Children Outdoors

An invitation to train at B.A.S.E. Camp, the British Academy of Sporting Excellence, is every young athlete's dream. But what is really going on behind the scenes? Who is the mystery runner that appears out of nowhere? And where does the lake tunnel lead to, with its secret entrance beneath the statue of Olympic champion, Taffy Jones? Are the boys brave enough to find out the answers to these questions, and more?

Picture this: a cozy breakfast table, warm chocolate chip pancakes, and a family bursting with excitement. As Papa Bear unveils his grand idea of embarking on the family's first camping adventure, the Bear family's anticipation reaches new heights. From exploring untamed wilderness to indulging in campfire s'mores under starlit skies, every moment promises thrills and bonding.

Did you know that snowboard superpipe athletes can spin around three or more times in midair before landing safely? They launch themselves high above the superpipe and perform tricks such as the double cork 1080 and backside air. Some of the best riders compete in top events such as the Winter X Games and the Winter Olympics. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard superpipe.

Did you know that ski superpipe athletes launch themselves as high as possible to perform incredible midair tricks? They race up superpipe walls and soar through the air while fans cheer. They perform tricks such as double flips and 1080 spins. The best superpipe skiers earn prizes at competitions all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski superpipe.

Did you know that snowboard cross athletes can race almost 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour while navigating extremely steep slopes? They swerve around sharp turns at high speeds and fly through the air over jumps. Some of the fastest snowboarders compete in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard cross.

Balancing the roles of parent and coach is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences any youth basketball coach can face. In Balancing the Bench: Parent-Coach Dynamics When Coaching Your Own Child in Youth Basketball, seasoned youth coach and devoted father, opens his heart and "playbook" to share practical strategies and heartfelt reflections to guide parents who find themselves on the sidelines both as coaches and as moms or dads.

Meet Rob and Kev. They play games together, laugh together and go to school together. They have lots of other friends. But Rob always has Kev. And Kev always has Rob. When their teacher, Ms Phelps, asks the class to think of their hero, Kev knows exactly who to pick: the fast, brave and strong captain of the Roaring Bears rugby team! Rob, however, feels unsure. Do heroes really have to be big and strong? Before long, Rob and Kev start to realise that perhaps being a hero isn't all about strength and muscles– it's much, much more than that . . .

This is the second volume in the Understanding Nature series. My purpose for writing this volume is to encourage young people to get outdoors and enjoy the natural world. The benefits are many - exercise and fresh air, sparking curiosity and stimulating the imagination, developing a healthy attitude toward nature and other people, and just plain having FUN! Kids need to get out and be kids in a healthy environment.

Many of the fairy tales and nursery rhymes you know are wrong. We had to research dusty libraries, read the memoirs of ancient nannies, and threaten the younger Grimm Brother with a Kimura lock to bring you the original, unaltered, martial arts-based stories. See such classics as: "The Coach Who Cried Kyongo!", "Goldilocks and the Three Kicking Distances", "Red Riding Hood and the Value of Deception", "The Three Little Pigs and Stances", "The Triangle Chokie Song", and many more!