John Crossingham
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From basics such as dribbling and blocking to the skilled high-flying slam-dunk, Basketball in Action will start kids off on the road to the NBA. Children will learn the basics of shooting, passing, and dribbling as well as how to make a layup. Other important information includes:
• the layout of a basketball court
• enforcing the rules through a referee
• defensive and offensive moves
• warm-up games to test your skills
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As the world's largest land animals, elephants inspire awe in all of us - an awe that has led to myths of might and memory. Despite its immense strength, however, the elephant is a timid creature that uses its power only to defend itself against predators. Kids will learn many facts about these gentle pachyderms, including:
• the social structure of elephants, in which the female is the leader
• the animal's many, dexterous uses for its trunk
•...
12) What is a bear?
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Bears are the elegant giants of land carnivores. Powerful yet shy, these solitary creatures are remarkable for their size, strength, and adaptable intelligence. What is a Bear? gives children clear insight into the world of bears, including:
• the bear family tree
• special features of a bear's body
• how mothers care for their cubs
• the differences in bear diets
• their hunting techniques
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In the animal world, the easiest way to avoid being eaten is to avoid being seen. What are Camouflage and Mimicry? examines animals that use unique colorization to avoid their predators - or to sneak up on prey! So highly developed is the camouflage of some animals, that they are virtually impossible to see. Examples include:
• spots and stripes that blend into the shadows
• bright colors that warn of toxic poisons
• animals that look like rocks,...
14) Land habitats
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Offers an introduction to different land habitats, including rain forests, mountains, caves, grasslands, deserts, and the Arctic, discussing their physical features and the animals that live there.
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Take me out to the ball game with Crabtree's book Baseball in Action. Children will learn the rules and skills involved in playing. Lively, full-color photographs help demonstrate such basics as pitching, fouling, and bunting. Necessary equipment and safety precautions are also covered along with:
• the layout of a baseball diamond and player positions
• catching and throwing techniques
• when to run and when to stay put
• different variations...
17) Colonial Home
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This newly revised edition takes readers into a Colonial Home of the 1600s and 1700s. See inside the kitchen, the fireplace, the bedchamber and the barn. Learn why immigrants from England, France, and Spain were drawn to North America, and how plantations in the South grew and prospered through the slave trade.

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