Figure Skating Girls Rocking It

Author : Pete Michalski
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508170339
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Figure Skating: Girls Rocking It written by Pete Michalski and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contemporary era has been the most revolutionary for women in sports, with more females involved in athletics than ever before, at all age and skill levels, largely due to the push to make school sports inclusive for girls and women. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to and historical overview of figure skating. It covers all aspects of participation in the sport and staying safe on the ice. Included are anecdotal and inspirational success stories of figure-skating luminaries, and special attention is paid to recent advances and trends in the sport.

Author : Abigael McIntyre
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508170320
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast-Pitch Softball: Girls Rocking It written by Abigael McIntyre and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first softball game was played in 1887, and while it didn’t even include a ball, this sport has been gaining in popularity ever since. This instructive book teaches readers the basics of the fast-pitch game, including the differences between it and slow-pitch ball. Readers will learn all about rules, equipment, field positions, and more. Handy tips will help players play their best game. Featured players in fast-pitch offer insights for anyone, whether they just want to read about the game or are eager to get out on the field and into the game.

Author : Nicholas Faulkner
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508170398
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Soccer: Girls Rocking It written by Nicholas Faulkner and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is perfect for inspiring any girl to join the ranks of the most popular sport in the world: soccer. The straightforward information teaches pretty much everything there is to know about the game, including the rules, skills for success, proper exercises and training, the competition circuit, and the first steps to joining a team. Not only does this book promote physical activity, but it also levels the playing field in this historically male-dominated sport, giving girls the confidence to get out there and win.

Author : Barry Mableton
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508170355
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basketball: Girls Rocking It written by Barry Mableton and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1972, equality of the sexes took a major step forward with the enactment of Title IX, which said that young women could not be excluded from playing their favorite sports in school. By 1976, women's basketball was an Olympic sport and well en route to becoming one of the most popular women's sports. This book introduces all the tips, tricks, and courtside lingo of basketball to active middle school-aged girls. The rules of the game are covered, as are the drills, nutrition essentials, and health regimens that will turn any devoted athlete into a star on the court.

Author : Kat Miller
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508170460
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Volleyball: Girls Rocking It written by Kat Miller and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requiring high levels of athleticism and lots of hard work and practice, volleyball is an exciting sport. Aimed at both high school women’s volleyball players and young women who just happen to be curious about volleyball, this book introduces the terms, techniques, and tips they’ll need to become great players. The book offers a quick history of the sport and explains the rules of the game. There are extensive tips on staying healthy—including eating right, proper stretching techniques, the dangers of overtraining, and dealing with injuries. Also addressed are the challenges of playing on a team and the need for good sportswomanship. Competition at the high school, college, and professional level is discussed, along with opportunities to play recreationally.

Author : Nita Mallick
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 150817041X
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tennis: Girls Rocking It written by Nita Mallick and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis powerhouses like Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova make it difficult to believe that tennis was originally a man’s sport. Since the early twentieth century, however, girls and women of all ages and skill levels have secured a permanent place on the tennis court. After discussing the history of women in the sport and the importance of Title IX, this exciting primer describes the rules, equipment, and skills required to play. Readers will learn how to grip, volley, and swing their way to an invigorating match. Profiles of key players, past and present, will interest tennis novices and pros alike.

Author : Myrna Carroll
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1508170436
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Track and Field: Girls Rocking It written by Myrna Carroll and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the influence of Title IX legislation on track and field. It begins with an introduction to all of the different activities in track and field for those just becoming interested in this sport. The book goes on to detail how athletes train and how they need to prepare themselves physically and mentally to participate in the sport. The book ends with a listing of track and field events and the kinds of things readers can expect to see as a participant or an audience member. Photographs illustrate the book and help readers visualize the sport.

Author : Kathryn M. Moncrief
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781282213852
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Competitive Figure Skating for Girls written by Kathryn M. Moncrief and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kathryn Moncrief
Publisher : Rosen Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9781435887411
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Competitive Figure Skating for Girls written by Kathryn Moncrief and published by Rosen Publishing Group. This book was released on 2002 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joan Ryan
Publisher : Doubleday
ISBN 13 : 0307828557
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Little Girls in Pretty Boxes written by Joan Ryan and published by Doubleday. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma.