| Description |
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 x 26 cm |
| Series |
For fun!
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index. |
| Contents |
The basics -- Introduction: The beginning of archery -- Looking back: archery makes history -- The American continent: Native American archery -- Getting started: basic tackle and targets -- A tool for every job: types of bows -- To the point: varieties of arrows -- Extras and accessories: the finishing touch -- Doing it -- Safety: rules of the range -- Fitness: strength, endurance, and flexibility -- Just your size: measuring up -- Clothing: what to wear -- Mimicking : practicing without shooting -- Shooting the arrow: whoosh! -- Improving your shot: practice makes perfect -- Competition: getting in the game -- People, places, and fun -- Archery hero: the legend of Robin Hood -- The Olympics: gold medal fever -- Junior Olympic Program: moving up! -- Japanese archery : yabusame and kyudo -- Timeline: what happpened when? -- Trivia: fun archery facts. |
| Summary |
Offers an introduction to the sport, discussing its history, equipment, types of bows and arrows, safety rules, training and practice, skills, and competitions. |
| Audience |
IG920L Lexile |
| Note |
IG920L Lexile |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader MG 6.1 1 120234 |
| Note |
Accelerated Reader MG 6.1 1 120234 |
| Subject |
Archery -- Juvenile literature.
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Archery -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9780756533908 (library binding) |
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0756533902 (library binding) |
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