Books in Innovation in Sports series

An exciting series on some of children's favorite sports includes the history of the sport, basic rules of play, equipment and safety precautions, and techniques and quick tips on how to improve their skills.

Offers a brief introduction to the history, techniques, and rules of the martial art tae kwon do, a method of fighting often used for self defense.

Discusses the history of airplanes and famous pilots, including Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh.

Discusses basic gymnastics skills, styles of gymnastics, equipment, and competitions in the sport of gymnastics.

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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of volleyball.

Discusses basic movements and techniques of in-line skating, recreational and competitive skating, safety tips, and more.

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When lacrosse was first played as a Native American sport, teams of hundreds of people played on a field that was miles in length! This book uses photographs and illustrations to highlight the sport of lacrosse. It includes features such as: player positions; scoring drills and skills; and more. It is intended for ages 6-9.

An overview of the sport explains how to select equipment, warm-up, start, stop, turn, ride moguls, and perform such freestyle tricks as ollies, spins, and straight airs.