The Story of the All Blacks: Springbok fever & Grand Slams by Kevin Boon

$15.00 NZD

Category: Sport - children | Series: The story of the All Blacks

The books are written with young people in view. They are not mere statistical records of matches played, points scored, etc. although the most important matches, series and developments are fully covered.

The Story of the All Blacks: Lions, Wallabies and Springboks by Kevin Boon

$15.00 NZD

Category: Sport - children

This book was written with young people in view.It is not mere statistical records of matches played, points scored, etc. although the most important matches, series and developments are fully covered.It is well illustrated with a highly readable and entertaining text

The Story of the All Blacks: Originals & Invincibles by Kevin Boon

$15.00 NZD

Category: Sport - children

The Story of the All Blacks as 4 X 36 page books with improved and updated text, illustrations and binding. The four books, each covering a period of approximately 25 years are: - Originals & Invincibles (1900 - 1925) Lions, Wallabies & Springboks (1926 - 1950) Springbok Fever & Grand Slams (1951 - 1980) Professionalism & World Cups (1981 - 2000) The books are written with young people in view. They are not mere statistical records of matches played, points scored, etc. although the most important matches, series and developments are fully covered. They are well illustrated with a highly readable and entertaining text illuminating such features as: - * The imagination shown by the first player ordered off, who limped painfully to the sideline, thus earning the applause of the crowd rather than its derision. * The origins of the All Black name. * The referees amazing whistling fantasia in the Surry game of 1905. * The try that wasn't in the Welsh test of 1905. * And the referee who literally 'missed the boat' in the Irish test. ...Show more

The Story of the All Blacks: Politics & World Cups by Kevin Boon

$15.00 NZD

Category: Sport - children

The Story of the All Blacks 4 X 36 page books with improved and updated text, illustrations and binding. The four books, each covering a period of approximately 25 years are: - Originals & Invincibles (1900 - 1925) Lions, Wallabies & Springboks (1926 - 1950) Springbok Fever & Grand Slams (19 51 - 1980) Professionalism & World Cups (1981 - 2000) The books are written with young people in view. They are not mere statistical records of matches played, points scored, etc. although the most important matches, series and developments are fully covered. They are well illustrated with a highly readable and entertaining text illuminating such features as: - * The imagination shown by the first player ordered off, who limped painfully to the sideline, thus earning the applause of the crowd rather than its derision. * The origins of the All Black name. * The referees amazing whistling fantasia in the Surry game of 1905. * The try that wasn't in the Welsh test of 1905. * And the referee who literally 'missed the boat' in the Irish test. ...Show more

Survival Camp: The Ultimate All-Terrain Training Manual by Bear Grylls

$23.00 NZD

Category: Sport - children | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 4-6, Age 9-11

Are you ready to be an explorer? Do you know how to cope with searing heat and intense cold? Can you find food and water in the wild? Avoid deadly diseases? Fight back against man-eating beasts? Bear Grylls World Adventure Survival Camp will teach you everything you need to know to cope in all weather a nd terrain. The perfect gift for any young adventurers in training. ...Show more

The Beginner's Guide to Adventure Sport in New Zealand by Steve Gurney

$35.00 NZD

Category: Sport - children

A highly illustrated book for beginners in the rapidly growing world of adventure sport. How do you swim in open water? How do you read a compass? How do you fix a puncture? Instructional and highly illustrated, this is a beginner's book of adventure sport for all ages. It features pursuits to make the most out of New Zealand's great outdoors and get you all set up for a lifetime of adventure. Learn the basics of open-water swimming, river kayaking, trail running, mountain biking, climbing and snow sport in New Zealand, then put it all together to compete in our famous multisport and adventure races. With an emphasis on safety throughout, this book has important information on the right gear you'll need for the right pursuit and the essentials of survival in unpredictable environments. ...Show more

Players and Skills (Rugby Focus) by Jon Richards

$22.00 NZD

Category: Sport - children | Series: Rugby Focus

Fully updated for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this book is packed with information on the different players on a team, including their roles and the skills they need to succeed.Specially commissioned photographs demonstrate key rugby skills and strategies and advice gives tips on how to improve and develo p into a top rugby player! The four books in the Rugby Focus series takes an in-depth look at one of the world's best-loved sports. Find out everything you need to know about rugby, from the players and laws of the game to the teamwork involved in winning the ultimate tournament - the Rugby World Cup. Great for readers who play the game or avid fans! ...Show more

Know the Game: Complete Skills: Rugby by Simon Jones

$28.00 NZD

Category: Sport - children | Series: Know the Game

The Know the Game Complete Skills series is a perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Compiled from the individual Know the Game Rugby titles, the book will teach young players the basic skills they need to start enjoying the sport - by giving them plenty of simple practice drill s and showing how the star players do it. In this book, players will learn : Passing, catching and kicking Rugby terms Positions in rugby Passing Catching Kicking Tackling, contact, teamwork and tactics Scoring a try Avoiding a tackle Tackling Contact Teamwork Tactics Clearly illustrated and written by a professional coach, this book will give every young player the all the skills they need to enjoy rugby. ...Show more

Stars of the All Blacks : Poster Book

$30.00 NZD

Category: Sport - children

DK Riding Club: Improve Your Riding Skills by Carolyn Henderson

$12.95 NZD

Category: Sport - children

Horses and Ponies by Sandy Ransford

$34.95 NZD

Category: Sport - children

Ballet by Kate Castle

$9.95 NZD

Category: Sport - children