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Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Going to a baseball game? Don't expect the teams to care about a rookie's first home run. But do watch for Bryce Harper's bat tapping ritual each time he's up for bat. But first, slide into the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in baseball. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the field and in the stands"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Going to a football game? Wish the players on the latest Madden NFL game cover a little extra luck. And see if you can spot the 12th Man at a Texas A&M game-they should be easy to find. But first, gear up to discover the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in football. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the field and in the stands"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Going to a hockey game? Don't leave before the handshake line. And if you're in Detroit, be sure to buy an octopus before the game. But first, hit the ice to discover the ins and outs of good sportsmanship, good fun, and good luck in hockey."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Super Superstitions checks out the strangest superstition in the world--stories too strange to be made up! The book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience with a lower level of complexity for struggling readers. Clear visuals and colorful photographs help with comprehension. Fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest are conveyed in considerate text for older readers, allowing for...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Going to a basketball game? Give Elena Delle Donne a few extra seconds to say a few words before her free throw. And watch out for toilet paper at John Brown University's first home game. But first, take time out to learn the ins and outs of good fun and good luck in basketball. With engaging text and striking photos, this book will delight young sports fan with some of the best and weirdest practices on the court and in the stands"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stride, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Explores the superstition surrounding lucky horseshoes, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cheriton Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"History is spooky! From ghosts, alien visitations, and UFO sightings through strange places, unexplained vanishings, and cursed tombs and treasure, the mysterious past explored in this spine-chilling series will leave you spooked--and looking for answers to some of history's biggest questions."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stride, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Explores the superstition surrounding lucky numbers, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stride, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Explores the superstition surrounding black cats, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stride, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Explores the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
11) Superstitions
Author
Series
Publisher
Full Tilt Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Explores the origin stories of various superstitions, from black cats to Friday the 13th. Includes glossary and quiz.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stride, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Explores the superstition surrounding knocking on wood, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stride, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Explores the superstition surrounding broken mirrors, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stride, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Explores the superstition surrounding crossing your fingers, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--
17) Don't sing before breakfast, don't sleep in the moonlight: everyday superstitions and how they began
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[1988]
Language
English
Description
Examines common superstitions associated with the events of a typical day, how these superstitions developed, and how they influence our behavior today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stride, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Explores the superstition surrounding walking under a ladder, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Amazon.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stride, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Explores the superstition surrounding the curse of the evil eye, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stride, an imprint of The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Explores the superstition surrounding what happens when someone spills salt, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--
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