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1) Martial arts
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
There is definitely an art to performing karate, tae kwon do, and judo. These martial arts take patience, practice, and strength to learn. But in addition to art, there's also science behind how the skills learned in martial arts work! In this book, young martial artists discover how the laws of physics apply to their sport.
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
[2025]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Young readers who love adventure and dream of exploring the farthest corners of the universe are sure to love this guide to far-out galaxies! After readers enroll in space school, they are presented with a variety of hands-on tasks to help them prepare to explore other galaxies. These tasks are age-appropriate activities and experiments designed to show readers how space science works in action. The simple, accessible main text explains the science...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Gladiators were mostly slaves and ex-soldiers, but some actually volunteered to fight for ancient Rome's entertainment. Gladiators went to special schools to acquire the skills needed to best opponents and survive to fight another day. This absorbing book gives detailed descriptions of weapons, armor, rules of the arena, and different-- often gruesome-- gladiatorial events. Roman history comes alive in photographs of the Colosseum and ancient artifacts,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In the heat of the moment, anything can happen in sports. A British heavyweight boxer once punched himself during a match. Fans throw balls, toys, and even octopuses on the field or ice. Stories of weird sports moments engage readers with lots of detail--especially because they're true! Colorful photographs enhance the wild moments, genuine gaffs, and a super-long soccer match that went on for 3 hours and 38 minutes with no winner. Fact boxes and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What could be more fun than jumping off a high platform attached to only a vine? The inspiration for bungee jumping, this strange and dangerous pastime comes from Vanuatu in the South Pacific. Some people get a rush from risking their lives in sport--and readers will, too, just learning about them! Full-color photographs of risky hobbies, rituals, and competitions from around the world augment the real stories about them included in the main content,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group's PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Drones are frequently associated with spies and the military, but the truth is that they are used for many other purposes--animal observation, disaster surveillance, and filmmaking, for example! As the uses for drones and need for skilled operators rises, this is a field that is proving itself to be increasingly challenging, exciting, and fun" --
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Lexile measure
560L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread around the world, it's left many adults and children searching for answers about how they can stay safe. By focusing on facts presented in a relatable way rather than fear, this illustrated guide to health and safety gives children the tools they need to understand what's happening in the world and to discover how they can become a virus warrior. Facts about coronaviruses are paired with essential information about...
