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Books : Children's Books : Obsessions : Sports : Racket Sports
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A guide to lacrosse which teaches the game's basic skills, strategies and drills and how to master them. Chapters cover its history, the basics of stick handling and the rules of play. A comprehensive resource for players, coaches and parents who want to improve their understanding of the game.
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Roger Federer may be the finest tennis player ever to set foot on a court. His steady confidence, quiet power, and graceful ground strokes have made him a tough opponent as well as a pleasure to watch. Born in Switzerland, he wowed the junior tennis world, becoming Swiss junior champion at age 12. In 2001, he started his rise to the top of the professional ranks. By 2003, Roger was ranked number one in the world and has never looked back. With twelve career Grand Slam titles, he has only Pete Sampras's record of fourteen to beat. The tennis world is watching!
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Ages 6 to 9 years. When lacrosse was first played as a Native American sport, teams of hundreds of people played on a "field" that was miles in length! This book uses full-colour photographs and illustrations to highlight the sport of lacrosse. Features include: player positions; scoring drills and skills; defence and goaltending techniques; equipment and rules.
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IN THIS LATEST BOOK in the acclaimed About… series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what marsupials are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. Illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of marsupials, from the well-known koala and kangaroo to the less familiar cuscus and quoll. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspire young readers to learn more.
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ALTHEA IS NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! Everyone agrees: her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more: pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete - and to proving that she's more than just trouble.
Althea Gibson, born in 1927, was the first African American ever to compete in and win the Wimbledon Cup. Sue Stauffacher's lively text, paired with vibrant paintings by artist Greg Couch, captures the exuberance, ambition, and triumph of this remarkable woman.
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hen Jennifer Capriati began her professional tennis career in 1989 at the age of 14, she was an immediate phenom. She became the youngest woman to advance to the semifinals at Wimbeldon and the U.S. Open, and won the gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games. But shortly thereafter, the pressure of life in the spotlight began to take its toll.The story of her subsequent fall from grace and phoenix-like return to win the Australian and French Opens in 2001 serves as a rousing reminder that sometimes failure can inspire success.
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A biography of one of the first women to play tennis professionally.
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The Williams sisters have captured the attention of the tennis crowd like no one has in recent years. Taken alone, each is a force to be reckoned with on the court. Each has the skills, the determination, and the strength to make it to the very top of her sport. Yet through all the competition-even times when they face each other on opposite sides of the net-they remain true to each other.Serena has just won the Wimbledon 2002 singles title by defeating her sister and is currently ranked #1 in the world. Playing as partners, Venus and Serena won the Wimbledon 2002 doubles championship as well.
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Aims to provide information you need to know to participate in - and enjoy - badminton.
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Takes a comprehensive look at the techniques, strategies, and great players of one of the world's most popular sports. This title explains sometimes-complicated rules of the game.
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Profiles some of the stars in the world of women's tennis, including Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, and Monica Seles.
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How To Play Tennis, by Venus and Serena Williams, is the perfect courtside companion for young tennis players of all levels. Detailed photography and text explain everything about the game of tennis‹from dressing for the court and holding a racket to executing the perfect lob and smash. The Williams sisters offer pro tips, demonstrate the techniques that took them to the top, and inspire young readers become the best tennis players they can be.
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A biography of the talented and colorful tennis player who won the Wimbledon championship in 1992 and earned the number one ranking in 1995.
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Easy-to-read text and full-color photos take readers through the childhood, education, and career of American tennis powerhouse Andy Roddick. This book highlights Roddick's performance in professional events with the ATP Tour and the U.S. Davis Cup team, including Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympics. Fascinating topics include Roddick's speedy serve, his sports-oriented family background, and his contributions to society, such as the Andy Roddick Foundation. An informative timeline, player statistics, and career highlights compose a colorful two-page graphic feature. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text and graphics.