Search:

Results 91 to 100 of 239 | « previous |

The Big Splash [electronic resource] : by Ahn, Angela.aut; Kim, Julie.ill; CloudLibrary;
Julia and her swim team struggle with a new strict coach, but she is determined to make a big splash regardless in this buoyant illustrated chapter book for ages 7 and up. For fans of Mindy Kim and Jasmine Toguchi. Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim team for an urgent family matter. Coach Nathan, their new temporary coach, is strict and humorless. He doesn't even let them have Splash Time! And it's not just Julia who's upset — two of her teammates have even quit the team. So it's no surprise that the team is not enthusiastic when Coach Nathan asks them to put together a car wash fundraiser for the team. But then they learn that there's going to be a big increase in pool rental fees, which means the Vipers may lose practice days, or worse, not be able to swim at all. Julia takes the lead and gets the Vipers organized. Along the way, she learns more about her nemesis, teammate Olivia, and even Coach Nathan. Maybe first impressions aren't always the most accurate.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Humorous Stories; Asian American; Water Sports;
© 2025., Tundra,
unAPI

Barefoot Skateboarders [electronic resource] : by Singh, Rina.aut; Casson, Sophie.ill; CloudLibrary;
Key Selling Points When a skatepark is built in the tiny village of Janwaar, in northern India, Ramkesh and the local children begin to discover the joys of a new sport, regardless of caste or gender, which not only introduces their village to the world but also gives them a newfound sense of unity and hope. Based on a true story, this book highlights the concept of sport as an instrument of joy and shows its ability to unite people; it also showcases children's instincts to treat each other as equals, despite the imposed divisions of the adult world, and the concept of the younger generation leading the way to a brighter future. Rina Singh has a very personal connection to Janwaar, as she's visited there and met many of the skateboarding children and their parents (including Ramkesh), as well as the founder of the project, Ulrike Reinhard. Rina tutored some of the children online for a while, and she still keeps in touch with them to this day. Sophie Casson is an accomplished illustrator who brings her own unusual and eye-catching style to this book. A short film called Janwaar, by Danny Schmidt, was made about the Janwaar skatepark (officially called Janwaar Castle), and the Netflix film Skater Girl is a fictionalized version of the life of Asha, one of the skateboarders featured in the book.The remote village of Janwaar in Northern India has been the same for a long time, with the community strictly divided into castes. It's a quiet village… until the construction project begins. Ramkesh can't tell what it will be—it's all ramps and hills. When it's done, he sees kids playing on it, on strange boards with wheels... Soon, he's invited to try, and he's hooked—practicing tricks and soaring on his skateboard. At first, it's all boys, but Ramkesh invites his sister, and other girls join too. Word gets out that the tiny village is a hotbed of skateboarding talent, and people flock from all over to see it, and to teach the kids new tricks. Ramkesh and his friends even get invited to travel, gaining the first-ever passports for their village. But most important, they come back home to tell of their journeys...and to lead the way for Janwaar into the future, with a newfound sense of joy and unity.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance; Skateboarding; Asia;
© 2024., Orca Book Publishers,
unAPI

Outwitting bears : living in bear country / by Brown, Gary;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-202) and index.
Subjects: Bear attacks; Outdoor recreation; Bears;
© c2001., Lyons Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

I am powerful / by Capozzi, Suzy.; Lovett, Courtney.;
"A young girl works with her community to protest against the shutting down of the local rec center"--
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Recreation centers; Demonstrations; Communities; African Americans;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
unAPI

Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard : A Memoir. by Rideout, Ken.;
From the fastest marathoner in the world over 50 - and maybe the planets most determined underdog - comes an inspiring tale of resilience, redemption, and personal transformation that recounts Ken Rideouts rise from a childhood cradled in poverty and criminality to a thriving job on Wall Street to struggles with addiction to athletic superstardom.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success; SPORTS & RECREATION / Running & Jogging;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Cool string art : creative activities that make math & science fun for kids! / by Hanson, Anders,1980-; Mann, Elissa,1990-;
LSC
Subjects: Geometry; Astronomy; Mathematical recreations; Scientific recreations; String craft;
© c2014., ABDO Pub. Co.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Hum / by Phillips, Helen,1981-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."After losing her job to artificial intelligence, May, in a city populated by intelligent robots called "hums," takes her family on a three-night respite to the Botanical Garden, a rare green refuge, where her children come under threat and she is forced to trust a hum to save them"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Artificial intelligence; Human experimentation in medicine; Recreation areas; Short vacations;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

The Kodiaks Home Ice Advantage [electronic resource] : by Robertson, David A..aut; cloudLibrary;
Hockey fans will love this action-packed middle grade novel about teamwork, overcoming adversity, and being proud of who you are and where you come from. Everything is changing for 11-year-old Alex Robinson. After his father accepts a new job, Alex and his family move from their community to the city. For the first time in his life, he doesn’t fit in. His fellow students don’t understand Indigenous culture. Even a simple show of respect to his teacher gets him in trouble. Things begin to look up after Alex tries out for a local hockey team. Playing for the Kodiaks, Alex proves himself as one of the best, but he becomes a target because he’s Indigenous. Can Alex trust his teammates and stand up to the jerks on other teams? Can he find a way to fit in and still be who he’s meant to be?Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Native Canadian; New Experience; Prejudice & Racism; Hockey;
© 2024., Portage & Main Press,
unAPI

Game Face [electronic resource] : by Green, Shari.aut; cloudLibrary;
Thirteen-year-old Jonah is determined to prove that anxiety won’t stop him from succeeding as his hockey team’s goalie in this dynamic novel in verse.  What-ifs rattle around his brain at the worst times, like when he’s in the middle of a playoff game. What if he lets his teammates down? What if he can’t make it pro? And the biggest what-if of all, the one he keeps to himself — what if he’s like his dad, whose life is controlled by anxiety that has only gotten worse since Jonah’s mom died in a car crash? To prove that he’s not like that, Jonah is determined to succeed in the high-stress role of goalie. He and his best friend Ty have big plans for their hockey futures. But when Ty suffers a medical crisis during a pivotal game, Jonah’s anxiety ramps up to new levels It takes courage to ask for help, but Jonah starts to realize that his team goes beyond the people who lace up their skates with him every week, and maybe it’s okay to look for support on and off the ice.  From the adrenaline rush of sudden-death overtime to the weight of worrying about letting your teammates — and yourself — down, this novel in verse will hook readers from the first line.   Key Text Features dialogue poems   Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.5 Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.Children/juvenile.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Depression & Mental Illness; Stories in Verse; Hockey;
© 2023., Groundwood Books Ltd,
unAPI

The unofficial guide to Disneyland. by Sehlinger, Bob,1945-author.; Testa, Len,author.; Kubersky, Seth,author.;
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Amusement parks; Family recreation;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
unAPI

Results 91 to 100 of 239 | « previous |