Author: Kat Miller
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170460
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Requiring high levels of athleticism and lots of hard work and practice, volleyball is an exciting sport. Aimed at both high school womens volleyball players and young women who just happen to be curious about volleyball, this book introduces the terms, techniques, and tips theyll need to become great players. The book offers a quick history of the sport and explains the rules of the game. There are extensive tips on staying healthyincluding eating right, proper stretching techniques, the dangers of overtraining, and dealing with injuries. Also addressed are the challenges of playing on a team and the need for good sportswomanship. Competition at the high school, college, and professional level is discussed, along with opportunities to play recreationally.
Volleyball: Girls Rocking It
Author: Kat Miller
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170460
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Requiring high levels of athleticism and lots of hard work and practice, volleyball is an exciting sport. Aimed at both high school womens volleyball players and young women who just happen to be curious about volleyball, this book introduces the terms, techniques, and tips theyll need to become great players. The book offers a quick history of the sport and explains the rules of the game. There are extensive tips on staying healthyincluding eating right, proper stretching techniques, the dangers of overtraining, and dealing with injuries. Also addressed are the challenges of playing on a team and the need for good sportswomanship. Competition at the high school, college, and professional level is discussed, along with opportunities to play recreationally.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170460
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Requiring high levels of athleticism and lots of hard work and practice, volleyball is an exciting sport. Aimed at both high school womens volleyball players and young women who just happen to be curious about volleyball, this book introduces the terms, techniques, and tips theyll need to become great players. The book offers a quick history of the sport and explains the rules of the game. There are extensive tips on staying healthyincluding eating right, proper stretching techniques, the dangers of overtraining, and dealing with injuries. Also addressed are the challenges of playing on a team and the need for good sportswomanship. Competition at the high school, college, and professional level is discussed, along with opportunities to play recreationally.
Basketball: Girls Rocking It
Author: Barry Mableton
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170355
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
In 1972, equality of the sexes took a major step forward with the enactment of Title IX, which said that young women could not be excluded from playing their favorite sports in school. By 1976, women's basketball was an Olympic sport and well en route to becoming one of the most popular women's sports. This book introduces all the tips, tricks, and courtside lingo of basketball to active middle school-aged girls. The rules of the game are covered, as are the drills, nutrition essentials, and health regimens that will turn any devoted athlete into a star on the court.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170355
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
In 1972, equality of the sexes took a major step forward with the enactment of Title IX, which said that young women could not be excluded from playing their favorite sports in school. By 1976, women's basketball was an Olympic sport and well en route to becoming one of the most popular women's sports. This book introduces all the tips, tricks, and courtside lingo of basketball to active middle school-aged girls. The rules of the game are covered, as are the drills, nutrition essentials, and health regimens that will turn any devoted athlete into a star on the court.
Gymnastics: Girls Rocking It
Author: Glen F. Stanley
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170371
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This informative resource explores some of the basic principles of gymnastics and the factors that motivate girls who dedicate themselves to perfecting the sport’s skills. It analyzes body types and sizes, age, and building gymnastic strength and flexibility. Some beneficial exercises and stretches are described as well as basic skills. Common ailments and injuries and how to avoid them are discussed, as are nutrition and eating disorders. Equipment required for basic events––balance beam, floor exercise, uneven bars, and vault––is explained as well as the ways to perform safely. This indispensable volume offers girls an interesting and instructional guide.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170371
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This informative resource explores some of the basic principles of gymnastics and the factors that motivate girls who dedicate themselves to perfecting the sport’s skills. It analyzes body types and sizes, age, and building gymnastic strength and flexibility. Some beneficial exercises and stretches are described as well as basic skills. Common ailments and injuries and how to avoid them are discussed, as are nutrition and eating disorders. Equipment required for basic events––balance beam, floor exercise, uneven bars, and vault––is explained as well as the ways to perform safely. This indispensable volume offers girls an interesting and instructional guide.
Soccer: Girls Rocking It
Author: Nicholas Faulkner
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170398
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This title is perfect for inspiring any girl to join the ranks of the most popular sport in the world: soccer. The straightforward information teaches pretty much everything there is to know about the game, including the rules, skills for success, proper exercises and training, the competition circuit, and the first steps to joining a team. Not only does this book promote physical activity, but it also levels the playing field in this historically male-dominated sport, giving girls the confidence to get out there and win.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170398
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This title is perfect for inspiring any girl to join the ranks of the most popular sport in the world: soccer. The straightforward information teaches pretty much everything there is to know about the game, including the rules, skills for success, proper exercises and training, the competition circuit, and the first steps to joining a team. Not only does this book promote physical activity, but it also levels the playing field in this historically male-dominated sport, giving girls the confidence to get out there and win.
Tennis: Girls Rocking It
Author: Nita Mallick
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 150817041X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Tennis powerhouses like Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova make it difficult to believe that tennis was originally a man’s sport. Since the early twentieth century, however, girls and women of all ages and skill levels have secured a permanent place on the tennis court. After discussing the history of women in the sport and the importance of Title IX, this exciting primer describes the rules, equipment, and skills required to play. Readers will learn how to grip, volley, and swing their way to an invigorating match. Profiles of key players, past and present, will interest tennis novices and pros alike.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 150817041X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Tennis powerhouses like Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova make it difficult to believe that tennis was originally a man’s sport. Since the early twentieth century, however, girls and women of all ages and skill levels have secured a permanent place on the tennis court. After discussing the history of women in the sport and the importance of Title IX, this exciting primer describes the rules, equipment, and skills required to play. Readers will learn how to grip, volley, and swing their way to an invigorating match. Profiles of key players, past and present, will interest tennis novices and pros alike.
Figure Skating: Girls Rocking It
Author: Pete Michalski
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170339
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
The contemporary era has been the most revolutionary for women in sports, with more females involved in athletics than ever before, at all age and skill levels, largely due to the push to make school sports inclusive for girls and women. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to and historical overview of figure skating. It covers all aspects of participation in the sport and staying safe on the ice. Included are anecdotal and inspirational success stories of figure-skating luminaries, and special attention is paid to recent advances and trends in the sport.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170339
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
The contemporary era has been the most revolutionary for women in sports, with more females involved in athletics than ever before, at all age and skill levels, largely due to the push to make school sports inclusive for girls and women. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to and historical overview of figure skating. It covers all aspects of participation in the sport and staying safe on the ice. Included are anecdotal and inspirational success stories of figure-skating luminaries, and special attention is paid to recent advances and trends in the sport.
Track and Field: Girls Rocking It
Author: Myrna Carroll
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170436
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This book introduces the influence of Title IX legislation on track and field. It begins with an introduction to all of the different activities in track and field for those just becoming interested in this sport. The book goes on to detail how athletes train and how they need to prepare themselves physically and mentally to participate in the sport. The book ends with a listing of track and field events and the kinds of things readers can expect to see as a participant or an audience member. Photographs illustrate the book and help readers visualize the sport.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170436
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This book introduces the influence of Title IX legislation on track and field. It begins with an introduction to all of the different activities in track and field for those just becoming interested in this sport. The book goes on to detail how athletes train and how they need to prepare themselves physically and mentally to participate in the sport. The book ends with a listing of track and field events and the kinds of things readers can expect to see as a participant or an audience member. Photographs illustrate the book and help readers visualize the sport.
Fast-Pitch Softball: Girls Rocking It
Author: Abigael McIntyre
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170320
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
The first softball game was played in 1887, and while it didn’t even include a ball, this sport has been gaining in popularity ever since. This instructive book teaches readers the basics of the fast-pitch game, including the differences between it and slow-pitch ball. Readers will learn all about rules, equipment, field positions, and more. Handy tips will help players play their best game. Featured players in fast-pitch offer insights for anyone, whether they just want to read about the game or are eager to get out on the field and into the game.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1508170320
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
The first softball game was played in 1887, and while it didn’t even include a ball, this sport has been gaining in popularity ever since. This instructive book teaches readers the basics of the fast-pitch game, including the differences between it and slow-pitch ball. Readers will learn all about rules, equipment, field positions, and more. Handy tips will help players play their best game. Featured players in fast-pitch offer insights for anyone, whether they just want to read about the game or are eager to get out on the field and into the game.
Misty
Author: Misty May-Treanor
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439155771
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The passionate, poignant, and triumphant story of two-time Olympic gold medal–winning beach volleyball icon Misty May-Treanor. More than any Olympics in history, the 2008 Beijing Summer Games captured the world’s imagination, and Misty May-Treanor became one of the biggest U.S. stars on the global stage. Now she shares the story of her life and remarkable athletic career. Destined for beach volleyball superstardom, having been raised on famed Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, California, Misty talks about the personal and professional challenges she has faced and the life lessons she has learned in the process. From growing up with two driven, competitive, accomplished athlete parents and living in a volatile household rocked for years by their alcoholism to the heartbreaking death of her mother from cancer, Misty reveals intimate details never before publicly discussed. She tells behind-the-scenes stories about her eight-year climb to the top of beach volleyball with partners Holly McPeak and Kerri Walsh; her career-threatening injuries; her role on ABC’s hit television show Dancing with the Stars; and of course, her historic two Olympic gold medals and the special rewards they’ve brought. Offering an unprecedented glimpse into the life of a cherished celebrity sports icon and an ambassador for women’s athletics, Misty will touch, inspire, and empower readers everywhere.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439155771
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
The passionate, poignant, and triumphant story of two-time Olympic gold medal–winning beach volleyball icon Misty May-Treanor. More than any Olympics in history, the 2008 Beijing Summer Games captured the world’s imagination, and Misty May-Treanor became one of the biggest U.S. stars on the global stage. Now she shares the story of her life and remarkable athletic career. Destined for beach volleyball superstardom, having been raised on famed Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, California, Misty talks about the personal and professional challenges she has faced and the life lessons she has learned in the process. From growing up with two driven, competitive, accomplished athlete parents and living in a volatile household rocked for years by their alcoholism to the heartbreaking death of her mother from cancer, Misty reveals intimate details never before publicly discussed. She tells behind-the-scenes stories about her eight-year climb to the top of beach volleyball with partners Holly McPeak and Kerri Walsh; her career-threatening injuries; her role on ABC’s hit television show Dancing with the Stars; and of course, her historic two Olympic gold medals and the special rewards they’ve brought. Offering an unprecedented glimpse into the life of a cherished celebrity sports icon and an ambassador for women’s athletics, Misty will touch, inspire, and empower readers everywhere.
North of the Killing Hand
Author: Joni M Fisher
Publisher: Joni M Fisher
ISBN: 0997257539
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Tragedy awakens a warrior A young woman, raised in the Amazon, must choose between the rule of law and the temptation of revenge after she moves to the United States.
Publisher: Joni M Fisher
ISBN: 0997257539
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Tragedy awakens a warrior A young woman, raised in the Amazon, must choose between the rule of law and the temptation of revenge after she moves to the United States.