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Books in First Books - Sports and Recreation series

  • Surfing

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1998)
    Discusses the history, equipment, and basic techniques of surfing, as well as safety issues and surfing etiquette
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  • Snowboarding

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1998)
    Traces the history of this recreational activity, describes the required equipment and basic techniques, concludes with a discussion of safety issues and competitive aspects of the sport
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  • Soaring

    Phyllis J. Perry

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1997)
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  • Rock Climbing

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1997)
    Presents a brief description of rock climbing, a sport that requires little equipment, appeals to all ages, and is considered to be mental as well as physical
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  • Serena and Venus Williams Tennis Stars

    Gregory N Peters, Kazuko Collins

    Library Binding (Trailblazers, Jan. 1, 2014)
    These two famous tennis champions aren't just competitorsthey're sisters! Follow the lives of the Williams sisters, as they grow from practicing on the court with their dad to bringing home Olympic gold.
  • Rock Climbing

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Presents a brief description of rock climbing, a sport that requires little equipment, appeals to all ages, and is considered to be mental as well as physical
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  • Ballooning

    Phyllis J. Perry

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1996)
    Book by Perry, Phyllis J.
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  • Muhammad Ali Boxing Legend

    Gregory N Peters, Kazuko Collins

    Library Binding (Trailblazers, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Many boxing fans think Muhammad Ali was the greatest fighter of all time. Learn his inspiring life story, from growing up in Kentucky to the Summer Olympics to securing his place in history as world champion.
  • Mountain Biking

    Larry Dane Brimner

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, April 16, 1997)
    Book by Brimner, Larry Dane
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  • The Best of College Basketball

    Gregory N Peters, Kazuko Collins

    Library Binding (Trailblazers, Jan. 1, 2014)
    When the regular season in college basketball is over, March Madness begins! Learn about the NCAA tournament's greatest players, coaches, games, and records.
  • The Negro Leagues

    Gregory N Peters, Kazuko Collins

    Library Binding (Trailblazers, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Until the late 1940s, African-American athletes were not allowed to play Major League Baseball. Instead, they played the game they loved in the Negro Leagues.
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  • Muhammad Ali Boxing Legend: The Greatest

    Gregory N Peters, Capstone

    Paperback (Capstone Press, March 1, 2013)
    Many boxing fans think Muhammad Ali was the greatest fighter of all time. Learn his inspiring life story, from growing up in Kentucky to the Summer Olympics to securing his place in history as world champion.
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