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1) The complete book of pickleball: the ultimate training guide for passionate players of all levels
Author
Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Easy to learn and fun to play, pickleball is also a surprisingly athletic sport. In this user-friendly book, ... the Brungardt brothers focus their expertise on the needs of pickleball players of all levels, applying the same innovative training methods they've used with NBA MVPs, Cy Young Award-winners, and Olympic and tennis champions, to make picklers more athletic and injury-resistant. To safely reach your pickleball potential, health and fitness...
Author
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"This book contains a comprehensive compilation of strength training methods that can be applied in training programs to achieve specific goals like improving strength, power, hypertrophy, endurance, flexibility, or cardiovascular capacity and to introduce variety or modifications into overall programming. The techniques are divided into those that develop muscular strength (intensification) and those that develop hypertrophy (accumulation) and are...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Shotgun Conservationist doesn’t teach us how to hunt, it explores why we should hunt. As public lands remain imperiled, factory farms pollute the earth and subject animals to inhumane conditions, and global uncertainty presses us all to be more self-sufficient, there has never been a better time to take up hunting. Writer, natural historian, and public speaker Brant MacDuff has done just that. An avid animal lover and raised as a non-hunter,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Put down your device and take a step outside-there's a whole world to explore. It's time to go tech-free in your yard! This fun guide invites young readers to unplug from the world on screens and explore the world around them with easy-to-follow activities for a day in your yard. Spot plants and animals, investigate nature, play games, and more. There's no limit to what you can do when you use a little imagination"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From Eric Blehm, the bestselling author of The Last Season and Fearless, comes an extraordinary new book in the vein of Into the Wild, the story of the legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly and his death in the 2003 Durrand Glacier Avalanche-a devastating and controversial tragedy that claimed the lives of seven people. On January 20, 2003, a thunderous crack rang out and a 100-foot-wide tide of snow barreled down the Northern Selkirk Mountains in British...
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"... your guide to planning an amazing, budget-conscious family vacation, featuring 200+ of the best and most interesting campgrounds and outdoor accommodations across the US, along with recommendations for cheap and free activities, restaurants, and more"--
12) El crossover
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
Español
Description
Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
15) Great Outdoors
Author
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A family hikes through a lively forest where there's crunchy leaves to step on, birds to see, and rivers to cross as they enjoy each other's company in the wilderness.
Author
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Questions and answers give kids the fundamentals of geocaching, an outdoor treasure hunt that uses GPS coordinates to hide caches. Includes infographics to support visual learning and back matter to support research skills, plus a glossary and index"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
People travel far and wide looking for adventures in nature. There are many incredible outdoor expeditions, from climbing dangerous mountains to camping in the treetops. Outdoor Expedition Bucket List examines amazing outdoor adventures around the world. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
18) The Wilderness
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Vasylenko family are all adventurers who love wild places and wild things. All, that is, except young Oktober. He also dreams of adventure, but it's the kind that takes place between the pages of a book, indoors, where it's safe and warm. Unlike the rest of his family, he dreads venturing out where it's cold, wet, and home to a creature he calls the Wilderness. His father assures him the wilderness isn't a monster, but out there, Oktober can...
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
This guidebook is a compilation of twenty-four hikes encompassing every peak in the La Plata Mountains of southwest Colorado. It is organized by increasing levels of difficulty, ranging from trail treks for families to scrambles with breathtaking exposure. The array of offerings will appeal to hikers, adventurers, and mountaineers. All of the hikes can be safely done without the aid of climbing gear, so this is not a book for technical climbers.
The...