This book examines the position of striker, discussing the athletic skills required and the execution of key plays.
This book describes the process involved in minting coins and printing paper money and steps taken to prevent counterfeiting.
This introduction to Formula One racing discusses famous drivers, pit crews, safety, events, and prize money.
This book discusses the history of demolition derby competition and the types of vehicles, various events, and tactics involved.
This introduction to drag racing discusses its history, race classes, safety, events, and prize money.
This book provides an overview of the history and development of go-karts, racing formats, and go-kart competitions.
This introduction to Indy Car racing discusses famous drivers, pit crews, safety, events, and prize money.
Giddyup! All About the Rodeo: Rodeo Bronc Riders gives readers in grades 4–8 an up-close look at this exciting sport, including the necessary equipment and techniques, famous riders, animals, and more!
Giddyup! All About the Rodeo: Rodeo Barrel Racers gives readers in grades 4–8 an up-close look at rodeo barrel racing, including the necessary equipment and techniques, famous riders, animals, and more!
Hold on tight! All About the Rodeo: Rodeo Bull Riders gives readers in grades 4–8 an up-close look at this exciting and dangerous sport!
Hold on tight! All About the Rodeo: Rodeo Steer Wrestlers gives readers in grades 4–8 an up-close look at this exciting and dangerous sport, including equipment and techniques, famous riders, and more!
Giddyup! All About the Rodeo: Rodeo Ropers gives readers in grades 4–8 an up-close look at this exciting sport, including equipment and techniques, famous ropers, and more!
This introduction to kiteboarding provides information on the sport's history, equipment, safety measures, tricks, skills, competitions, and stars.
This introduction to kickboxing provides information on the sport's equipment, training, rules, competitions, and rankings.
This introduction to wrestling provides information on the sport's history, equipment, training requirements, skills, and competitions.
Infographics: Shape of the Game covers the basic geometry of sports, the geometric designs and three-dimensional spaces of sports, and examples of real-world sports geometry. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.
Strategic Statistics digs into the statistics and analytics of sports and how they're used to help make major decisions, professional careers based on sports statistics, and records held as a result of examining sports statistics and analytics. Using colorful and engaging infographics, the Sports-Graphics series breaks down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports. Includes charts, graphs, and maps to provide key content in an appealing and accessible way.
Infographics: On the Scoreboard covers how each sport is scored, how players work to score more, and score-based records. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.
Infographics: Angles of Achievement covers the angles and arcs in sports as well as records held as a result of utilizing the optimal angles. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.
Infographics: Engineering a Win covers the many ways engineering has led to better equipment, facilities, and better overall athletic performance. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.
Infographics: Every Second Counts covers the timing of sports, including: timing of each sport, speed and velocity, and how shaving off time can win the game. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.
In the United States alone there are close to 60 million hikers. And it's the most popular outdoor activity in Canada. While hiking is a lot of fun, there are many health benefits, including physical exercise and stress relief from being out in nature. Using poetry and expository text, T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet gives young readers an A-to-Z guide on how to prepare and make the most of their outdoor adventures. Front and back matter includes information on trail symbols and instructions on how to read a compass.
Ready to step up to the starting line? There’s a race to be won! Get ready to learn about the athletes who will do whatever it takes to run, swim, bike, and climb to the finish line. In this nonfiction book, readers will explore a variety of people-powered racing competitions, including running, swimming, biking, orienteering, speed climbing, and so much more.
Do you have a need for speed? In motorsports, there are countless races to be run—and won. Drivers test their limits, set impressive records, and race to beat their rivals. Motorsport is a high-stakes, high-speed world. Pull up to the starting line to see how cars, boats, planes, and other extreme vehicles have fared in some of the world’s biggest races in. In this nonfiction book, readers will learn about extreme vehicles, top competitors, history-making races, and what to expect next in automobile, motorcycle, powerboat, airplane, and kart racing.
In Off-Road Vehicles: Trucks, readers will discover how these versatile workhorses have become some of the best-selling vehicles. It includes facts about their powerful engines, their towing power, and their many uses on and off the highway. Hitch a ride into the cargo-carrying, load-towing world of trucks! Peek under the hood to learn why pickups pack a punch!