Author: Victoria Jamieson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101997796
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of When Stars Are Scattered comes a Olympics-themed picture book that brings home the bacon. This hilarious story makes a great read-aloud for the 2021 Summer Games! Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down. It's just great practice for the Winter Games! This encouraging and funny story is for every kid who's ever been told "you can't win 'em all." "A humorous romp."—Publishers Weekly
Olympig!
Author: Victoria Jamieson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101997796
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of When Stars Are Scattered comes a Olympics-themed picture book that brings home the bacon. This hilarious story makes a great read-aloud for the 2021 Summer Games! Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down. It's just great practice for the Winter Games! This encouraging and funny story is for every kid who's ever been told "you can't win 'em all." "A humorous romp."—Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101997796
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of When Stars Are Scattered comes a Olympics-themed picture book that brings home the bacon. This hilarious story makes a great read-aloud for the 2021 Summer Games! Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down. It's just great practice for the Winter Games! This encouraging and funny story is for every kid who's ever been told "you can't win 'em all." "A humorous romp."—Publishers Weekly
The Story of the Olympics
Author: Minna Lacey
Publisher: 3.2 Young Reading Series Two (Blue)
ISBN: 9781409545934
Category : Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Introduces young readers to the history of the Olympics, describing how the games were created and profiling the greatest athletes who have competed. Suggested level: primary.
Publisher: 3.2 Young Reading Series Two (Blue)
ISBN: 9781409545934
Category : Olympics
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Introduces young readers to the history of the Olympics, describing how the games were created and profiling the greatest athletes who have competed. Suggested level: primary.
What Are the Summer Olympics?
Author: Gail Herman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399542906
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands. The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399542906
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands. The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold.
Curious George and the Summer Games
Author: H A Rey
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 0358242215
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
George is curious about all the field day Summer Games, but what sporting event will he compete in? Every year, the town has a Summer Games field day, and George wants to join in on the fun, especially if the prize is a medal But what is the perfect Summer Games event for a little monkey? When George finds a sport that he loves and is a natural at, he must practice, practice, practice. With some teamwork and cheering on the contestants, George is ready to make this the best Summer Games
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 0358242215
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
George is curious about all the field day Summer Games, but what sporting event will he compete in? Every year, the town has a Summer Games field day, and George wants to join in on the fun, especially if the prize is a medal But what is the perfect Summer Games event for a little monkey? When George finds a sport that he loves and is a natural at, he must practice, practice, practice. With some teamwork and cheering on the contestants, George is ready to make this the best Summer Games
Wilma Unlimited
Author: Kathleen Krull
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152012670
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
A biography of Wilma Rudolph, an African-American who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track during a single Olympics.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152012670
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
A biography of Wilma Rudolph, an African-American who overcame crippling polio as a child to become the first woman to win three gold medals in track during a single Olympics.
G is for Gold Medal
Author: Brad Herzog
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1410307964
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From the first games held in ancient Greece to the cultural extravaganzas of recent years, there have been some incredible and amazing events and milestones in the world of Olympic sports. Now in G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet, writer Brad Herzog showcases those athletes and events that not only set sports records but also impacted history and world views. Learn the meaning behind the five interlocking rings featured on the Olympic flag. Cheer on American Jim Thorpe as he won the pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, only to lose his medals later. Read how the man dubbed as the "world's laziest high jumper" won the gold in 1968 and later had a jump named after him. All these moments and more are brought to life in G is for Gold Medal. Brad Herzog has written travel and sports books for readers young and old. His books with Sleeping Bear include the best-selling H is for Home Run: A Baseball Alphabet. Brad lives on California's Monterey Peninsula. Doug Bowles has been a freelance illustrator for more than twenty years. His books for Sleeping Bear include One Kansas Farmer: A Kansas Number Book and S is for Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet. Doug lives in Leawood, Kansas.
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN: 1410307964
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
From the first games held in ancient Greece to the cultural extravaganzas of recent years, there have been some incredible and amazing events and milestones in the world of Olympic sports. Now in G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet, writer Brad Herzog showcases those athletes and events that not only set sports records but also impacted history and world views. Learn the meaning behind the five interlocking rings featured on the Olympic flag. Cheer on American Jim Thorpe as he won the pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, only to lose his medals later. Read how the man dubbed as the "world's laziest high jumper" won the gold in 1968 and later had a jump named after him. All these moments and more are brought to life in G is for Gold Medal. Brad Herzog has written travel and sports books for readers young and old. His books with Sleeping Bear include the best-selling H is for Home Run: A Baseball Alphabet. Brad lives on California's Monterey Peninsula. Doug Bowles has been a freelance illustrator for more than twenty years. His books for Sleeping Bear include One Kansas Farmer: A Kansas Number Book and S is for Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet. Doug lives in Leawood, Kansas.
She's Got This
Author: Laurie Hernandez
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063018926
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
A New York Times bestseller! From gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnast and bestselling author Laurie Hernandez comes a picture book about chasing your dreams and never giving up. Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying—and becoming a gymnast. When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought. Through this heartwarming and inspirational story, featuring vibrant art from #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor-winning artist Nina Mata, Laurie imparts important lessons she learned on her way to Olympic glory: You always have to get back up and try again, and you always have to believe in yourself.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063018926
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
A New York Times bestseller! From gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnast and bestselling author Laurie Hernandez comes a picture book about chasing your dreams and never giving up. Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying—and becoming a gymnast. When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought. Through this heartwarming and inspirational story, featuring vibrant art from #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor-winning artist Nina Mata, Laurie imparts important lessons she learned on her way to Olympic glory: You always have to get back up and try again, and you always have to believe in yourself.
The Complete Kids
Author: Angie Middleton
Publisher: Kitchen Lover
ISBN: 9781729154441
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Cooking for the kids is a tricky task and it requires a lot of patience, love and time. No matter how good a cook you are, if your kids do not like a particular thing, they simply refuse to eat it, making you feel like a bad person. Every mother is concerned with their kids eating healthy, yet the kids are always looking for other choices.We have come up with a comprehensive cookbook for kids after doing a lot of research. Our recipes are healthy, yet they are full of creativity and fun: two things which kids love the most. This book is a collection of different breakfast recipes, some recipes of healthy and energizing drinks which the kids will definitely enjoy, and definitely some scrumptious deserts. The book also focuses particularly on recipes of different types of pastas and noodles which have incorporated vegetables in a tricky manner. The book also consists of some awesome recipes of snacks which can also be used as main course. You can also pack these snacks in the lunchboxes and feel satisfy that your kids are going to eat something healthy every day.
Publisher: Kitchen Lover
ISBN: 9781729154441
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Cooking for the kids is a tricky task and it requires a lot of patience, love and time. No matter how good a cook you are, if your kids do not like a particular thing, they simply refuse to eat it, making you feel like a bad person. Every mother is concerned with their kids eating healthy, yet the kids are always looking for other choices.We have come up with a comprehensive cookbook for kids after doing a lot of research. Our recipes are healthy, yet they are full of creativity and fun: two things which kids love the most. This book is a collection of different breakfast recipes, some recipes of healthy and energizing drinks which the kids will definitely enjoy, and definitely some scrumptious deserts. The book also focuses particularly on recipes of different types of pastas and noodles which have incorporated vegetables in a tricky manner. The book also consists of some awesome recipes of snacks which can also be used as main course. You can also pack these snacks in the lunchboxes and feel satisfy that your kids are going to eat something healthy every day.
Anholt's Artists Activity Book
Author: Laurence Anholt
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9781438001142
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Presents seven art projects, sharing tips and techniques on painting, sculpting, and drawing to develop reader's creative confidence.
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9781438001142
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Presents seven art projects, sharing tips and techniques on painting, sculpting, and drawing to develop reader's creative confidence.
Camping Activity Book for Families
Author: Linda Hamilton
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493064231
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Winner of the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Award in the Children's Interactive category! Camping Activity Book for Familiesoffers up a wide variety of activities, games, crafts, songs, and goodold-fashioned fun for parents and children to share in the wonders ofthe outdoors. Whether it’s creating pinecone art and giant nestsor going on nature-themed scavenger hunts, observing the nightsky, or playing flashlight tag at the campground, this book gets thewhole family engaged in everything outdoors. Fully revised and updated, with age-specificrecommendations, activity suggestions for parents, family conversationstarter sidebars, and kids-only tips, this book has fun activities for everyminute and every age group.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493064231
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Winner of the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Award in the Children's Interactive category! Camping Activity Book for Familiesoffers up a wide variety of activities, games, crafts, songs, and goodold-fashioned fun for parents and children to share in the wonders ofthe outdoors. Whether it’s creating pinecone art and giant nestsor going on nature-themed scavenger hunts, observing the nightsky, or playing flashlight tag at the campground, this book gets thewhole family engaged in everything outdoors. Fully revised and updated, with age-specificrecommendations, activity suggestions for parents, family conversationstarter sidebars, and kids-only tips, this book has fun activities for everyminute and every age group.