Rounding up the best nonfiction for children and teens
BMX (Extreme Sports)
by Matt Doeden (Author)
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Booktalk: Would you have the guts to enter a BMX event? Fast-paced bike races. Crazy jumps off huge ramps. Dirt flying everywhere. What a rush! BMX racing and freestyle are full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers.
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Para Track and Field (Paralympic Sports)
by Luke Hanlon (Author)
Booktalk: In the Paralympic Games, the best athletes with disabilities compete for a chance to win gold. Explore the history of Para track and field, the classification system for the sport, and notable athletes in this middle grade book.
Snippet: Unlike other runners, Cam used a prosthetic leg when he ran. He was born without the bottom part of his right leg. The prosthetic connected to his leg just below his knee. A curved blade at the bottom compressed when it hit the track. The prosthetic allowed Cam to compete on a high school team with nondisabled athletes.
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Curious about Gymnastics
by Thomas K. and Heather Adamson (Author)
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Booktalk: Get kids ready to jump, flip, and tumble around! How do gymnasts jump so high? What is a gymnastics meet like? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join gymnastics, including what clothes to wear, some basic skills and scoring, and what the different events for boys and girls are.
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Aquatics (Amazing Summer Olympics)
by Mari Bolte (Author)
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Booktalk: Water sports at the Summer Games are amazing to watch! From swimming to diving and even water polo, elementary readers will discover the power and grace it takes to win gold in these aquatic events.
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