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Trouble starts at State’s training camp when two obnoxious sophomores, nicknamed the Touchdown Twins, become more interested in personal glory than in team play.This leads to a showdown with Chip.

The antagonism grows and eventually engulfs the entire squad to such an extent that an important game is lost.It appears that State’s defense of the conference title is hopeless.But Chip, playing in every game despite an injured shoulder, inspires the team to keep fighting.

Through it all, Chip finds time to help a confused high school football star, Skip Miller, make the biggest decision of his life and struggles to convince the Touchdown Twins that you can’t win without team play and a tough, hard-hitting spirit. ... Read more

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Wildcat and Fraidycat, feline soccer players of different temperaments, discover that they can both be on the team if they learn the rules, play fair, and try hard. ... Read more

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Text and illustrations give instructions for a variety of aerobic exercises. ... Read more

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Although at first Ryan and the other members of the Braves baseball team are disappointed in the strange coaching tactics of their new coach, they eventually discover the benefits of cooperating and listening to what he has to say about baseball, life, and God. ... Read more

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Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health in Early Life is a complete and thorough compilation of scientific information on the growth of young children - much of it previously unavailable. This breakthrough book describes changes in functional, motor, and sensomotor development in young children as related to somatic growth, body composition, and nutrition. Packed with original experimental data derived from repeated cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, the book presents results that can be used as reference standards. Human studies are supplemented by data from experimental animal models to provide in-depth information on many difficult research areas. Specifically, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health in Early Life analyzes the impact of environment, exercise, diet, and prenatal factors on body composition, fat distribution, dietary intake, and blood lipid levels in children 3 to 6 years of age. It also reviews functional development in marginally and severely malnourished and obese children. Written by a leading nutrition researcher who has worked in the field for more than twenty years, this monumental resource provides today's research standards for investigating the complex physical development of young children. ... Read more

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Younger children can begin to understand winter sports in this beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read book. Vivid full-page and full-color illustrations appear on every right-hand page. The facing page holds four or five lines of text accompanied by smaller pictures that capture the spirit of the sport being explained. ... Read more

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After bunnies wake up from a good night's sleep, they brush their teeth, eat their breakfast, and do their warm-ups. All the bunnies in Carlson's brightly illustrated neighborhood enjoy exercising. ... Read more

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Spot the Difference Animals introduces young learners to many different animals and their external body parts. Readers learn about the appearance and function of different body parts, and stunning photographs show how these body parts can look on different

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Colorful pictures and simple rhyming texts help children guess what's peeking through the die-cut windows in these two fun board books.The anticipation of what's hiding on the next page and the bright, engaging illustrations will keep youngsters guessing and giggling all the way to the suprise endings.Amazon.com Review
Nina Laden's illustrations in this simple, rhyming board bookare truly magical. The format is straightforward: on alternatingtwo-page spreads, the words "Peek a" are repeated, opposite anillustrated page with a die-cut hole, behind which lurks a cow ("MOO!"),a green ghost ("BOO!"), and a mirror (you guessed it, "YOU!"). Theyoungest readers will delight in trying to guess who--or what--ispeeking through the window, and can easily grip the baby-fist-size holesto turn the pages for the answers. The picture of the "ZOO!" isfabulous. Through the hole, all that can be seen is a wild pattern ofcolors, stripes, and spots. Turn the page, and find a wild kingdom ofanimals, one in front of the other: peacock, zebra, penguin, cheetah,elephant, and more. Ready for more peekaboo fun? Try Nina Laden's Ready, Set, Go! . (Babyto preschool) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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My Son's Favorite Book-- BY FAR!
When my son was 9 months old, I took him to a bookstore to try to find some new books for vacation.He really likes Karen Katz books, because he loves peek-a-boo and lifting the flaps.When I pulled Peek-a-Who off the shelf, he never wanted me to take it back! I love it because it uses the novelty of the peek-a-boo format, yet there are no flaps to lift and to rip.He ADORES this book, and its easy text and peek-a-boo holes are perfect for him.We have had this book for just over two months and it continues to be a favorite.In fact, it is the ONLY board book we own that looks like it could use a replacement because it is loved so much!I am adding more Nina Laden books to his Amazon wish list!

A must in any baby's library
My baby adores this book.He's 15 months and is able to read it.So much fun!

my7 1/2 month old loves it
He is fascinated with it....before my wife turns the page, she says "peek a who" louder and louder....you should see his face ! He moves his body and turns his head to see the other side of the book.......anticipating her flipping the page. So funny !Great book.

Wonderful Book!
We love this book!Right after we took it out of the box, we read it and LOOOOOVED it!My 6 1/2 month old son smiled and giggled at each page, eager to see what was next.I can't wait to see what else this author has!

Good
Nice book, the last page as some people mentioned generate a good reaction in my son.... try it. ... Read more

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Written for coaches, this work presents more than 180 baseball games and activities for young children and adolescents, focusing on teaching, improvement of skills and enjoyment. Games emphasizing baserunning, bunting, catching, fielding, hitting, throwing and pitching are covered. Each section reviews fundamentals, introduces creative skills and drills for group practice, and details the age group, objective, equipment and rules for each activity. ... Read more

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Houghton Mifflin"s popular Good Beginnings series of board books introduces two new titles for 2004, each of them published in English-only and bilingual English-Spanish editions. Continuing the engaging series format, these delightful books answer the question in their title with words that have been selected by the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries for their familiarity and age-appropriateness. And as in the previous books, a whimsical menagerie of bears, pigs, dogs, and even a soccer-playing elephant brings the words to life in Pamela Zagarenski"s irresistible full-color drawings.
In What Am I Playing? (¿Qué juego?), the answers include a range of sports and games, from outdoor ball games and playground activities to indoor pursuits such as puzzles and puppets. What Can I Do When It Rains? (¿Qué puedo hacer cuando llueve?) includes simple verb phrases, such as "play with friends" and "jump in puddles," to answer its
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The Yoga Adventure for Children is an illustrated manual for teachers at primary schools and yoga teachers who wish to create children's classes. Featuring 80 drawings of poses, the book playfully acquaints children with yoga stretches and postures and the philosophy behind the practice. Blending yoga, play, dance, music, drama, and drawing, the book requires very little preparation before use. Parents too can share The Yoga Adventure for Children with their child at home. Practicing yoga together offers an opportunity to both parents and the child to laugh, play, and have fun together.

Many yoga positions are inspired by animals and stimulate suppleness and strength, and all aspects of yoga are included in the games: relaxation, breathing, concentration, meditation, self-awareness, and visualization. Concepts like karma, chakra, and the elements are explained and developed without too much confusing detail. The games in this book can also be used to increase children's concentration and self-esteem, and to stimulate them to express more creativity, imagination, and better social skills. ... Read more

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Not the best
I bought this book with great hopes of new ideas for games and activities to incorporate yoga into my lessons for young children.Unfortunately, the book does not contain a lot of information.Much of the book is entire pages devoted to one pose and not a lot of variety.There are only a few actual "games" in the book and the rest is mini-stories, breathing exercises, and background information about yoga, all of which is boring for young children.There is also a lot of blank space on the pages, so while it seems like a big book, it's a lot of empty space.

I do enjoy the forest adventure, a story paired with a few animal yoga poses (though it is very short) and a couple of the games are cute.

Ultimately, I would recommend this book only if you have lots of money to spend on other resources as well, because this book is not kid-user-friendly, nor is it a stand alone resource.

Good book
This is an excellent book to use when working with elementary special education students.I use many of the activities in my therapy program with my students.

Not a Yoga Person
"The Yoga Adventure for Children" by Helen Purperhart

I thought this book would help me get some new ideas of movement to do with kids.I am not a "yoga" person. It is not my cup of tea (herbal or black!)So the sections on the five abstinences, five precepts, and which chakra the movement works on were lost on me.

What I did like was the easy to read and understanding Icons at the top of each page telling the reader what age group the movement was good for, size of group needed, and if a large space or props were needed. I also liked the simple drawings that illustrated the moves for me (as a non-yoga person this was really appreciated.)As someone that works with kids, I loved the imitating animals and adventures in the forest sections the most. My kids enjoyed the new movements, role playing and experiencing something new.

I think this would be a great book for someone that loves yoga and wants to know how they can share that love with their children.I know it is a good bookfor people who are NOT into yoga and still want to share new concepts and movements with young children.

After Barbar
Barbar's Yoga For Elephants is great fun, but The Yoga Adventure for Children offers much more. Many more poses carefully described, advice for teachers and parents, and activities designed to engage children. Many poses are given animal names - lion, eagle, crab, penguin. My five year old granddaughter immediately grabbed the book and followed the illustrations.

Yoga can be a springboard for self-discovery
Physical activity is natural to children and vital for their healthy development. But in today's mechanized society--with TV, computer games and competitive sports--it is becoming difficult for some children to get the exercise they need in a natural, healthy, and enjoyable way. Being that I enjoy yoga so much there are times when my kids would join in and quickly become frustrated and strain ness with some of the positions that they put themselves. So this little book have made there little lives a whole lot easier.

Beside this, Can you think of an activity that promotes concentration, motor skill development and self-confidence for kids? And, is fun and healthy for kids and adults to enjoy together? It's "Yoga Adventure," Why do I feel like (I'm in a infomercial) you can learn how to get kids interested and started in yoga, teach them how to stretch, concentrate and express creativity using their mind and body. This book is full of various stretching exercises, poses and activities for adults and kids to enjoy together or individually. Kids will love to use their imagination to pose as a tree, a camel, from caterpillar to butterfly and many others! "Yoga Adventure" provides simple exercises and games you and your children can do together that can help your kids.

The poses emphasize coordination, flexibility, strength, and good posture, while increasing concentration and body awareness. Yoga promotes self-esteem and the development of inner joy and peace for all children, but especially those with physical, emotional, or developmental disabilities. Parents, childcare workers, and healthcare workers will find this book perfect for introducing a fun new form of fitness to children as well as a meaningful group activity.

These exercises are suitable for kids from age four and up--no matter what their physical abilities are, Yoga adventure is a safe, healthy, and fun way for families to exercise, play, and grow together. My own kids learned the positions fairly easily. They are 6 and 8 years old. My daughter enjoys doing the cobra, shark, owl, elephant and the flower meditation. And my son takes well with the circles, teddy breathing, eagle, walk in the woods and balloon meditation. They really enjoy imitating animals through out the whole session which is a great way to not only stretch but also reflect. Highly recommended.






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NBA basketball basics by mark vancil
Wonderful book for youngsters and coachs. Clear list of basketball practice principles, drills and plays with color pictures. It also appeals to youngsters by knowing the superstars of NBA, but this book is way too old 1995. Look forward to having a new revision.

Got Skills? You do now!
Dear reader,
I a read a book called Basketball Basics by Mark Vancil. I liked this book because it gives the steps on how to shout, dribble, and pass. It also gives some drills to practise at home. I give this book 4 stars because it's a good learner book, but it only has 124 pages. So if you are a beginner, this is the book for you! ... Read more

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Part of a series which explores aspects of life that young readers will recognize. Each book explains how people around the world have needs and activities in common. ... Read more

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Briefly describes some of the sports that can be enjoyed in urban areas, such as running, tennis, soccer, basketball, and gymnastics. ... Read more

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Summer Olympics Only
This book covers the Summer Olympics well but does not mention any of the Winter Olympics - at all. ... Read more

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The 10th book in the ever-popular Urban Babies Wear Black series showcases the athletic prowess of these trendy tykes. They dribble, huddle, sprint, and do pull-ups—all to secure a special spot in their family's Hall of Fame. ... Read more

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Children love nothing more than an afternoon in the park. And what better way to relive these experiences than by pointing out the roundabout and the sandpit to Mom and Dad in In the Park? ... Read more

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Toddler-Approved
My 17-month-old has been enjoying this book. (She also likes _Vamos a la Playa_, by the same author and illustrator.)The length is good - not too long, and not too short. Illustrations are bright, simple, and very well-executed. They are simple enough for a toddler to quickly grasp, but provide enough detail that we can play "point and name" with the various parts of the pictures.The board book is sturdy enough for every-day reading and takes well to a damp-cloth cleaning. And the price is right. I'd recommend it for littlies age 1 and up. ... Read more