Netball Showdown


Book Description

While Rachel is helping Ellie to shoot her new netball, two boys grab the ball and race off. So the challenge for the ball is on. Will this be the end of Ellie's netball days or will she become a star of a different kind? This book is intended for the ages 7-10.




Showdown: Players Around the World 6-Pack


Book Description

What does it take to be an athlete, and how do athletes choose their sport? Some athletes compete because they like to win, and some play sports because they like to work with others on a team. Whether you're competing on a team or alone, there is a sport for everyone! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this 6-Pack of nonfiction readers introduces students to different sports from around the world, and discusses what it takes to be an athlete. This high-interest title includes detailed photos, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The books include text features such as bold font, captions, a table of contents, a glossary, and sidebars to increase understanding, improve academic vocabulary, and prompt critical thinking. This title prepares students for college and career and is aligned with state and national standards. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.










Diary Disaster


Book Description

Someone has been reading Sophie's diary and she needs Jess's help. Sophie suspects her brother... and she wants to catch him red-handed. So the girls hatch a plan with perfect results. This book is intended for ages 7-10.




The Sleepover


Book Description

Ellie's come for a sleepover at Rachel's house and the girls have the usual planned - clothes, music and food feasts. Rachel's dopey brother pulls his usual stunts but it's the game of Truth or Dare that really hots things up. This book is intended for the ages 7-10.




Bowling Buddies


Book Description

Ellie and Rachel are set up at the local bowling alley, complete with shoes, balls and iced tea. But pretty soon the girls realise they're not alone as the local bully boys and Rocko's girlfriend join in the game. This book is intended for ages 7-10.




Pool Pals


Book Description

Rosa and Jules are in the school swimming carnival. Last year Jules swam with her lucky ankle bracelet on, but now it's lost. She'll never be able to do any good without it... or will she? Especially with Rosa on the case. This book is intended for the ages 7-10.




Secrets of Winning Coaches Revealed


Book Description

Discover the winning secrets to peak performance in the National Bestselling and 2nd Edition book, Secrets of Winning Coaches Revealed. The first in a series of books, it imparts the collective wisdom of Australia?s finest coaches using their personal stories and insights.The book is aimed at athletes, sports parents, teachers, coaches and business leaders and focuses specifically on key personal and developmental insights which aim to fast track a young athlete to individual excellence not only in their sport but in life. Some of the coaches featured include: Wayne Bennett (rugby league), Norma Plummer (netball), Lindsay Gaze (basketball), Frank Farina (soccer) Ric Charlesworth (hockey), Rod Macqueen (rugby union), Ron Barassi (AFL), Laurie Lawrence (swimming) and many more.Whether you want to create a winning environment in sport or business, you can learn from the ?master? coaches who have nurtured success attributes in athletes and managed to foster environments of success and have taken athletes to the limits of their ability.