From world-class athletes to people who want to feel healthy, the science of fitness helps many people perform at their best. By using the scientific method to collect data from athletes, scientists are better able to understand how we can stay fit. This data helps athletes push their bodies to new limits and become stronger, faster, and better. By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes learning how to multiply fractions fun...

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...

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.

Yoga is an ancient practice developed over thousands of years through spiritual teachings. Pilates is much newer, having been invented in the early 1900s. Both practices are popular with those who want to incorporate strength, flexibility, and mindfulness into their daily lives. This title examines the history of both exercise forms and offers how-to guides on poses, stretches, and exercises that can help people feel their best. Features include a...

Yoga is a modern form of exercise that has its roots in ancient times five thousand years ago, in fact, in the Indus Valley. Today you can step into just about any fitness gym in the United States and find workout rooms filled with people doing all sorts of interesting body contortions like cobra, eagle, crow, and the ever-popular downward-facing dog. Yoga has really taken the US fitness world by storm. More than twenty million Americans say they...

Most basketball teams use two guards: a point guard and a shooting guard. A shooting guard has many responsibilities on the basketball court. They're known for their ability to shoot the ball as well as their defensive skills. Readers learn about these and other skills and strategies essential to a shooting guard's game as they explore this important position on the basketball court. Exciting, full-color photographs of shooting guards keep readers...

Athletes in every sport fine-tune their training to succeed on the field, court, or rink. Sports training programs are as unique as the many athletes who play our favorite games. This title examines the methods that allow athletes to thrive and provides detailed instructions on how to start training like the world's greatest athletes. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

Every day, most people do some form of aerobic activity. Walking, running, biking, dancing, and swimming are just some of the many ways people can move their bodies. This title examines the history and benefits of this popular workout form, complete with detailed instructions on the many ways readers can incorporate aerobics into their lives. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Nine is the magic number in baseball. It's the number of innings in a standard game and the number of players each team fields when on defense. But every player on the field is different, and this book studies each unique position to explore those differences and the skills needed to play there. From turning double plays at shortstop to throwing off the pitcher's mound, each spot on the diamond has its quirks. Readers learn how catchers help pitchers...