Athletics & gymnastics (Children's&YA) books

Steve Prefontaine was better known to the world as simply Pre. He was more than an exceptional athlete; he was...  Read More >>

Always among the most exciting events at the Olympics, track events include any foot race that tests a runners speed....  Read More >>

Of all the Olympic games, the competitors in ball games such as baseball and basketball are probably among the most...  Read More >>

In the Olympics, gymnastics is a sport that tests an athletes flexibility, balance, strength and even artistic ability....  Read More >>

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Of all the Olympic games, the competitors in ball games such as baseball and basketball are probably among the most...  Read More >>

These Olympic sports are physical and strategic contests between individuals based on ancient combat techniques....  Read More >>

This fascinating new book encompasses a number of Olympic sports which require either physical power and endurance,...  Read More >>

You don't need a lot of expensive equipment to start running. With a good pair of shoes and a desire to challenge...  Read More >>

Renowned for winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Jesse Owens broke through barriers of all...  Read More >>

Learn how to play your favorite sport or participate in your favorite activity in this exciting series from Compass...  Read More >>

<p> Take a close-up look at Jesse Owens, an African American track star--and one of the greatest athletes of all...  Read More >>

Renowned for winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Jesse Owens broke through barriers of all...  Read More >>

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Develops movement skills and fitness for 8 to 12 year olds using a self-learning and self-testing system. This book...  Read More >>

The Gymnastics Journal is the perfect holiday or special-occasion gift for the gymnastics enthusiast. Eighty journal...  Read More >>

A biography of Native American athlete Jim Thorpe from his childhood in Oklahoma to the Olympics and his career...  Read More >>

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A beginners guide to artistic gymnastics illustrated throughout with photos of child gymnasts at their craft. Includes...  Read More >>

The book A Great Soccer Tournament is about a soccer team that plays at a tournament. The tournament is held in...  Read More >>

Feeney presents a journal for competitive gymnasts to use to record their experiences at each level of competition....  Read More >>

This book contains valuable resources, techniques, and illustrations gathered from master coaches over the past...  Read More >>

Early in her life, doctors told Wilma Rudolph she would never walk. She had a disease called polio, which crippled...  Read More >>

Examines the history of Olympic track and field events.  Read More >>

Examines the history of Olympic track and field events.  Read More >>