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  • A World-Class Gymnast

    Lloyd Readhead

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Oct. 30, 2004)
    Looks at the skills, training, and determination needed to become a champion gymnast, covering such topics as fitness exercises, safety, and diet.
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  • A World-class Boxer

    Don Wood

    Library Binding
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  • An International Soccer Star

    Ben Godsall

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Nov. 15, 2004)
    “I think the most important thing about soccer is just to have fun with it...[and, of course,] practice, practice, practice.”―Mia Hamm. One of the world’s greatest female soccer players, Mia Hamm has won an Olympic gold medal and the World Cup twice. Find out what it takes to become a soccer star in this revealing book.
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  • A World-Class Gymnast

    Paul Mason

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, May 15, 2004)
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  • An International Rugby Union Star

    Andrew Langley

    Paperback (Heinemann Intl Inc, June 30, 2005)
    This series looks at how people succeed and reach the top of their chosen sport. Each book includes information on basic aptitude and ability, techniques, fitness and training, diet, equipment and much more. Containing fascinating facts about all aspects of the sport, it includes case studies about the sport and its well-known personalities. It features champions and competitors from around the world. Each book contains at least 50 photographs and explanatory diagrams.
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  • A Football All-Pro

    William Scott Ingram

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Nov. 15, 2004)
    “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”―Vince Lombardi. These words from legendary football coach Vince Lombardi are as true today as when he first spoke them more than 35 years ago. Find out what it takes to become a football All-Pro in this revealing book.
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  • A World-Class Mountain Biker

    Paul Mason

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 20, 2004)
    Contents: Battle with Gravity; What is mountain biking?; Getting started; Bike Types; Biking Equipment; Bike Setup; Riding Style; Technique; Mountain Bike Muscle; Training Diary; Cross Training; Eating for Fitness; Racing Fuel; Support Crew; The Biking Year; Starting to Race; Race preparation; Big Competitions; The Racing Experience; Pro Rider; World Champions.
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  • A World-Class Sprinter

    Clive Gifford

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 20, 2004)
    Gifford, Clive
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  • A World-Class Gymnast

    Lloyd Readhead

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 20, 2004)
    Contents: Introducing gymnastics; How the sport has changed; Champion qualities; The people behind the gymnast; A good coach; Women's artistic gymnastics; Women's floor and vault; Men's artistic gymnastics; Men's rings, vaults and bars; The training gym; Learning in the gym; Foundation skills; More foundation skills; Spectacular skills; More spectacular skills; The training programmed; Training exercises; Stamina and diet; Safety and welfare; Becoming a champion gymnast; Records and landmarks.
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  • A World-Class Judo Champion

    Paul Mason

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 20, 2004)
    Topics covered include: What is judo? The roots of judo; Getting started; Structure; Technique; Basics; Falling; Throws; Combinations and counters; Groundwork; Training; Warming up and stretching; Physical conditioning; Coordination and balance; Food and diet; Competition; Major competitions.
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  • A Basketball All-Star

    Scott Ingram, William Ingram

    Paperback (Heinemann Intl Inc, June 30, 2005)
    None
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  • A World-Class Marathon Runner

    Haydn Middleton

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Oct. 30, 2004)
    Looks at the skills, training, and determination needed to become a champion marathon runner, covering such topics as knowing the course, race stategy, and building endurance.
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