John Crossingham

This popular winter sport is performed on hills all over the world! Once used only as a mode of transportation, skiing has become an internationally respected sport of speed, endurance, and agility. Downhill Skiing in Action provides children with all the tips and tricks they'll need to hit the slopes. Highlights include: • how to get on and off a chair lift • basics of turning and stopping • tips on handling hills • competitive alpine and freestyle skiing

The seashore is where two worlds meet, and this unique environment is home to many plants and animals. The food chains formed here join land and sea with a balanced marriage that keeps many species thriving. From gulls and turtles to kelp and fish, the range of life found by the seashore will fascinate children. Highlights include: the nature of food chains and webs; how microscopic aquatic organisms kick-start food chains; migratory animals that come in and out of seashore food chains; and the dangers to seashore life such as pollution.

Provides an introduction to the equipment, techniques, safety precautions, competitions, and personalities involved with the extreme sports on the road, in the mountains, in snow, in water, and under other risky conditions.

A bicycle is one of a child's first prized possessions. Cycling in Action gives kids a fascinating introduction to the free-wheeling world of bicycles. Detailed photos help explain the parts and basic maintenance of a bike, road safety and signals, and the different kinds of competitive cycling.

An overview of the sport explains how to pick out a board and safety equipment and how to start, stop, and master such tricks as ollies, kickturns, kickflips, fakies, spins, and grab tricks.

Football in Action scores a touchdown for one of North America’s biggest sports. Children will learn about the positions on the football field, rules, proper equipment, and the importance of safety.

Cheerleading is a fast-growing sport that's based on teamwork, gymnastics skills, daring stunts, thrilling dances, and - of course - crowd-rousing cheers. With action-packed color photos and engaging text, Cheerleading in Action debunks the myth that cheerleading is limited to the sidelines. The book will cover: - Basic arm and leg positions - Stunts and dance moves - Safety in cheerleading - What makes a routine - Exciting jumps and stunts

People enjoy swimming for exercise and as a fun recreational activity. Swimming in Action will inform kids about the basic strokes and techniques plus highlight a few games. Clear text and lovely color elements include: - the four strokes - freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly - poolside safety, rules, and CPR - how and where to dive - the world of racing

Developed by Native Americans, lacrosse is North America’s oldest known game. Children will be intrigued to read about this fast rising sport in this simple introduction. Easy to read text explains the basic rules, how to hold the stick, and how to pass and catch the ball.

This book is suitable for ages 7 to 12 years. It features text in Spanish. From whales and deer to butterflies and eels, animals migrate to breed, feed, stay warm, find water, and even sleep! Animals follow paths passed on for generations ensuring the survival of their species. Discover the amazing treks of the Arctic tern, the salmon, and the Canada goose.

Young children can find out why soccer has become the world’s most popular sport. Kick it Soccer goes for goal as kids learn about • how players handle the ball • how each position helps to make a winning team • the role of a referee and rules • soccer star profiles

Dynamic photos energize this exciting series on extreme sports and their cultures! Explosive full-color photos, engaging text, historical trivia, star profiles, and the sports' hot spots add up to one wild ride--all from a safe distance, of course! Strap yourself in, but don't try this at home! Motocross events blend tough off-road riding, high-speed racing, and fearless airborne grace. Whether the course is just a mile or over 1000 miles long, motocross riders deliver pure, gritty excitement.

Despite its immense strength, the elephant is a timid creature that uses its power only to defend itself against predators. Kids will be fascinated by these gentle pachyderms and will discover how they use their trunks, the herd’s social structure, and the threat posed by poachers and the ivory trade.

Describes the process of hibernation and the various ways in which different animals use this process to survive in harsh climates.