Sports in Action
24 total works
Ages 6 to 9 years. Children will learn the rules and skills involved in playing baseball. Lively, full-colour photographs help to demonstrate such basics as pitching, fouling, and bunting. Necessary equipment and safety precautions are also covered along with: the layout of a baseball diamond and player positions; catching and throwing techniques; when to run and when to stay put; different variations of baseball from slow pitch to cricket.
Ages 6 to 9 years. The competitive world of horseback riding starts with caring for horses. Children will learn about the daily care of horses and the basics of horseback riding including equipment, mounting and dismounting, turning, stopping, trotting, and cantering. Other topics cover: practising; preparing for competitions; competing in events such as show jumping; equitation or form and appearance.
Field Events in Action provides beginners with an in-depth look at these exciting Olympic events. Children will read about both throwing events, such as javelin and discus throws, and jumping events, such as the long jump and pole vault. Vivid pictures and step-by-step instructions cover such topics as
• different field-event competitions
• rules and scoring systems of each field event
• how to handle the equipment safely
• building strength
• different field-event competitions
• rules and scoring systems of each field event
• how to handle the equipment safely
• building strength
Ages 6 to 9 years. It's not a stretch to believe that kids will love this book! Yoga is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of exercise in the world! In addition to increasing flexibility, yoga builds strength and co-ordination. Beautiful full-colour images and engaging text introduce kids to: the history of yoga; the ins and outs of yogic breathing and meditation; safe ways of performing yoga poses.