Hockey in Action

by Niki Walker

Published 1 October 1999

Badminton in Action

by Niki Walker

Published 1 January 2003
Ages 6 to 9 years. Badminton may be known as a relaxing backyard game, but as the world's fastest racquet sport, it is action packed, thrilling, and very demanding. This book uses full-colour photography and engaging text to help the sport take flight in young readers' minds. Children will learn: How to perform forehands and backhands; Strategies for covering the court; How to make serves and speciality shots count; Rules and scoring; The differences between singles and doubles play.

Bowling in Action

by Niki Walker

Published 1 January 2003
Ages 6 to 9 years. Children of any age, size, or strength can enjoy an afternoon of bowling. Children will be bowled over by the sport's great subtlety and technique. This book uses bright photographs and diagrams to complement clear text that explains: The basics of five- and ten-pin bowling; The proper grip and how to get spin on the ball; The fun and challenges of bowling in a league; What to do when faced with difficult shots; How to keep score and ways to improve your average.

Hockey (Ice) In Action

by Niki Walker

Published 1 January 2000
Grab your skates and hit the ice with Hockey in Action. This book brings to life the exhilaration of the fastest sport in the world using step-by-step instructions on how to play on the ice. Hockey equipment and rules of play are also described as well as such techniques as:
• how to maneuver on skates
• stick handling
• passing the puck and shooting
• making a save in the goalie’s net

Soccer In Action

by Niki Walker

Published 1 October 1999
Goooaaaallllll! Crabtree scores with Soccer in Action— an exciting book that explores the most popular sport in the world. Kids will love learning and practicing skills such as kicking, dribbling, and trapping. Spectacular full-color photographs accompany the clear, detailed text showing:
•different player positions
•warm-up exercises
•maneuvering the ball with your foot and your head
•types of shots & saves