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Author | : Barry Mableton |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1508170355 |
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.
Author | : Kat Miller |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1508170452 |
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.
Author | : Glen F. Stanley |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1508170371 |
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.
Author | : Nicholas Faulkner |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1508170398 |
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.
Author | : Nita Mallick |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 150817041X |
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.
Author | : Pete Michalski |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1508170339 |
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.
Author | : Myrna Carroll |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1508170436 |
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.
Author | : Abigael McIntyre |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2015-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1508170320 |
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.
Author | : Michelle Roehm McCann |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2012-10-30 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1442451823 |
“Young women looking for inspiration will surely find it” (Booklist) in these profiles of forty-six movers and shakers who made their mark before they turned twenty. This fun and inspiring collection of influential stories provides forty-six illustrated examples of strong, independent female role models, all of whom first impacted the world as teenagers or younger. Originally published in two volumes over a decade ago, this fully updated and expanded edition of Girls Who Rocked the World spans a variety of achievements, interests, and backgrounds, from Harriet Tubman and Coco Chanel to S.E. Hinton and Maya Lin—each with her own incredible story of how she created life-changing opportunities for herself and the world. Personal aspirations from today’s young women are interspersed throughout the book, which also includes profiles of teenagers who are rocking the world right now—girls like Winter Vinecki, the creator of the nonprofit organization Team Winter, and Jazmin Whitley, the youngest designer to show at L.A. Fashion Week. It’s never too soon to start making a difference, and these exhilarating examples of girl power in action make for ideal motivation.
Author | : Shellie Rushing Tomlinson |
Publisher | : Focus on the Family |
Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 2021-11-09 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1684283787 |
Grandma—You Can Be a Game-Changer for Generations to Come. Today’s grandmas live in an ever-changing, fast-paced, highly-competitive, busier-than-ever world. We struggle with balance as we help our children manage theirs—grandbabies, work, exercise, staying healthy, and leading our growing families. Chrys Howard and Shellie Tomlinson have more than 20 (as of now) grandchildren between the ages of newborn to 30 years old. Together they inspire grandmas with personal stories, learned insight, relevant Scripture, and a few laughs to encourage new and seasoned grandmas to press on. Rocking It Grand includes four, easy-to-remember R’s in each of the 18 devotions:Remember it is a scripture passage to absorb;Read about it is a personal message from Chrys or Shellie;Reflect on it is a quote to highlight their message; andRock it provides an action step to reinforce the topic.Become more confident and intentional with your grandchildren, your adult children, and their spouses; more grounded in your faith; and ready to rock your role as the best grandparent you can be.