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Locals Only: California Skateboarding 1975-1978 - Hardcover

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by Hugh Holland (Author), Steve Crist (Editor)One afternoon in 1975, a young photographer named Hugh Holland drove up Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Los Angeles and encountered skateboarders carving up the drainage ditches along the side of the canyon. Immediately transfixed by their grace and athleticism, he knew he had found an amazing subject. Although not a skateboarder himself, for the next three years Holland never tired of documenting skateboarders surfing the streets of Los Angeles, parts...

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by Monica Roe (Author)An action-packed, empowering middle grade novel about a girl who has to speak up when her wheelchair motocross dreams get turned upside down. Twelve-year-old Emmie is working to raise money for a tricked-out wheelchair to get serious about WCMX, when a mishap on a poorly designed ramp at school throws her plans into a tailspin. Instead of replacing the ramp, her school provides her with a kind but unwelcome aide--and, seeing a golden media opportunity, launches a public ...

Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream - Paperback

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by Deloris Jordan (Author), Roslyn M. Jordan (Author), Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)Michael Jordan's mother and sister team up for this heartwarming and inspirational picture book about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true. Michael Jordan. The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. But as a child, Michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared he'd never grow tall en...

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by Catherine Hapka (Author), Anne Kennedy (Illustrator)It's the first day of summer vacation and time to go camping with the ponies! Meg discovers there's a lot she doesn't know about camping--but learning is part of the fun in the end.The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts!Author Catherine Hapka is a lifelong horse lover. She rides s...

I Am Leonardo (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) - Hardcover

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by Mei Nakamura (Author), Sergio Cuan (Illustrator)A Little Golden Book featuring Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Meet Leonardo, the leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Confident and bold, he's always ready to battle bad guys--if only he could wrangle his rambunctious brothers! Fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ages 2 to 5 will enjoy this Little Golden Book that's also sure to excite collectors. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello burst from the sewers again ...

Tracking and the Art of Seeing, 2nd Edition: How to Read Animal Tracks and Signs - Paperback

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by Paul Rezendes (Author)"If Thoreau's Concord neighbors led lives of quiet desperation, many people today rush through lives of frantic, noisy alienation. Paul Rezendes's book is about tracking, but also much more; it shows how to find your way home to the great web of life. For the woods walker, this book offers the key to a new kingdom." -- The Boston GlobeIn this newly revised and updated edition of his highly acclaimed field guide, renowned nature photographer and tracking expert Paul Re...

Backcountry Cocktails: Civilized Drinks for Wild Places - Hardcover

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by Steven Grasse (Author), Adam Erace (Author), Lee Noble (With)Craft cocktails meet the great outdoors in this vibrant celebration of good times and good spirits, from the authors of The Cocktail Workshop. What could possibly enhance the natural beauty of a crystal clear lake, snow-capped mountain, or backyard fire pit? A craft cocktail, of course! So cozy up by the campfire, pack your cooler for a picnic out at the lake, or rent a mountainside cabin with your friends--it's time to head fo...

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by Jen Taylor (Illustrator)Good Morning, National Parks board book is a fun way to greet the day with interactive slide-action pages and activity prompts to explore 9 different national parks.Good Morning, National Parks board book takes you and your toddler on an outdoor adventure as the day begins to explore 9 different national parks. The interactive activity prompts and 9 slide-action pages add to the explorations with little readers pointing to fall colors, spotting coastal animals, find...

Weird But True! Sports: 300 Wacky Facts about Awesome Athletics - Paperback

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by National Geographic Kids (Author)Get ready for the Olympics! Everything has its weird side--even sports! Add wacky stats, facts, and stories to your arsenal of sports trivia with this new slam-dunk addition to the very popular Weird but True series! Discover tons more zany fun, focused totally on the subject of sports! So step up to the plate to get 300 ALL-NEW amazing facts plus photos.Author BiographyNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-w...

Wanderlust: A History of Walking - Paperback

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by Rebecca Solnit (Author)A passionate, thought-provoking exploration of walking as a political and cultural activity, from the author of Orwell's Roses Drawing together many histories--of anatomical evolution and city design, of treadmills and labyrinths, of walking clubs and sexual mores--Rebecca Solnit creates a fascinating portrait of the range of possibilities presented by walking. Arguing that the history of walking includes walking for pleasure as well as for political, aesthetic, and...

Science of Running: Analyze Your Technique, Prevent Injury, Revolutionize Your Training - Paperback

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by Chris Napier (Author)Revolutionize your running techniques! Learn how to run better and faster, with more energy while avoiding injury. There is a science to running, and now you can learn about it too! Whether you are new to running, or have conquered a few marathons in your time, this runner's guide will show you how to train efficiently, find a suitable running regime, and master the art of running for life! Inside the pages of this running book, you'll find: - Explanations on the anato...

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen - Hardcover

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by Christopher McDougall (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? "Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history.... The climactic race reads like a sprint.... It simply makes you want to run." --Outside Magazine Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of...

Minecraft: The Ultimate Collection! (Minecraft) - Paperback

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by Nick Eliopulos (Author), Arie Kaplan (Author), Alan Batson (Illustrator)Five Minecraft(R) Step Into Reading level 3 readers are collected in one book for even more action-packed adventures based on one of the world's best-selling video games! Perfect for children ready to read on their own. Minecraft(R) is one of the best-selling video games of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun. Players new and old can join Emmy, Birch, and their tame wolf Byte, as they explore mys...

Last Entry Point: Stories of Danger and Death in the Boundary Waters - Paperback

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by Joe Friedrichs (Author)Hypothermia, lightning strikes, high winds, medical emergencies, miscalculations--the dangers are real in canoe country. Last Entry Point shares tales of tragedy and near-tragedy in the Boundary Waters while offering guidance on how to avoid worst-case scenarios. Paddlers and hikers planning an excursion into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park--that storied region along the Minnesota-Ontario border made up of rock, water, and pine-...

Speedah-Cheetah: A Branches Book (the Binder of Doom #3): Volume 3 - Paperback

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by Troy Cummings (Author), Troy Cummings (Illustrator)The Super Secret Monster Patrol goes up against a team of speedy monsters Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow Alexander, Nikki, and Rip can't wait to build the...

The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City - Hardcover

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by Kevin Baker (Author)The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - A hugely entertaining history of baseball and New York City, bursting with larger-than-life figures and fascinating stories from the game's beginnings to the end of World War II. "You're going to beg for extra innings. Without missing a scandal or a sensation, with an eye on how assimilation transforms the picture, Kevin Baker has written a buoyant, double coming-of-age story. "--Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize-winning autho...

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by Kjartan Atli Kjartansson (Author)Legends of the NBA features illustrated profiles of twenty-eight retired basketball greats, including pioneers of the game such as Bill Russell and Jerry West. Dream Team players like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, and more recent all-stars, such as Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Young readers will learn about where each of these stars grew up, how he made it to the top, and what makes his playing style unique. Filled with career highlights, key stats...

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by Mike Lupica (Author)#1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica makes his return to the basketball court! There's a reason teammates call him "True." Because for basketball phenom Drew Robinson, there is nothing more true than his talent on the court. It's the kind that comes along once in a generation and is loaded with perks--and with problems. Before long, True buys in to his own hype, much to the chagrin of his mother, who wants to keep her boy's head grounded--and suddenly trouble has a...

The Sandcastle That Lola Built - Paperback

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by Megan Maynor (Author), Kate Berube (Illustrator)A modern, summery spin on the classic The House That Jack Built, in which Lola's day at the beach leads to new friends and a giant sandcastle. Lola is building her dream sandcastle--one with a tall, tall tower and sea glass that sends signals to mermaids. But the beach is crowded, and soon enough, a boy steps on her castle. Not to worry! Lola recruits him to build a wall. When a toddler with a bulldozer starts digging too close the walls, Lol...

Pool Safety Pups (Paw Patrol) - Paperback

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by Cara Stevens (Author), Random House (Illustrator)Join Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol for water safety lessons in this all-new storybook with stickers. It's time for the Adventure Bay Super-Cool Pool Day, and Zuma, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol want ervyone to know the rules of the pool. Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this full-color storybook that shares water saftey tips with young swimmers and their families. It also includes over 30 stickersAuthor BiographyCa...

Beware the Creeper! (Mobs of Minecraft #1) - Paperback

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by Christy Webster (Author), Alan Batson (Illustrator)Discover the Creeper mob--and learn to survive it--in this action-packed storybook based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game! Minecraft(R) is the best-selling video game of all time! And now younger fans who are just starting to play the game can learn all about the Creeper mob in this new MOBS OF MINECRAFT storybook that shows when they spawn, how to defeat them, and the helpful items they drop when you do! Featuring game pl...

Running with Sherman: How a Rescue Donkey Inspired a Rag-Tag Gang of Runners to Enter the Craziest Race in America - Paperback

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by Christopher McDougall (Author)From the bestselling author of Born to Run, a heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America, and, in the process, discovering the life-changing power of the human-animal connection. "A delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor." --John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog When Christopher McDougall decided to adopt a donkey in dire straits, he had no idea what he ...

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by Susan Avingaq (Author), Maren Vsetula (Author), Charlene Chua (Illustrator)Adventure begins when Grandma takes her two grandchildren out for a trip to the lake. After showing the kids how to prepare for a fishing trip, Grandma and the kids enjoy a day of jigging in the ice for fish. Grandma shows them every step they need to know to complete a successful fishing trip, from what clothes to wear, to how to drill and clear holes in the ice, to how to make a traditional Inuit jigging rod. By t...

My First Book of Football: A Rookie Book - Hardcover

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by Sports Illustrated Kids (Author)Fully revised and updated! My First Book of Football, a Rookie Book from Sports Illustrated Kids, coaches young kids through the game of football with a visual retelling of an actual NFL game--from the nail-biting coin toss to the exhilarating winning touchdown! Rules, plays, and basics of the game are all explained using a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text with engaging graphics, and a full glossary of essential terms and phrases...

What I Talk about When I Talk about Running: A Memoir - Paperback

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by Haruki Murakami (Author)An intimate look at writing, running, and the incredible way they intersect, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running is an illuminating glimpse into the solitary passions of one of our greatest artists. While training for the New York City Marathon, Haruki Murakami decided to keep a journal of his progress. The result is a memoir about his intertwined obsessions with running and writing, full of vivid recollections and insights, including the eureka moment when ...

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by Michael Dahl (Author), Christina E. Forshay (Illustrator)From the opening kick off to the final whistle, Goodnight Football will bring the excitement of a football game to the youngest fan. The rhyming text, vibrant illustrations, and gentle ending will capture the love of the game through a child's eyes. A celebration of football, friendship, and family. This book is sure to be a touchdown for every football fanAuthor BiographyMichael Dahl is the prolific author of the bestselling Goodnig...

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by Mike Lupica (Author)A timely and heartfelt follow-up to #1 New York Times bestseller Heat, about a young baseball prodigy and his immigrant family living in today's America. Twelve-year-old star Little League pitcher Nick Garcia has a dream. Several in fact. He dreams he'll win this season's MVP and the chance to throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. He dreams he'll meet his hero, Yankee's pitcher Michael Arroyo. He dreams they'll find a cure for Lupus so he sister won't have to suf...

My Mommies Built a Treehouse - Hardcover

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by Gareth Peter (Author), Izzy Evans (Illustrator)Building a treehouse is a big project. But when your mommies are there to help you, there's nothing that can stop you! When one boy sets out to build the treehouse of his dreams, there's so much to consider - from finding the perfect tree to drawing up the plans. There are certainly challenges along the way, and a lot of spilled paint! But one thing is for sure - he won't go too far wrong with his two mommies to support him. Number of Pages: ...

Minecraft 2-In-1: The Official Would You Rather/The Official Joke Book (Minecraft) - Paperback

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by Random House (Author), Random House (Illustrator)Would you rather have zombies as allies but have chickens throw rotten eggs at you--OR have pillagers for friends but pigs pass gas at you? This jumbo collection of MINECRAFT jokes, riddles, and silly questions and outrageous scenarios--will help you become the funniest mob on the block! The Official Would You Rather/The Official Joke Book is filled with silly questions and outrageous scenarios based on MINECRAFT as well as jokes and riddles...

Take a Paddle--Finger Lakes: Quiet Water for Canoes and Kayaks in New York's Finger Lakes - Paperback

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by Rich Freeman (Author), Sue Freeman (Author)TAKE A PADDLE -FINGER LAKES is a map-filled guide for beginning and intermediate paddlers and anyone who enjoys the unique pleasures of flat-water paddling. The book covers 64 specific locations throughout the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York, with 35 ponds and lakes and over 370 miles of streams and rivers to explore. Detailed and practical, the book includes locations of launch and take-out sites, difficulty level of each waterway, near...

The Inner Game of Tennis (50th Anniversary Edition): The Classic Guide to Peak Performance - Hardcover

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by W. Timothy Gallwey (Author), Bill Gates (Introduction by), Pete Carroll (Foreword by)The timeless guide to achieving the state of "relaxed concentration" that's not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself--now in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue, a foreword by Bill Gates, and an updated preface from NFL coach Pete Carroll"Groundbreaking . . . the best guide to getting out of your own way . . . Its profound advice applies to man...

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by Anna Dewdney (Created by)Llama Llama learns to swim in this sweet 8x8 based on an episode from the Netflix animated television series. Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. Our episode-based 8x8 tells the story of one of the most memorable (and sometimes scary ) milestones: learning to swim Your little llamas will love relating to their favor...