Simone Manuel

Author : Heather E. Schwartz
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1515797112
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simone Manuel written by Heather E. Schwartz and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simone Manuel is one of the country's best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this swimmer's greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance.

Author : Matt Scheff
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1680785885
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simone Manuel written by Matt Scheff and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title introduces readers to Simone Manuel, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her swimming career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Author : Steve Riach
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 073697282X
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heart of a Champion written by Steve Riach and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside the Heart of Every Champion Lies Character Winning at sports and life takes more than just talent and hard work. It takes faith, courage, and above all, character. Celebrate the qualities that turn today's top athletes into role models in this inspiring collection of sports stories. Each story showcases a different athlete and explores one key character trait that has distinguished their successful career. Learn more about the superstars of sport, such as NBA All-Star Stephen Curry, Olympic gold-medalist Simone Manuel, NFL Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson, and many more! Champions aren't born. They are made by living with integrity and purpose. You can be a champion in life too!

Author : Simon Barclay
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1326600532
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 16th World Aquatics Championships - Kazan 2015. Complete Results & Athlete Index written by Simon Barclay and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FINA's 16th World Aquatics Championships were held in Kazan, Russia in July and August 2015 and were the biggest ever, with the most athletes from the highest number of participating countries competing for the largest number of medals in the history of the Championships. Six sporting disciplines produced 75 gold medal winners, in swimming, open water swimming, diving, high diving, synchronised swimming and water polo. China topped the medal table for the first time, followed by the USA and hosts Russia, but 31 countries achieved medals in all. A total of 12 world records were also set. This 257 page large format book records the full results of each event and includes a 40 page athlete index.

Author : Joseph L. Graves, Jr.
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231553730
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Racism, Not Race written by Joseph L. Graves, Jr. and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science on race is clear. Common categories like “Black,” “white,” and “Asian” do not represent genetic differences among groups. But if race is a pernicious fiction according to natural science, it is all too significant in the day-to-day lives of racialized people across the globe. Inequities in health, wealth, and an array of other life outcomes cannot be explained without referring to “race”—but their true source is racism. What do we need to know about the pseudoscience of race in order to fight racism and fulfill human potential? In this book, two distinguished scientists tackle common misconceptions about race, human biology, and racism. Using an accessible question-and-answer format, Joseph L. Graves Jr. and Alan H. Goodman explain the differences between social and biological notions of race. Although there are many meaningful human genetic variations, they do not map onto socially constructed racial categories. Drawing on evidence from both natural and social science, Graves and Goodman dismantle the malignant myth of gene-based racial difference. They demonstrate that the ideology of racism created races and show why the inequalities ascribed to race are in fact caused by racism. Graves and Goodman provide persuasive and timely answers to key questions about race and racism for a moment when people of all backgrounds are striving for social justice. Racism, Not Race shows readers why antiracist principles are both just and backed by sound science.

Author : John Lohn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538142937
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Below the Surface written by John Lohn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating, in-depth look at the history of competitive swimming and the people and moments that have defined the sport. From the first modern Olympic Games to the present, Below the Surface: The History of Competitive Swimming covers all the greatest moments, top rivalries, legendary swimmers, and biggest controversies in swimming history. It features athletes like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky, who have elevated the sport to an unprecedented level, and individual performances that are groundbreaking and awe-inspiring, such as Australian Fanny Durack becoming the first female Olympic gold medalist in 1912 and Jason Lezak leading the US to a come-from-behind victory in the 400 freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics. While controversies such as doping and the advent of tech suits have troubled the sport, a new generation of athletes have produced fresh enthusiasm for competitive swimming. Below the Surface offers little-known stories, unique insight, and a detailed history of a great sport with a remarkable past and an exciting future.

Author : Donald B. Armstrong
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1638670706
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Journey written by Donald B. Armstrong and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-13 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journey: From Shackles and Chains to the White House By: Donald B. Armstrong This book offers a comprehensive and thorough account of the Black experience in America from the early 1600s to the present time. From the journey endured by kidnapped Africans to what their offspring are still enduring today, this work highlights factual occurrences that are not found in the history books of America’s grade schools. Kids are growing up with no education of their ancestors' plight and some children are raised without knowledge of the actions their ancestors played. Hopefully, readers will gain knowledge that will change their outlook toward other races. If we are to live together, we honestly have to remember our past.

Author : Jennifer Swanson
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN 13 : 0762473010
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret Science of Sports written by Jennifer Swanson and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch. Every sport -- from baseball to basketball, to football and soccer, to wrestling, tennis, and lacrosse -- involves a bit of science, technology, engineering, and math. You can't throw a ball without Newton's Law of Motion, and you can't calculate a player's stats without math. And every type of sports equipment -- a helmet, cleats, shoulder or knee pads -- were designed with the latest engineering and technology. The Secret Science of Sports breaks down normally difficult STEM concepts like forces of motion, gravity, algebra, and even neuroscience, in a language kids can -- and will want to -- understand. Divided into sections like chemistry, biology, physics, technology, and more, this handy guide uses examples from sports like soccer, baseball, softball, football, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and others to explain important STEM concepts for kids ages 8 to 12. They'll learn how to use math to calculate a batter's average, why a tennis racket is shaped the way it is, how biology affects athletic performance, the aerodynamics behind competitive swimsuits, and much more. With dozens of original, captivating illustrations to engage young readers, kids will have fun while learning about key STEM ideas that will prepare them for years of schooling to come.

Author : Duchess Harris
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 1532159544
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gender and Race in Sports written by Duchess Harris and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gender and Race in Sports examines the historical successes and struggles of female athletes of color. From pioneers to today's stars, women of color have been examples of courage and strength as they fought to overcome barriers unique to their race and gender. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Sarah Janssen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1600572073
Total Pages : 4899 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2017 written by Sarah Janssen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 4899 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2017 edition of The World Almanac® reviews the events of 2016 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac® and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: • 2016—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac® list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2016. • 2016—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, the 2016 World Series, and much more. • 2016—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2016, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. • 2016—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac® editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. • World Almanac ® Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac® lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2016, from news and sports to pop culture. • 2016 Election Results: The World Almanac® provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2016 election process, from the roller coaster of the early primaries to state and county presidential voting results and coverage of House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. • The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac® provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. • World Almanac ® Editors’ Picks: The Best Teams That Never Won It All: In light of Golden State's unprecedented regular season success and eventual downfall in the NBA Finals, The World Almanac® takes a look back into sports history for the best teams that fell just short of championship glory. • Statistical Spotlight: A brand-new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data provide context to give readers a fresh perspective on important issues. • Other New Highlights: Newly available statistics on sexuality, student loans, overdose deaths, state minimum wages, and much more.