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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA hilarious picture book featuring Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru, as he takes part in a local family sports event with rather sticky results!Paddington is in high competitive spirits when he accompanies the Brown family to a local sports day. But whether he’s putting the shot, helping Jonathan and Judy get ready for the three-legged race, or taking part in a relay, nothing goes quite as planned. Will a gold medal ever be within Paddington’s reach?Children can recap the different ways Paddington tried to help in the sports day races through the summary on pages 30–31, providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.

“An excellent book in every way... Best of all, the book is accessible to early readers. Superb coverage of a popular sport.” —School Library Journal (starred review). This indispensable guide is simply the best book for beginners to the sport of artistic gymnastics. Illustrated with full-colour photographs of gymnasts balancing, tumbling and jumping, The Gymnastics Book features skilled guidance from a medal-winning, record-breaking gymnast who is now a noted instructor. The topics covered in detail include: Finding a good gymnastics club; Qualities to look for in a coach; Warm-up and cool-down exercises; Entering competitive gymnastics; Managing victories and losses; The importance of family and friends; Nutrition and apparel; Financial aspects; A typical day of training for competition. This edition is updated for 2018 with new interviews and updated profiles on the most prominent star gymnasts of today and yesterday, including Simone Biles, Ellie Black, Ragan Smith, Kyle Shewfelt, Emily Boycott and many more. Anecdotes and advice from Olympic stars take beginners behind the scenes and offer a no-holds-barred account of life as a competitive gymnast. Updated profiles on the Olympic greats and gymnasts who have become well-known coaches,gym owners, and gymnastics judges show young gymnasts career pathways beyond the competition. The Gymnastics Book provides motivation and detailed instruction to young gymnastics students.

"Every page is filled with stories that not only inspire but also demonstrate how hard work, perseverance, and self-confidence are the keys to success. It's a book that not only motivates young athletes but also makes parents smile at the thought that their children can be the stars of tomorrow." —NL MagazineGet ready for the Olympics with this action-packed book on the greatest women gymnasts of all time.Legends of Women’s Gymnastics profiles 28 champions from the Eastern Bloc gymnasts, like Olga Korbut and Nadia Comăneci, who brought a new athleticism to the sport; to Shannon Miller and her Magnificent Seven teammates, who dominated the 1996 Olympics; to today’s stars, like Simone Biles and Suni Lee, who are bringing gymnastics to new heights. Illustrated with dynamic colour photos, this book will be sure to wow passionate fans and aspiring gymnasts alike.

Get inspired by Olympic medalist Simone Biles's story in this winning, easy to read children's book.Fresh off of her summer of historic Olympic records, meet Simone Biles: the girl who loved gymnastics so much that she changed the sport for the better.Simone wants to be the best at gymnastics, so she practices and practices and practices. Finally, her efforts pay off and she wins her first Olympic gold medal! But, she doesn't stop there. Simone keeps practicing and improving her skills, winning more and more Olympic medals. She even invents new skills, ones that are named after her that nobody else is able to accomplish.Told over ten stories that readers will absolutely flip over, follow along as Simone redefines what it means to be an athlete and role model.Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5-Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting stand-alone stories in the life of a genius plus bonus informational content on the science, craft, and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers. 5-Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers ages 6-9, from polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci to artists like Frida Kahlo, environmentalists like Jane Goodall and athletes like Simone Biles to activists like the Suffragettes.

Travel back in time to Ancient Greece to discover the origins of the Olympic Games.Bright, bold and dynamic artwork bring to life the origins of the Olympic Games. Find out about the legend behind the games, the original events and the excitement that filled Olympia during the Olympic Festival. See how the competitors used to train and learn about each of the original events that took place, including chariot racing, wrestling, the discuss, javelin and boxing. Get the Olympic buzz from all the excitement of the hippodrome, Olympic ceremonies and celebrations, and learn about the importance of the Heraia - the competition for women organised by women.This book provides a brilliant and striking introduction to the Ancient Olympics for children aged 7+.

This is the story of one of the world's best heptathletes and her journey to greatness.Katarina Johnson-Thompson is a British heptathlete and won gold in the 2019 World Championships with a British record of 6,981 points. After making her Olympic debut in 2012, Katarina has suffered many disappointments, heartbreaks and frustrations, but she has never let it stop her. Now a World Champion, she is ready to take on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

This is the story of one of the world's best gymnasts and her journey to greatness.She can jump, twist and somersault better than anyone else on Earth. With more medals than any other American gymnast, Simone Biles has consistently wowed her audience, impressed the judges and won every competition imaginable. This is the story of one of the most skilled gymnasts of all time and her journey from her childhood gymnastics club to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

This is the story of one of the world's best sprinters and her journey to greatness.Dina Asher-Smith is the fastest British woman in recorded history, an Olympic medallist and the 2019 World Champion at 200 metres. The British sprint superstar was born in London and by the age of seven she was already faster than any of her friends, and even her teachers. Follow her inspirational story from her lunchtime running club at primary school to the bright lights of the international stage.

Packed with cool facts, delightfully fun illustrations and inspirational quotes, Sports Heroes: Simone Biles is an easy-to-read fan guide that follows her amazing journey to become the world's most famous gymnast. Discover what drives her, the pressures she has faced, and the struggles that she has overcome, as well as all the details of her world-beating triumphs and her jaw-dropping routines. It's a must for any fan of this astonishing gymnast and world star.