Learn to Move!

Ice-skating is a mesmerizing sight to see, but it definitely poses a challenge to those wearing skates for the first time! There are many forms of ice-skating: figure skating, ice dancing, hockey, speed skating, and more, but each of them requires an ability to move around on the ice without falling. Readers learn about what to expect when going to an ice-skating class in this book, as relatable photographs and accessible text are paired for an engaging and immersive reading experience. It may even inspire them to want to try ice-skating out for themselves!

There are a variety of dance forms--ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop, to name a few--and each one of them is a fun and exciting way to move around! Readers learn what happens at a dance class, including what kids wear and how they learn to dance! The text is accessible and age-appropriate for young readers looking to engage their curiosities of dance and movement, and the relatable photographs might even inspire them to try out dancing for themselves!

Readers might recognize pom-poms and uniforms, but they might not know cheerleading is also a fun way to get moving! Whether it's cheering on a sports team or practicing at school, cheerleading requires a lot of strength and energy. Readers explore the world of cheerleading in this book, as exciting photographs and accessible text showcase the movements in an engaging and fun way. Low ATOS text allows young readers to explore the sport, and perhaps encourage them to become a cheerleader themselves!

It's a lot of fun to jump into a pool with friends, but swimming also helps you to move your body and stay active! Learning to swim by taking a swimming class is a fantastic way to strengthen your body! Readers might feel as if they're splashing around in a pool themselves while reading this book, as they learn about the sport of swimming alongside exciting photographs. The low ATOS text level allows young readers to explore the topic at a pace that suits their abilities and encourages them to partake in the sport for themselves!

Splits, back handsprings, front handsprings, and handstands--these are only a few examples of the impressive types of movements that gymnasts learn to do. In this book, readers explore the world of gymnastics, a type of sport requiring those partaking to practice balance, strength, and flexibility. Vivid photographs pair closely with text to bring readers directly into the gym for a gymnastics class as they explore an exciting activity at an age-appropriate reading level. They can learn about what is expected from a class, what gear is needed, and the ways gymnasts move their bodies!

Karate is a form of martial arts that practices defensive kicking, striking, and blocking, which makes it a fun and challenging form of movement! The history of karate can be traced back 1,400 years, meaning people have been practicing it as a form of exercise and defense for a long time! Readers learn about this martial art and what to expect from a karate class in this book through full-color photographs and accessible low ATOS text. Close picture-to-text correlation aids comprehension of the topic as the main content celebrates a popular activity for kids!