Sports World
12 total works
A girl takes lessons in ice skating and gradually learns to skate. Highlights such aspects of the sport as professional skaters, figure skating, speed skating, ice hockey, and ice shows.
Shows a girl learning the fundamentals of sailing with the help of an adult friend. Identifies and explains the parts of a sailboat and mentions various professional sailing competitions.
Looks at the different kinds of modern dance steps and rhythms, exercises for dancers, and the ethnic origins of modern dancing.
Shows a girl and her classmates learning to swim and dive. Highlights such aspects of this recreation as types of strokes, professional competitions, and water sports.
Shows a boy learning to ride his new bicycle and fix a punctured tire. Highlights the Tour de France and various cycling techniques.
An introduction, in simple text and photographs, to the techniques and equipment of skiing.
Readers learn some guidelines for hiking and taking long walks, including suggestions for necessary preparations such as proper shoes and clothing, and backpacking equipment.
Beginners learn the skills, techniques, and rules of tennis.
A father teaches his son how to fish. Also includes facts about commercial fishing.
Readers learn the fundamental skills, techniques, and safety precautions of canoeing and kayaking.
Beginning judo students learn the skills, techniques, and exercises that help them master this art of unarmed self-defense.
Describes the skills and techniques used in the running, jumping, throwing, and vaulting events that make up track and field sports.