"An introduction to soccer, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the game of soccer, including its basic rules, structure, playing positions, needed skills, and great players.

Describes the properties of different types of natural and manufactured matter, including elastic, marble, wood, silk, and gold. Materials answers fundamental questions about the matter and materials that make up the physical world around us. What are rocks made of? Where do plastics come from, and what are they used for? Why can I see through glass? Readers are introduced to the most common natural and manufactured materials-including metals, wood,...

"An introduction to women's and men's gymnastics events held at the summer Olympics, including the floor exercise, vault, balance beam, parallel bars, and more. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic gymnasts"--Provided by publisher.

This essential book is brimming with information about pretty much everything! Encyclopedic in scope but fresh and exciting in presentation, this is a great value, information packed book about the workings of the world. Detailed and eye catching illustrations are paired with succinct, to the point text that explains the phenomena, processes, and systems that affect our world and way of life. Parents will also find this book an invaluable tool when...

The perfect guide for every young soccer player. Action-packed photographs lead the reader through basic skill and warm-ups to the excitement of a game.

Contains illustrated descriptions of civilian and military airplanes, jets, and helicopters including the stealth fighter and the F-14 Tomcat.