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Animal Gymnastics

Author : Isabel Thomas

Publisher : Capstone

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 43,49 MB

Release : 2019-05-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1410992268

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Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain information relating to biology, and allow readers countless opportunities to compare and contrast. In addition, medal tables at the back of the books tally medals won by the different animal classifications, including mammals, reptiles and birds. This book looks at Gymnastics, pitting squirrel against mountain goat in the balance beam and tree frog against flea in the vault.



Animal Gymnastics Stars

Author : Gail Terp

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,17 MB

Release : 2017-08

Category : Animals

ISBN : 9781503820395

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Which animal athletes would win the gold, silver, and bronze medal in a gymnastics competition: the mountain goat, Eastern gray squirrel, or sifaka? Explore the animal kingdom's best gymnasts and compare how their skills rate against one another. Additional features include fun facts, captivating photos, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.



Teaching Fundamental Gymnastics Skills

Author : Debby Mitchell

Publisher : Human Kinetics

Page : 316 pages

File Size : 39,54 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780736001243

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This manual provides guidance on gymnastics instruction for physical education teachers. The authors explore different teaching strategies, body awareness, and the foundational movements and postures, then describe the basic skills of floor exercise, balance beam, springboard and vault, and bars. Black and white drawings illustrate correct body positions. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR



Animal Olympics

Author : CARRON BROWN

Publisher : Ivy Kids

Page : 35 pages

File Size : 22,72 MB

Release : 2020-05-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1782409874

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Are you ready to meet some of the most incredible Olympians in the world? These animal athletes are at the top of their game, and they’re ready to go for gold! This fascinating book for readers aged 5+ examines the incredible abilities of animals from all around the globe with a captivating and original conceit – in Animal Olympics, the creatures are competing, and the reader has a front row seat to the action. In each event, animals are awarded bronze, silver or gold for their skills. Events featured in the book include diving, wrestling, rock climbing and gymnastics. Readers will discover all kinds of astounding animals, from the bar-headed goose, which flies at heights of up to 6,300 metres, to the flic-flac spider, which cartwheels across the Moroccan desert. Fun vignettes show the animals in their heat, and are accompanied by absorbing, fact-packed captions. On your marks, get set, and off we go to the Animal Olympics!



Animal Swimming and Diving

Author : Isabel Thomas

Publisher : Capstone

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 33,60 MB

Release : 2019-05-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 141099225X

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Book Description

Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain information relating to biology, and allow readers countless opportunities to compare and contrast. In addition, medal tables at the back of the books tally medals won by the different animal classifications, including mammals, reptiles and birds. This book looks at Swimming and Diving, pitting elephant seal against kingfisher in diving and dolphin against pilotfish in synchronized swimming.



Animal Strength and Combat Sports

Author : Isabel Thomas

Publisher : Capstone

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 20,97 MB

Release : 2019-05-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1410992241

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Book Description

Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain information relating to biology, and allow readers countless opportunities to compare and contrast. In addition, medal tables at the back of the books tally medals won by the different animal classifications, including mammals, reptiles and birds. This book looks at Strength and Endurance, pitting elephant against ant in weightlifting and kangaroo against hare in boxing.





My First Book of Gymnastics

Author : Rida Ouerghi

Publisher : Walter Foster Jr

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 18,29 MB

Release : 2018-09-04

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1633227367

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Book Description

My First Book of Gymnastics gets young readers moving with 10 playful exercises, accompanied by step-by-step instructions and illustrated characters kids will love. It’s never too soon to teach the benefits of health and physical fitness. This fun follow-up to Walter Foster Jr.’s My First Book of Pilates encourages children and parents alike to get up and move! Featuring 10 poses and exercises for young children with a series of simple and playful movements, My First Book of Gymnastics shows kids how fun and easy gymnastics can be. Whether learning how to leap like a frog, crawl on your knees and elbows like a turtle, or slither like a crocodile, kids will delight in learning and practicing each movement. By learning gymnastics, children will gain physical benefits of improved coordination, strength, and flexibility; not to mention key awareness of their body and a love and discipline for exercise and fitness.



Jake at Gymnastics

Author : Rachel Isadora

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 19,68 MB

Release : 2014-06-12

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0698158202

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Book Description

Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora’s irresistible illustrations of enthusiastic toddlers will have budding gymnasts jumping for joy. Jake and his diverse group of friend love their action-packed gymnastics class, where they stretch, tumble, balance, turn somersaults and so much more. This is the perfect book to introduce toddlers to the joy of movement and the fun of gymnastics.



Who Do I Look Like?

Author : Lundgren

Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 17,1 MB

Release : 2011-08-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1612366457

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Book Description

Emergent Readers Learn How Some Offspring Look Similar To Their Parents While Others Do Not.