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Books in Get Going! Hobbies series

  • Tap

    Lisa Dillman

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 13, 2005)
    Tap is a style of percussive dance. This means the dancers wear special shoes with metal taps that make sounds when they touch the floor. The dancers create rhythms with their feet as if they are drumming on the floor. Tap is an unusual dance form because it depends on being heard as well as seen.
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  • Fishing

    Lisa Klobuchar

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2005)
    Provides a practical guide to angling, including choosing bait, tying knots, locating freshwater fish, and entering tournaments.
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  • Magic: 0

    Ursula Szwast

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2005)
    Will introduce you to the world of magic. You will learn about the history of magic and how it has developed and also learn some tricks. Ages 8+ years.
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  • Hunting

    Joan E. Lewis

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2005)
    Book by Lewis, Joan
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  • Fishing

    Lisa Klobuchar

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, May 15, 2005)
    This series not only introduces some very popular hobbies, the books also provide historical, cultural and general interest information on each. Step-by-step instructions, a focus on key skills and information on equipment, skills and safety make these titles both useful and a high-interest read. Suitable for 10-14 year olds.
  • Cheerleading

    Ursula Szwast

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 13, 2005)
    Leading fans in cheers during a sports event is an important part of cheerleading. School cheerleaders help to promote school spirit. With their enthusiasm, they bring students together to cheer on the school’s athletic teams. Cheerleaders also help create a feeling of pride and spirit in a community when they lead people of all ages who come together to support the local school’s sports teams.
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  • Tap Dancing: 0

    Lisa Dillman

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2005)
    Dillman, Lisa
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  • Cheerleading

    Ursula Szwast

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2005)
    Leading fans in cheers during a sports event is an important part of cheerleading. School cheerleaders help to promote school spirit. With their enthusiasm, they bring students together to cheer on the schoolÂ’s athletic teams. Cheerleaders also help create
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  • Ballet

    Lisa Dillman

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 13, 2005)
    Ballet is a dance form that originated in Italy and became popular in the French court of King Louis XIV about 300 years ago. The word ballet is French but comes from the Italian word ballare, which means “to dance.”
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  • Magic

    Ursula Szwast

    Paperback (Heinemann Library, July 6, 2006)
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  • Fishing

    Lisa Klobuchar

    Library Binding (Heinemann, July 13, 2005)
    Part of the fun of fishing is the mystery. As your line disappears into the water, you try to imagine what is going on under the surface. Is your hook and bait just dangling unnoticed in deep water? Or is a hungry fish eyeing it, getting ready to snap it up?
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  • Ballet

    Lisa Dillman

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2005)
    Introduces the basics of ballet dancing, including stretching exercises, ballet positions, ballet terms, and good practice habits.
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