Read about the perilous quest to reach the summit of the tallest mountain on Earth. The Scholastic History Readers series was created especially to bring history to life for beginning readers. This book introduces readers to Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay--the first men to reach the peak of Mount Everest. Difficult climbing conditions on Everest--rough terrain, cold temperatures, and high…
An introduction to gymnastics features demonstrations of a variety of techniques and skills, including floor and equipment exercises, and provides advice on choosing a gym, wearing the proper clothing, and composing routines.
Relates the story of the fifteen-year-old Alaskan boy and his dogs as they prepare for and then run the 158-mile course of the Junior Iditarod Race.
Fishing expert Duane Lund pours a lifetime of experience into the perfect introduction to fishing. Children will learn about equipment, bait, lures and weather, as well as how to locate fish and more! It will feel as if Duane is your personal guide.
Introduces competitive swimming, including the different types of strokes, the equipment used, and how swimming races are organized.
Since the fast success of Lanny Poffo's new book, Limericks from the Heart (and Lungs!) it has sparked new interest for his 1988 book: Leaping Lanny: Wrestling with Rhyme. Have a glimpse into the poetic soul of "The Genius" of the World Wrestling Federation.
Provides advice on equipment and preparations for weight lifting, describes a specific program of training spread over two days, and suggests follow-up activities.
The pocket guide to table tennis is designed to help players who already have a basic understanding of the game to improve their performance through match analysis and better tactical planning.
In Peek-a-Boo! Baby!, vivid photography of adorable baby faces matched with large lift-the-flaps make for an engaging first book that's tons of fun for babies and their parents!Part of a new baby faces line, these sturdy, small board books are just right for curious little ones fascinated by other babies. By turning the page and lifting the sturdy flaps, babies can observe the faces of a range …
Discusses the origins and history of the winter Olympics, describes the development and rules of each sport, profiles stars from earlier games, and offers statistics and lists of winners.