Rebecca Rissman

"This narrative nonfiction work recounts the early years of air and space exploration and the daring exploits of America's first astronauts--both the men and women who were called upon to train"--

Explores the sport of basketball, and offers tips for mastering basic skills. Discusses stretching and strength-building exercises, practice drills, and good mechanics for specific techniques. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents advice and step-by-step instructions for teenage girls on performing yoga exercises designed to increase blood-flow to the brain as well as to train the brain to think differently, such as in backbends, twists, and inversions, as well as poses that stretch the back and spine.

Children reading this book explore a stunning rain forest habitat while learning how to tell the difference between living and nonliving things, such as trees, frogs, and rocks.

"Presents yoga techniques and poses to promote brain power, stress relief, strength, and fitness"--

Cheer your team to victory with rhythm and rhyme! These catchy cheers and chants will fire up the crowd and help boost your team to victory. Learn some basic information about the three sports that most commonly have cheerleaders: football, basketball, and wrestling. Youll know the right cheer or chant to use and the right time to use it. Youll also be inspired to create your own cheers and chants that will keep the crowd excited.

Describes the benefits of yoga for the body and the spirit and offers illustrations of yoga poses and breathing techniques.

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to different raptor dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets.