Invites children of all ages to feel the waves of their breath, to connect with the joy of a diving dolphin and to discover the magic of nature. Play with the words, guess the riddles and enjoy an actual yoga practice, down by the sea.

Award-winning coach and sports psychologist Jim Afremow has helped everyone from Olympians to professional athletes train their mind, body, and spirit. Now, in this new young adult edition of his highly praised The Champion's Mind, Dr. Afremow is helping student athletes do and feel their best. Offers techniques for student athletes looking to get into the "zone" while working with their team and presents customizable pre-performance routines to...

Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of soccer.

This book introduces early readers to the healthy habit of exercising by moving their bodies to help them stay fit. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

In Exercise, young readers will learn about the role of exercise in a healthy lifestyle while exploring different ways to have fun while moving. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore the world of hiking and biking. A labeled diagram helps introduce readers to a variety of healthy fitness practices, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about exercise...

Being active is a healthy habit. Run! Jump! Play!: Healthy Active Habits will teach readers all about how being active makes them feel good and helps their muscles grow. Running with the dog, sledding down a hill, riding bikes with friends are some of the ways they can stay active. Simple sentences and charming photos engage young children. A comprehensive and critical thinking quiz will make learning fun and effective. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Soccer is played on a big field. For midfielders, this means lots of running all over the pitch. A professional midfielder runs many miles over the course of a game, playing on offense and defense. This book takes readers onto the pitch, patrolling the midfield with the game's best as they learn how to play one of the soccer's most challenging positions. From battling for free balls in the air to settling passes and looking for open teammates, this...

There are many major health crises facing our world today. Preventable physical diseases persist globally, although our understanding of disease and medicine has advanced with innovations in science and technology. Your readers will learn about health topics such as communicable diseases, environmental threats, and the challenges of providing effective health care. Readers will understand that healthy citizens are essential to thriving communities...

Some of the most famous basketball players of all time-from Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille O'Neal-were centers. Readers discover both the offensive and defensive responsibilities of the center on a basketball team. Accessible text introduces readers to important basketball skills, such as rebounding, boxing out, and blocking shots. The detailed main text is accompanied by fun fact boxes that provide additional information about basketball strategy...

All people require certain elements of physical strength to get through their daily routines, and strength training is more than just piling heavy weights on a barbell. This title examines the many ways people can get stronger and how those methods benefit both athletic performance and everyday life. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential...