Children's Books

Tennis Skills: A Complete Guide To Tactics And Training Author: Anne Pankhurst ISBN: 1904439470 Price: £2.50 No. Pages: 32 Illustrations: 60 colour photographs/illustrations Page size: 208x140mm Binding: Softback.

Description: Backed by the Lawn Tennis Association and written by the LTA's Coach Education Director, Anne Pankhurst, Tennis: A Complete Guide To Tactics And Training is a high-quality coaching manual for boys and girls at a pocket-money price. Brilliantly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, it shows budding young players how to develop every aspect of their game and mature into the next Tim Henman. It contains tips from top players, together with 'how to' photographs of young players practising, and line-drawings to show training drills. 101 Facts About The Animals At Bristol Zoo Author: Julia Barnes ISBN: 1904439349 Price: £3.99 No. Pages: 32 Illustrations: 50 colour photographs Page size: 215x215mm Binding: Softback. Description: The innovative 101 Facts About the Animals At… series provides a fascinating insight into the world of Britain's most famous parks and zoos. Colourfully presented in an easy-to-read format, and packed with stunning photography, this book is an ideal accompaniment for children visiting the zoo or for those who simply want to find out more about the amazing creatures at Bristol Zoo. In 101 Facts About The Animals At Bristol Zoo you can find the answers to questions such as which is the loudest animal in the world? How fast can a seal swim? Why does the Toucan have such a huge beak? You can find out all about the animals that live at Bristol Zoo - from the majestic Asiatic  lions to the exotic marmosets and tamarins that roam free on their island home. You can also discover what Bristol Zoo is doing to save animals that are dying out in the wild. This book will delight children, parents and teachers alike, with its colourful, fun presentation and its highly informative content. 101 Facts About The Animals At Colchester Zoo Author: Julia Barnes ISBN: 190443939X Price: £3.99 No. Pages: 32 Illustrations: 50 colour photographs Page size: 215x215mm Binding: Softback. Description: The innovative 101 Facts About the Animals At… series provides a fascinating insight into the world of Britain's most famous parks and zoos. Colourfully presented in an easy-to-read format, and packed with stunning photography, this book is an ideal accompaniment for children visiting the zoo or for those who simply want to find out more about the amazing creatures at Colchester Zoo. In 101 Facts About The Animals At Colchester Zoo you can find the answers to questions such as which animal can reach speeds of up to 37 miles per hour? What is the largest land mammal in the world? Why does the Orang Utan have such long arms? You can find out all about the animals that live at Colchester Zoo - from the majestic African  lions and colourful Macaws, to the weird and wonderful Aardvark. You can also discover what Colchester Zoo is doing to save animals that are dying out in the wild. This book will delight children, parents and teachers alike, with its colourful, fun presentation and its highly informative content.

Soccer Skills: Attacking Author: Paul Fairclough ISBN: 1904439128 Price: £2.50 No. Pages: 32 Illustrations: 60 colour photographs/illustrations Page size: 208x140mm Binding: Softback

Description: The Soccer Skills series is a brilliant collection of high-quality, low-priced books designed to help boys and girls improve their football. Written by fully qualified FA coach, Paul Fairclough, who is also a trained teacher, the series is aimed at eight- to twelve-year-olds. Soccer Skills: Attacking outlines all the attributes a young player needs to develop into the next Wayne Rooney, through a series of specially designed drills and training exercises. Every aspect of attacking play is covered, including heading the ball, shooting, running with the ball, crossing, shielding the ball, developing tricks, and tactics. The book is illustrated with top-quality action photographs of leading Premiership and international players, together with 'how to' photographs of young players practising, and line-drawings to show training drills.

Soccer Skills: Defending Author: Paul Fairclough ISBN: 1904439136 Price: £2.50 No. Pages: 32 Illustrations: 60 colour photographs/illustrations Page size: 208x140mm Binding: Softback

Description: The Soccer Skills series is a brilliant collection of high-quality, low-priced books designed to help boys and girls improve their football. Written by fully qualified FA coach, Paul Fairclough, who is also a trained teacher, the series is aimed at eight- to twelve-year-olds. Soccer Skills: Defending outlines all the attributes a young player needs to develop into the next Sol Campbell or Rio Ferdinand, through a series of specially designed drills and training exercises. Every aspect of defending play is covered, including tackling, heading the ball, control, passing, covering, counter-attacking, and tactics. The book is illustrated with top-quality action photographs of leading Premiership and international players, together with 'how to' photographs of young players practising, and line-drawings to show training drills.

Soccer Skills: Goalkeeping Author: Paul Fairclough ISBN: 1904439144 Price: £2.50 No. Pages: 32 Illustrations: 60 colour photographs/illustrations Page size: 208x140mm Binding: Softback

Description: The Soccer Skills series is a brilliant collection of high-quality, low-priced books designed to help boys and girls improve their football. Written by fully qualified FA coach, Paul Fairclough, who is also a trained teacher, the series is aimed at eight- to twelve-year-olds. Soccer Skills: Goalkeeping outlines all the attributes a young player needs to develop into the next David Seaman, through a series of specially designed drills and training exercises. Every aspect of goalkeeping is covered, including basic stance, handling the ball, narrowing the angle, shot stopping, clearing the ball, setting up attacks, and tactics. The book is illustrated with top-quality action photographs of leading Premiership and international players, together with 'how to' photographs of young players practising and line-drawings to show training drills.

101 Facts About Longleat's Amazing Animals Author: Julia Barnes ISBN: 190443908X Price: £3.99 No. Pages: 32 Illustrations: 50 colour photographs Page size: 215x215mm Binding: Softback

Description: 101 Facts About Longleat's Amazing Animals provides a fascinating insight into the world of Britain's most famous safari park. Colourfully presented in an easy-to-read format, and packed with stunning photography, this book is an ideal accompaniment for children visiting the park, or for those who simply want to find out more about the amazing creatures at Longleat. The book is full of facts all about the different animals - from the ferocious hunters of the animal kingdom, to the gentle gorilla s that live on their very own island. There is even a section devoted to The Ugh! Show, Longleat's incredible show about amazing creepy crawlies. There is also a feature on what Longleat is doing to save animals that are dying in the wild. Complete with a fun quiz at the end, this book will delight children, parents and teachers alike, with its colourful, fun presentation and its highly informative content.

101 Facts About Guide Dogs Author: Julia Barnes ISBN: 1904439098 Price: £3.99 No. Pages: 32 Illustrations: 50 colour photographs Page size: 215x215mm Binding: Softback

Description: 101 Facts About Guide Dogs provides a fascinating insight into the remarkable partnership between a guide dog and his blind owner. Colourfully presented in an easy-to-read format and packed with stunning photographs, this book is ideal for children wanting to find out more about the work of guide dogs. The book is packed with interesting facts, such as how puppies are selected for training, the role of puppy-walkers, how guide dogs are trained, and how blind people learn to work with their dogs. Best of all, 101 Facts About Guide Dogs is packed with colour photos, from enchanting puppies just starting their working lives, to fully-fledged guide dogs working with their human partners.