Simone Biles is an inspiring comic book biography that celebrates the life and achievements of the world-renowned gymnast. From her humble beginnings in foster care to becoming the most decorated gymnast in history, this graphic novel explores Simone Biles' extraordinary journey of resilience, discipline, and passion. It highlights her groundbreaking performances, including her ... Read more

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Female Force: Simone Biles is an inspiring comic book biography that celebrates the life and achievements of the world-renowned gymnast. From her humble beginnings in foster care to becoming the most decorated gymnast in history, this graphic novel explores Simone Biles' extraordinary journey of resilience, discipline, and passion. It highlights her groundbreaking performances, including her
... Read more
Female Force: Serena Williams

by Darren G. Davis ...

Illustrated by Roe Mêsquita ...

Female Force: Serena Williams is an inspiring comic book biography that celebrates the life and legacy of one of the greatest athletes of all time. From her early days training on public courts in Compton with her sister Venus to dominating the world stage, Serena’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and unmatched excellence. This 22-page comic explores her record-breaking Grand Slam ... Read more

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Female Force: Serena Williams is an inspiring comic book biography that celebrates the life and legacy of one of the greatest athletes of all time. From her early days training on public courts in Compton with her sister Venus to dominating the world stage, Serena’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and unmatched excellence. This 22-page comic explores her record-breaking Grand Slam
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最盛大的運動會：不只奧運，還有關於運動的一切

Il va y avoir du sport!

by 菲利浦‧納斯曼 ...

Series series 繪本屋
★這是世界上關於運動歷史最有趣的一本書，讓你了解體育和奧運的一切★★不可思議的精采插圖讓你目不轉睛★從古到今，各種運動都有其起源及發展，除了強健身體，還發展了競賽。既然有比賽就需要規則、適合的場地和服裝，這本書裡把這些知識有系統邏輯的介紹。可是等等，這本書還帶領我們去思考，什麼是運動？國際舞蹈是嗎？下棋是運動嗎？那電競遊戲是嗎？還有，誰可以參與運動比賽？還有2024巴黎奧運的特色項目是什麼？這本繪本還讓我們知道夏季奧運、冬季奧運以及帕運的前世今生。充滿了運動的趣事、紀錄、人物肖像和關於運動和奧運會歷史的驚人故事，是全世界最有趣的一本書，讓你了解關於運動的一切事情！這本書包含嚴謹準確的知識，插畫風格卻非常有特色和不拘一格，有著《威利在哪裡》的細節描繪，讓孩子可以在每個頁面停留許久。我們還可以看到關於運動的規則、選手服裝、作弊，以及突破身體極限方面等趣味的事件。　　你知道嗎……　　 ... Read more

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★這是世界上關於運動歷史最有趣的一本書，讓你了解體育和奧運的一切★★不可思議的精采插圖讓你目不轉睛★從古到今，各種運動都有其起源及發展，除了強健身體，還發展了競賽。既然有比賽就需要規則、適合的場地和服裝，這本書裡把這些知識有系統邏輯的介紹。可是等等，這本書還帶領我們去思考，什麼是運動？國際舞蹈是嗎？下棋是運動嗎？那電競遊戲是嗎？還有，誰可以參與運動比賽？還有2024巴黎奧運的特色項目是什麼？這本繪本還讓我們知道夏季奧運、冬季奧運以及帕運的前世今生。充滿了運動的趣事、紀錄、人物肖像和關於運動和奧運會歷史的驚人故事，是全世界最有趣的一本書，讓你了解關於運動的一切事情！這本書包含嚴謹準確的知識，插畫風格卻非常有特色和不拘一格，有著《威利在哪裡》的細節描繪，讓孩子可以在每個頁面停留許久。我們還可以看到關於運動的規則、選手服裝、作弊，以及突破身體極限方面等趣味的事件。　　你知道嗎……　　
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Daphné et le karaté

by Micheline Lanthier ...

Daphné est plutôt timide et manque de confiance en elle. Elle trouve sa vie grise et ennuyeuse. Elle a peu d’amies, sans compter qu’elle est le souffre-douleur de « Maxime La Terreur ». Pour tromper son ennui, sa mère lui remet le livret des activités sportives et récréatives offertes dans la ville. Daphné se découvre alors un nouvel intérêt qui va transformer sa vie. Comment s’y prend-elle pour ... Read more

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Daphné est plutôt timide et manque de confiance en elle. Elle trouve sa vie grise et ennuyeuse. Elle a peu d’amies, sans compter qu’elle est le souffre-douleur de « Maxime La Terreur ». Pour tromper son ennui, sa mère lui remet le livret des activités sportives et récréatives offertes dans la ville. Daphné se découvre alors un nouvel intérêt qui va transformer sa vie. Comment s’y prend-elle pour
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Manuale Italiano-Cinese di terminologia calcistica

by Jacopo Maria Mazzanti ...

L’Autore ha concepito in modo originale uno strumento unico nel suo genere.Si tratta di un manuale dei termini calcistici in uso nel calcio internazionale, che consente a studenti, appassionati e curiosi di entrare nella dimensione linguistica dei termini calcistici fra l’Occidente e la Cina.L’opera è divisa in tre parti.Nella prima parte una efficace sintesi storica contestualizza l’uso del ... Read more

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L’Autore ha concepito in modo originale uno strumento unico nel suo genere.Si tratta di un manuale dei termini calcistici in uso nel calcio internazionale, che consente a studenti, appassionati e curiosi di entrare nella dimensione linguistica dei termini calcistici fra l’Occidente e la Cina.L’opera è divisa in tre parti.Nella prima parte una efficace sintesi storica contestualizza l’uso del
... Read more
Perfect Balance

A Young Athlete's Guide to the World of Gymnastics

by Julia Konner ...

Become a stronger, more informed gymnast with this practical guide for young athletes, filled with unique insights, advice, tips, strategies and more intended for young gymnasts who want to feel heard and understood in one of the toughest, most competitive sports.Gymnastics is one of the fastest growing sports, particularly for young girls. Yet despite its popularity, many young athletes quit ... Read more

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Become a stronger, more informed gymnast with this practical guide for young athletes, filled with unique insights, advice, tips, strategies and more intended for young gymnasts who want to feel heard and understood in one of the toughest, most competitive sports.Gymnastics is one of the fastest growing sports, particularly for young girls. Yet despite its popularity, many young athletes quit
... Read more

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