What makes kayaking an extreme sport? Ever tried staying right-side up in swirling rapids that want to turn you upside down? Learn all about kayaking in whitewater, down waterfalls, and even on the ocean. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Myra encourages her best friend, Myra, to try out for the lacrosse team, and although she is not really good at sports, Gabi allows herself to be persuaded; but when she struggles in a game Myra gets mad at her, and blames her for the loss--and the two friends realize they have to work at being not just friends, but true teammates.

Myra encourages her best friend, Myra, to try out for the lacrosse team, and although she is not really good at sports, Gabi allows herself to be persuaded; but when she struggles in a game Myra gets mad at her, and blames her for the loss--and the two friends realize they have to work at being not just friends, but true teammates.

See below for English description. Aujourd'hui, c'est ma première leçon de patin. Je vais voler dans les airs, atterrir sur un pied et tourner si vite que tu ne pourras même pas me voir! Claire est impatiente d'aller sur la glace et de patiner encore et encore! Elle va sauter, bondir et virevolter! Il suffit d'attendre: bientôt, elle passera à la télévision et éblouira le public partout dans le monde. Mais lorsque Claire arrive à la patinoire pour sa toute première leçon, les choses ne se déroulent pas comme elle les avait imaginées. Les débutants portent d'horribles patins bruns. Et qui a envie de s'entraîner à marcher sur place quand on devrait apprendre à sauter et à bondir? BOUM! Wouch-crac. Patience, Claire! Pour apprendre à patiner, il faut apprendre à tomber... et à se relever! Dans ce récit humoristique où les attentes se heurtent à la réalité, Claire découvre que les belles performances requièrent beaucoup d'habileté, et qu'elle devra vivre plusieurs petits échecs et faire preuve de persévérance si elle veut patiner comme une professionnelle. Today's my first ice skating class. I'll fly through the air, land on one foot, and spin so fast you can't see me! Claire can't wait to get out on the ice and skate, skate, skate! She's going to jump, leap, and twirl! Just you wait -- pretty soon she'll be on TV and dazzling audiences everywhere. But when Claire and her mom arrive at the ice centre for Claire's very first skating lesson, it's not everything Claire was dreaming it would be. Beginners wear ugly brown skates, and who wants to practice marching in place when you can get right to it? But not so fast, Claire! One overeager foot on the ice, and... Wibble. Wobble -- BOOM! In this humorous tale of expectation meets reality, Claire discovers beautiful performances require lots of skill, and it's going to take many small failures and perseverance if she wants to skate like a pro. Original title: Wibble Wobble BOOM!

US gymnastics legend Simone Biles has earned seven Olympic medals and even has five moves named after her! Gymnastics fans will be ecstatic to flip into the life and career of this gymnast.

Sous les conseils d’un policier, le jeune Cassius Clay décide d’apprendre la boxe. À force d’entraînement et de détermination, il deviendra le grand Mohamed Ali, l’un des boxeurs les plus célèbres de l’histoire. Ce triple champion du monde des poids lourds ne s’est pas battu que pour lui-même. Il a défendu les droits des personnes noires aux États-Unis et ailleurs sur la planète.

What makes motocross an extreme sport? Whether you're racing at top speed or performing complicated tricks on a motorcycle, it takes a lot of skill--and practice. Learn all about motocross racing, performing freestyle, and the X Games. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, "the greatest" boxer of all time. When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight Champion of the World. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of "The Greatest's" life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

This exciting book provides an overview of NASCAR racing, from the sport's beginnings to the equipment racers use. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

This exciting book provides an overview of NASCAR racing, from the sport's beginnings to the equipment racers use. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.