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Competitive Track and Field for Girls
Contributor(s): Manley, Claudia (Author)

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 ISBN: 082393408X     ISBN-13: 9780823934089
Publisher: Rosen Central
OUR PRICE: $35.27  

Binding Type: Library Binding
Published: December 2000
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Annotation: Just in time for the new wave of interest in women's athletics, here is a series of books teaching the basics of eight different sports that girls can play in competition, for good health, and for just plain fun. The books include current rules of the sports, brief biographies of stars in each sport, updates about professional leagues, and plenty of full-color action photographs.

The world of track and field incorporates many activities, from racing to javelin throwing. The author gives a good overview of what a girl is likely to find at an event and clear information about how one trains for the different sports.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Track & Field
Dewey: 796.420
LCCN: 2001000752
Age Level: 10-13
Grade Level: 5-8
Guided Reading: Y (Grade 6)
Series: Sportsgirl
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 8.1" W x 10.36" L (0.98 lbs) 64 pages
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index
Review Citations: School Library Journal 03/01/2002 pg. 254
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 57347
Reading Level: 7.2   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
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Publisher Description:
Eight Sports Training Guides for Middle School Girls to Help Them Excel at Their Chosen Sport Just in time for the new wave of interest in women's athletics, here is a series of books teaching the basics of eight different sports that girls can play in competition, for good health, and for just plain fun. The books include current rules of the sports, brief biographies of stars in each sport, updates about professional leagues, and plenty of full-color action photographs.
 
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