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1) Sports Rules
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Every sport has rules that make it possible to play fairly and safely. Find out why knowing the rules is such an important part of playing any sport.
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320 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm
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American Football Basketball Baseball Ice Hockey Volleyball Soccer Team Handball Softball Rounders Cricket Lacrosse Hurling Shinty Synchronized Swimming Water Polo Surfing Diving Rowing Yacht Racing Speed Skating Figure Skating Alpine Skiing Downhill Racing Tobogganing Greyhound Racing Horse Racing Polo Roller Skating Cycle Racing Motorcycling Stock Car Racing Hang Gliding Steeplechase Javelin Shot Put Discus High Jump Pole Vault Long Jump Triple...
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ix, 219 pages : illustrations, forms ; 23 cm
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"Sports law is an ever-growing field that requires constant updates, analyses, and research. Rules of the Game: Sports Law provides the most up-to-date information on hot-button issues such as crime in sports (including sexual harassment and assault both on college campuses and in private homes), sports litigation (especially pertaining to concussions), and publicity, privacy,and defamation rights of the athlete. Rules of the Game is an engaging and...
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First published in 1873, this is an extensive and comprehensive handbook containing the rules of a wide rage of sports. From dog-fighting and ratting to billiards and boating, this volume really does contain the rules for almost every sport conceivable. "Manual of Sporting Rules" constitutes a must-have for serious sports fans and would make for a fine addition to any collection. Contents include: "Trap Sporting Rules", "Dog Fighting and Ratting English",...
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Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a...
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Whether played indoors or outdoors, volleyball is an exciting and fun team sport. Volleyball players make fast serves, strong bumps, precise sets, and powerful spikes. The game can be incredibly fast paced with long volleys, or it can seem as if point after point is an ace. In this book, readers learn the basics of volleyball, including the sport's rules and positions and its history. Exciting photographs of kids and adults playing volleyball help...
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While lacrosse includes elements of other familiar games, it's a sport all its own. With a rich history and exciting pace, it's also a respected sport growing in participants and fans. This informative book explores the evolving world of field lacrosse. From defenders sliding into shooting lanes to attackers cutting and spinning for a chance at scoring, lacrosse is a team game, with players of all positions working together to win. Readers and fans...
10) Volleyball
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As the number of female athletes rises, the need for useful guides to empower and inform them also rises. This guide to the popular sport of volleyball teaches young readers the sport's rules, different player positions, safety tips, and other fun facts about this sport. Additional information is provided through interesting fact boxes, detailed graphic organizers, and a helpful glossary. Eye-catching, full-color photographs also enhance this fun...
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A very simple introduction to the sport of handball, the basic rules, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author. Not all sports are played on grassy suburban fields. Our Neighborhood Sports series introduces readers to some of today's fast-paced sports. Simple descriptions of...
12) Street Hockey
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A very simple introduction to the sport of street hockey, the basic rules, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author. Not all sports are played on grassy suburban fields. Our Neighborhood Sports series introduces readers to some of today's fast-paced sports. Simple descriptions...
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A fresh perspective enlivens this classic story about a losing team with an energetic new coach. Written by two Ohio teenagers about their high school's cross-country team, this account offers engaging portraits of the kids and their coach, passes on lessons of hard work and sacrifice, and follows the ascent of the Salem Quakers cross-country team to a first-place ranking in their conference and third place at the 2003 state championships. Along the...
14) Capture the Flag
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A very simple introduction to the game of capture the flag, the basic rules, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.|Author/Illustrator biography|Index|Glossary of key words|Table of contents|Suggested websites|Sources for further research|Informative sidebars|Not all sports...
15) Burning Roads
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Atlanta cabbie by day, amateur autoduelist by night, Ricky Turner is living the dream.
That is, until he wakes up in a Gold Cross facility to discover his last match was more than a failure, it was a fatality.
Indebted for the cost of the clone body and reboot, Ricky heads back to the arena to do the one thing he's good at: drive offensively! But at the rate amateur matches pay out, it'll take several lifetimes to clear his debt.
Luckily the AADA...
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Atlanta cabbie by day, amateur autoduelist by night, Ricky Turner is living the dream.
That is, until he wakes up in a Gold Cross facility to discover his last match was more than a failure, it was a fatality. Indebted for the cost of the clone body and reboot, Ricky heads back to the arena to do the one thing he's good at: drive offensively! But at the rate amateur matches pay out, it'll take several lifetimes to clear his debt. Luckily the AADA...
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Dive into the rich tapestry of the world's most beloved sport in "The Global Game - The Evolution of Football." This meticulously researched and engaging book takes you on an extraordinary journey through the history of football, from its ancient origins to the modern-day global phenomenon it has become.Uncover the secrets of how early civilizations kicked around makeshift balls, explore the birth of organized football in medieval Europe, and witness...
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Learn more about the biggest turnarounds in sports' history. From the Minnesota Twins' win in the 1991 World Series to Buster Douglas's victory over Mike Tyson, each chapter explores a "worst-to-first" move in the history of major athletics. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Learn about the women who earn their living bringing you information about sports on TV, in newspapers, and online. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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This book contains a classic guide to the game of curling, looking at its history, equipment, different styles and techniques, and much more. Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. It is related to bowls, boules and shuffleboard. Full of interesting historical information and practical instructions, this volume will appeal to curling enthusiasts with...
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