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1) Volleyball
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English
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"Volleyball was named after someone said that a ball was "volleyed" during an early game. It became an Olympic event in 1964. Learn more in Volleyball, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity."--
2) Soccer
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English
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Soccer is one of the oldest sports in the world that is still played today. One reason for its early development may be the simplicity of the game. Learn more in Soccer, a For the Love of Sports book.
3) Judo
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English
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A man named Jigoro Kano created judo in the early 1880s. Judo is a Japanese word meaning the gentle way. Learn more in Judo, a For the Love of Sports book.
4) Curling
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English
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The oldest known curling stone is more than 500 years old. Curling first became an official Olympic event in 1998. Learn more in Curling, a For the Love of Sports book.
5) Baseball
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English
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In Baseball, readers will learn about the different positions played on the diamond, how many innings are in a game, and how to tell if a player is safe or strikes out.
7) Rugby
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AV2 by Weigl
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English
Description
Discusses the history of rugby, the basics, safety concerns and famous players of the sport.
"Provides information about the fundamentals of rugby, from equipment and moves to superstars and legends. Intended for third to fifth grade students"--Provided by publisher.
8) Football
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Weigl Publishers
Pub. Date
[2001]
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English
Description
Football comes from rugby, which was first played in the United States in the 1840s. After changes were made to its rules and equipment, the game became known as football. Learn more in Football, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with...
9) Martial arts
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English
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Practitioners of martial arts must study for years to understand them. Martial arts help teach discipline, patience, and respect. Learn more in Martial Arts, a For the Love of Sports book.
10) Basketball
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Weigl Publishers
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English
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Offers an introduction to the sport of basketball, including information on the equipment, court, rules, and positions, as well as overviews of some of the sport's greatest players.
11) Karate
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English
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"For the Love of Sports helps young readers to explore the wide world of sports. From important equipment and rules to the history and greatest stars of each sport, this series uses vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to guide young readers through some of the best-known sports on Earth"--
12) Lacrosse
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English
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"Lacrosse comes from a Native American sport named baggataway. Baggataway teams could have up to 1,000 players. Learn more in Lacrosse, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on...
13) Tennis
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English
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Presents an introduction to tennis, including information on its history, equipment, fundamentals, rules, shots, etiquette, fitness, and famous players.
14) Golf
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English
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Golf began in Scotland more than 600 years ago. Today, most golf courses have 9 or 18 holes. Learn more in Golf, a For the Love of Sports book.
15) Skateboarding
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English
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"Provides information about the fundamentals of skateboarding, from equipment and moves to superstars and legends. Intended for third to fifth grade students"--Provided by publisher.
17) Field hockey
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English
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"For the Love of Sports helps young readers to explore the wide world of sports. From important equipment and rules to the history and greatest stars of each sport, this series uses vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to guide young readers through some of the best-known sports on Earth"--
18) Snowboarding
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English
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"Solo Sports: Do It Your Way helps young readers explore the wide world of individual sports. From important equipment and rules to the history and greatest stars of each sport, this series uses vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to guide young readers through some globally popular sports"--
19) Cheerleading
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English
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Did you know that cheerleading is one of the fastest growing sports? Nearly four million Americans participate in cheerleading. Learn more about this exciting sport.
20) Boxing
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Lightbox Learning Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"For the Love of Sports helps young readers to explore the wide world of sports. From important equipment and rules to the history and greatest stars of each sport, this series uses vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to guide young readers through some of the best-known sports on Earth"--
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