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Paul Challen
Linemen are a lot like warriors on the front line of battle have to be ready to fight with their all, whether theyre playing offense or defense. But theres much…
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A receiver has a lot to worry aboutcatching, throwing, blocking, adjusting strategies in an instant, and more! This book lays out all of those responsibilities to help young players and…
Size, speed, and power are all needed to make a linebacker successful, but theres more to this important position than that. Linebackers make split-second decisions that affect the outcome of…
Aimed at ages 7-14, this book aims to take readers deep under the earth to the source of a volcano’s power and then around the world to some of the…
Aimed at ages 7-14, this book features the science behind hurricanes and typhoons and how societies around the world cope with their ferocity. It includes: the phases of a hurricane’s…
Intended for children of ages 7-14, this book probes the causes and effects of greenhouse gases, acid rain, oil spills, air pollution, and other human-caused disasters. It also cover topics…
Long periods of sweltering weather can scorch crops, cause famine, and kill animals and people. This work is intended for ages 7-14. Topics include: techniques to stay safe during times…
Intended for ages 7-14, this book probes the causes and effects of greenhouse gases, acid rain, oil spills, air pollution, and other human-caused disasters. Topics include: the human activities that…
In light of 2008’s devastating cyclone in Myanmar (Burma) and hurricanes Fay, Gustav, and Ike in the U.S., this informative book has been newly revised. This book features the science…
This informative book has been newly revised in light of the massive eruption in Iceland in March 2010. The skies over a large part of the world were filled with…
From floor exercises to balance beams and parallel bars, its all here, explained through clear text and colorful images. Kids will also meet some of the brightest stars of the…
Introduces tennis, including information on techniques, rules, and professional athletes.
Learn about the jumps, maneuvers, and techniques that are at the heart of figure skating, as well as how top skaters prepare for competition and how they are judged.
Clear text and colorful images highlight the techniques, rules, and stars of the game. Concepts like par, birdie, eagle, and mulligan are explained clearly and easily.
, Paul Challen
From floor exercises to balance beams and parallel bars, this title explains gymnastics through text and colourful images.
Takes a comprehensive look at the techniques, strategies, and great players of one of the world’s most popular sports. This title explains sometimes-complicated rules of the game.
Suitable for kids, this title helps them learn about the jumps, manoeuvres, and techniques that are at the heart of figure skating, as well as how top skaters prepare for…
Features colourful images highlighting the techniques, rules, and stars of the game. This title explains the concepts like par, birdie, eagle, and mulligan.
Takes young readers on a trip to a science lab where they will learn about the metric system. This title shows ways of measuring length, temperature, and weight. It also…
The business of borrowing is the cornerstone of an economy. This title explains the different kinds of financial borrowing and their uses. It is suitable for children of ages 9…
What is Supply and Demand? Suitable for the children of ages 9 to 12 years, this title details the concept of supply and demand. It helps you to learn the…
Screws are everywhere! From the cap on a bottle to a farmer’s combine, screws help us lift, grip, squeeze, and move. This book helps to learn about this fascinating simple…
Suitable for ages 7 to 8 years, this title covers wheels and axles and their many uses. It helps children learn of their many uses, from doorknobs to the insides…
Screws are everywhere! From the cap on a bottle to a farmer’s combine, screws help us lift, grip, squeeze, and move. This book is suitable for ages 7 to 8…
Children will delight in learning about military tanks. Mighty Tanks introduces readers to the different parts that make up a tank and explains how these mighty armored vehicles move over…
Some of the most famous basketball players of all time–from Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille O'Neal–were centers. Readers discover both the offensive and defensive responsibilities of the center on a basketball…
Soccer is played on a big field. For midfielders, this means lots of running all over the pitch. A professional midfielder runs many miles over the course of a game…
With fossil fuels and water running out, and temperatures and sea levels rising due to climate change, whole communities will need to move and resettle. How will human migrations on…
Looks at what small forwards do during basketball games and lists some of the best small forwards in history and in the present day.
Keepers cant keep the ball out of that large soccer net on their own. They need a strong group of defenders to play well and win as a team. This…
Paul C Challen
This book examines how globaliztion and climate change may effect migration in the 21st century.
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This entertaining book explores the extraordinary dynasties of Ancient China, and how China has defended itself over thousands of years against invaders such as the Mongols. It includes features on…
For those who like to get their adrenaline pumping, get ready to be thrown into the middle of several death-defying, yet exhilarating, sports. The essentials of sports car, NASCAR, and…
Paul Challen,Sergio Gargelli
World-renowned futsal coach Sergio Gargelli and writer Paul Challen make the case that elite football teams need to bring on board specialist futsal coaches to help develop players. Using photos…
Paul C. Challen
Isiah Lord Thomas has dedicated his life to professional basketball. He honed his skills in Chicago’s South Side, went to college, signed an NBA contract, joined the Detroit Pistons, turned…
Formula 1 racing–or F1, for short–is a popular racing sport enjoyed around the world. This book offers an insider’s look at F1 racing, covering the history of the sport, the…
Colorful photographs and informative text introduce young readers to the culture of Canada, along with step-by-step instructions for related arts and crafts projects.
Introduces readers to technology in the ancient world.
, Paul, C Challen
The Egyptian civilisation is one of the oldest in human history. This book provides information on how the Ancient Egyptians built magnificent pyramids, developed a system of writing, harnessed the…
Ancient China gave the world paper, a counting machine called an abacus, Kung Fu, and many other interesting inventions. This book talks about Chinese society, which is one of the…
