John Allan
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Pub. Date
2021.
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There are lots of reasons why you might want to improve your swimming skills. Some people swim as a way to keep fit, other people join swimming clubs to compete or make friends. Maybe you want to learn to ride waves on a surf board or even train as a lifeguard! However, the best reason to learn to swim well, is that it makes it more fun. A combination of easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photography and diagrams will show you how to master the skills...
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Pub. Date
2021.
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Lightning quick and loaded with skill, basketball is one of the world's most popular games. Its color, razzmatazz, and million-dollar superstars make it a fantastic spectator sport. A combination of easy to follow text, step-by-step photography, and diagrams will show you how to master the skills you see your basketball heroes use every day. From dribbling, ball handling, passing, shooting, and lots more. Discover how to master basketball, get fit,...
7) Sky diving
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Pub. Date
2022
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"Skydiving can give a feeling of total freedom, as you fall through the air after jumping from a plane. Aimed at reluctant readers between 10 and 14, with a reading age of 7-8, this book takes a dive into the extreme sport of skydiving. Uncover the history of the sport and discover different stunts and formations. Take a look at the specialist clothing and gear needed to go pro, and meet sky diving legends, pushing limits and breaking records. Combining...
10) Rock climbing
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Pub. Date
2022.
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Uncover the history of the sport and discover how climbers adjust to different rocky surfaces. Take a look at the specialist clothing and gear needed to go pro, and meet climbing legends, pushing limits and breaking records.
11) In the air
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Pub. Date
2021.
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"We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the world's fastest flying machinesfrom fighter jets to passenger planes. Learn who holds the record for the fastest flight. Compare top speeds and explore the special features and cutting-edge technology that make these machines some of the fastest on Earth. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Learn how the fastest bird measures up to these high-speed...
12) On four wheels
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Pub. Date
2021.
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"We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the world's fastest transport on wheelsfrom racing cars to motorcycles. Learn who holds the land speed record and which car is fast enough to break the sound barrier. Compare top speeds and explore the special features and cutting-edge technology that make these machines some of the speediest on Earth. See how the fastest land animals measure up...
13) Surfing
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Pub. Date
2022.
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Uncover the history of the sport. Discover different types of wave and learn the moves to ride them. Take a look at the specialist clothing, boards and gear needed to go pro, and meet surfing legends, pushing limits and breaking records.
14) On the tracks
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Pub. Date
2021.
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"We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the world's fastest transport on tracksfrom super-fast trains to rocket sleds. Learn about the fastest roller coaster in the world! Compare top speeds and explore the special features and cutting-edge technology that make these machines some of the speediest on Earth. See how Olympic runners measure up to these high-speed vehicles. Full of striking...
15) On two wheels
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Pub. Date
2021.
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"We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the worlds fastest transport on two wheels from motorcycles to push bikes. Learn about different types of racing, and which motorcycle is fastest on the road. Compare top speeds and explore the special features and cutting-edge technology that makes these machines some of the speediest on Earth. Full of striking photographs, colorful graphics and...
16) Snowboarding
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Pub. Date
2022.
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Uncover the history of the sport and discover incredible tricks and stunts. Take a look at the specialist clothing and gear needed to go pro, and meet snowboarding legends, pushing limits and breaking records.
17) Having fun
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Pub. Date
2022.
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"Head to the theme park and see how rollers coasters roll and how bumper cars bump. Learn how ice cream stays cold at the seaside and how a lifeboat works in the sea. Discover the dance machine at the amusement arcade, how machines make tasty drinks at the cafe, and so much more."--Provided by publisher.
18) At work
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Pub. Date
2022.
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"Discover busy machines at work on a construction site, at an auto-repair shop, on a farm, and building a road. Take a look at them in action, then turn the page to discover more about each one"--Back cover.
19) Daily life
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Pub. Date
2022.
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"Freezing and scanning, washing and vacuuming; machines are everywhere in our daily life! Learn how a hospital uses machines to see your bones and how a microscope can see tiny cells. See how a traffic light works and how a road sweeper cleans up our streets. Discover how a freezer keep things cold and how a radiator warms you up. Whether you're at home or at the grocery store, machines are all around you! Bright, illustrated scenes show different...
20) On the move
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Pub. Date
2022.
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"Head to the airport and see the planes take off and how the baggage carousel works. Hop on a train after using the ticket machine and watch out for the signal lights. Learn how a car works and why a motorcycle only needs two wheels. Discover what machines are needed to blast a rocket into space, and much more"--Provided by publisher.