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Golf as Meaningful Play offers a philosophical introduction to golf as a sporting practice and source of personal meaning. It is intended both for scholars interested in the philosophy of sport, and for intellectually curious golfers who seek a better understanding of the game.
This book describes the physical, emotional, mental, and ethical aspects of the game and how they influence golf instruction. It looks at golf as play, game, sport, and...
This book describes the physical, emotional, mental, and ethical aspects of the game and how they influence golf instruction. It looks at golf as play, game, sport, and...
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Thirteen-year-old Alex Landry is determined to recruit the new boy at Wisconsin's Kingsford Middle School, Miles Vaughn, to the snowboard team, because his skill is awesome, but Miles is taking care of his younger siblings while his mother works two jobs, and finding the time to attend practice is difficult--so Alex sets out to show him being a part of a team means you always have someone to share the load.
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"Gives young readers a courtside look at one of the world's most popular sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of basketball's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the court. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who love basketball won't want to stop reading until they're ready for tip-off!"--
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"In Girls' Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers can check out one of the world's fastest-growing sports. They will find easy-to-read explanations of girls' lacrosse history, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who want to know more about girls' lacrosse will soon be psyched to pick up a stick"--
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"Gymnastics : A Guide for Players and Fans lets young readers get up close and personal with one of the world's most intense sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of the history of gymnastics, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the mat. Kids who love gymnastics will flip over the colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars in this book!"--
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"Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of tae kwon do's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and head to the dojang. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who love martial arts will get closer to earning their first belt with every page!"--
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Ahead of their next cinematic outing The Rise of Gru on June 17th 2021, the Minions are are back to causing mischief, this time taking on their toughest challenge yet... SPORT! The Minions are beloved the world over, with 34m Facebook followers, 1.3m Instagram followers, 300k Twitter followers, and over 60,000 comic book sales in the US alone!
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"What does Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of all time, have in common with Megan Rapinoe, the badass pink-haired female soccer player? They achieved perfection, won medals, and lived the glory. But it is above all their raised fists, when, at a time of their envied existence, they dared to sacrifice their privileges to defend a cause greater than their status of adulated champion. Rich in authentic anecdotes, this book tells the fate of those who...
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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. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of contents Swing for the fences with...
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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. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of contents Swing for the fences...
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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. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of contents Swing...
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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. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of contents Swing for the fences with Sports-Graphics...
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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. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of...
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Infographics: Strategic Statistics 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. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Sources for further research Table of contents Swing for the...
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