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- The stronger sex : what science tells us about the power of the female body / by Vartan, Starre,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."A myth-busting vindication of women's physical strengths. For decades, Starre Vartan -- like most women -- was told that having a woman's body meant being weaker than men. Like many women, she mostly believed it. Following a half decade of research into the newest science, Vartan shows in The Stronger Sex that women's bodies are incredibly powerful, flexible, and resilient in ways men's bodies aren't. Tossing aside the narrow notion of a fully ripped man as the measure of strength, Vartan reveals the ways that women surpass men in endurance, flexibility, immunity, pain tolerance, and the ultimate test of any human body: longevity. In interviews with dozens of researchers from biology, anthropology, physiology, and sports science, plus in-depth conversations with runners, swimmers, wrestlers, woodchoppers, thru-hikers, firefighters, and more, The Stronger Sex squashes outdated ideas about women's bodies. It's a celebration of female strength that doesn't argue "down with men" but "up with us all""--
- Subjects: Muscle strength; Sex differences.; Sex differences; Women;
- Chinese of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin dynasties / [writer, Alan Wachtel]. -- by Wachtel, Alan,1968-;
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [62]), Internet addresses and index."A discussion of early Chinese peoples of the Shang, Zhou, and Qin dynasties, including who they were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports, and fall of civilization. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites"--Provided by publisher.LSC
- © c2009., World Book,
- King of the ice / by Lyons, Kelly Starling.; Spencer, Wayne,1980-;
- "Miles Lewis loves science and sports. But when his teacher announces a class field trip to an ice skating rink to learn about physics, he isn't so excited. He's never ice skated before, and his friend RJ won't let him forget it. RJ even challenges him to a bet: If Miles skates without falling, RJ will put a "Miles is the man" sign on his backpack. But if Miles falls, he has to put one on his that says the same about RJ. Miles can barely focus on the bet, though, because he suspects his beloved Nana has plans to move out of his family's house - and that's just too much to bear. Can he keep his cool with all the pressure from RJ while finding a way to make his grandma stay?"--From publisher.Ages 6-8.Grades 1-3.LSC
- Subjects: Skating; Science; Competition (Psychology); African Americans;
- This is how a ball rolls : the science of wobbling, bouncing, spinning balls / by Tekavec, Heather,1969-; Ogawa, Suharu,1979-;
- Tongue-twisting brainteasers introduce twelve different balls and the science of how they move.
- Subjects: Force and energy; Motion; Balls (Sporting goods);
- Musher. by Rana, Anuradha,film director.; Little, Laurie,film director.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by PBS in 2021.A film about the lives of four sled dog racers (mushers) and their dogs. What it means to be a musher, and what it takes to be a sled dog, is revealed over the course of a year as they all wait out summer so they can train for the coming winter’s races. The film also explores the role of women in the sport, as dog mushing is one of just a few sports where men and women compete together.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Zoology.; Documentary films.;
- Trivial Pursuit [game] : Classic Edition. by Please return all components in the container. ;
- "Gather your friends to play the trivia game that started it all! The Classic Edition of this Trivial Pursuit Game is the same gameplay you know and love, only with a 1980's retro appearance. Featuring classic gameplay and gameboard, this game contains 2,400 questions in 6 categories: Geography, Entertainment, History, Art and Literature, Science and Nature, and Sports and Leisure. Players move around the board answering questions. When a player lands on a category space, they'll earn the corresponding colored wedge if they answer the question correctly. The first player to collect 6 different colored wedges and answer a final question correctly wins" - from Amazon.Ages 16+.
- Subjects: Board games.; Library of things.; Toys and instruments.;
- © [2016]., Hasbro, Inc.,
- The math behind... : discover the mathematics of everyday events / by Beveridge, Colin(Maths coach);
- "A compilation of everyday events analyzed for their probability of occurring. The odds are determined using mathematical equations and science. An entertaining illustrated reference to the role of mathematics in everyday life. Topics examined are: the human condition, sports and games, traveling from A to B, digital technology, chance and coincidence, and more"--Provided by publisher.LSC
- Subjects: Mathematics.; Mathematics; Probabilities.; Probabilities;
- Gods of Tennis. by Draper, Simon,film director.; Jean King, Billie,actor.; Borg, Björn,actor.; Morrissey, David,actor.; McEnroe, John,actor.; Margolyes, Miriam,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Billie Jean King, Björn Borg, David Morrissey, John McEnroe, Miriam MargolyesOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2023.This fascinating documentary series explores how a golden age of tennis changed the sport forever. Framed through the world-famous Wimbledon tournament, the series features unforgettable archive and exclusive interviews with the greatest players to have ever graced centre court. These are heroes who not only produced some of the most famous matches in the history of sport, but who broke boundaries and drove significant change away from the tennis courts.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; History, Modern.; Social sciences.; Physical education and training.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; History.; Tennis.; Documentary television programs.;
- Profiles in mental health courage / by Kennedy, Patrick J.(Patrick Joseph),1967-author.; Fried, Stephen,1958-author.;
- "Profiles in Mental Health Courage portrays the dramatic journeys of a diverse group of Americans who have struggled with their mental health. This book offers deeply compelling stories about the bravery and resilience of those living with a variety of mental illnesses and addictions. Several years ago, Patrick J. Kennedy shared the story of his personal and family challenges with mental illness and addiction--and the nation's--in his bestselling memoir, A Common Struggle. Now, he and his Common Struggle coauthor, award-winning healthcare journalist Stephen Fried, have crafted this powerful new book sharing the untold stories of others--a special group who agreed to talk about their illnesses, treatments, and struggles for the first time. When Kennedy's uncle, President John F. Kennedy, published his classic book Profiles in Courage, he hoped to inspire "political courage" by telling the stories of brave U.S. senators who changed America. In Profiles in Mental Health Courage, former Congressman Kennedy adapts his uncle's idea to inspire the "mental health courage" it takes for those with these conditions to treat their illnesses, and risk telling their stories to help America face its crisis in our families, our workplaces, our jails, and on our streets. The resounding silence surrounding these illnesses remains persistent, and this book takes an unflinching look at the experience of mental illness and addiction that inspires profound connection, empathy, and action. In this book, you'll meet people of all ages, backgrounds, and futures, across politics and government, Hollywood and the arts, tech and business, sports and science--some recovering, some relapsing, some just barely holding on, but all sharing experiences and insights we need to better understand. You'll also meet those trying to help them through--parents, siblings, spouses, therapists, bosses, doctors, and friends who create the extended families needed to support care and wellness. The personal stories they share with Kennedy and Fried are intimate, sometimes shocking, always revealing. And they are essential reading for caregivers, family members, policymakers, and the general public--just as they are for those who often feel alone in experiencing these challenges themselves."--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Mental health; Mental illness; Mentally ill; Psychotherapy patients; Recovering addicts;
- 1000 more words : build more vocabulary and literacy skills / by Budgell, Gill.;
- This busy picture book broadens children's vocabulary, strengthens their language and literacy skills, and supports their school learning. Written by primary language specialist Gill Budgell, the picture-packed pages feature vocabulary to help children with key school subjects, including English, maths, science, geography, history, art, and computing. From verbs that are used in sports and nouns that name mathematical shapes to adjectives that describe materials, each page strengthens children's language skills and is visually exciting, accessible, and appealing. 1000 More Words clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. There are fun things to spot on every page, as well as questions that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. This inviting and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title that will develop children's reading and writing skills, support their early years in education, and boost their confidence in communication.
- Subjects: Illustrated works.; Vocabulary;
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