Download or read book Dude s Gotta Snowboard written by Muddy Frank and published by Muddy Frank. This book was released on 2018-08-10 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Good for children comfortable reading longer books on their own." For ages 8-12 years. Magali: a French marmot who sneaks out at night to do mountain sports with her friends! Magali needs to hibernate in winter. But, she gets thrown out of her burrow and finds herself finds herself in unfamiliar surroundings where animals snowboard! It's nuts. Boar, deer, rabbits, hedgehogs, foxes, chamois, eagles, and hare shred the pistes at night! Finding her way home proves difficult, so the marmot surrenders. She decides to learn to snowboard. Together, with her new mate, Mishka, they tackle the challenges of the chairlift and the blue pistes. Then, Magali discovers the Snowpark. Wow! Kickers, the Half Pipe, cool dudes. Her new gang (Henri Le Hare, F-F-Foxy, Little Foxy, Puppy Bébé and Chamois Luc) teach her tricks, then enter her into the annual Ride Or Die Slalom Competition. Animals from all over France come to participate! This marmot wants to be a part of it! Seriously... when is she going to go home?! A middle grade book series about unexpected friendships, trusting gut instinct, and learning independence! The books have British spelling. For ages 8 to 12 years old. Set in La Plagne, Savoie, French Alps. Each book can be read as an individual book or as part of the series. The series is available in English, French, Spanish + bilingual versions (English / français) (English / español). Question for the Author How did you come up with the character of Magali? 'You know, I really love the French Alps, and looking at all the animals that live in the mountains. I'm Australian, so I had never seen a marmot before moving to France. I worked one summer, for a kids' summer camp, and part of my job was to take the children out on walks. We would go looking for marmots, all of us being very quiet, secretly sneaking up to the holes in the ground, where the entrances to the marmot burrows were. Of course, we would make too much noise and the marmots would disappear into their underground tunnels, but sometimes we were lucky and able to take photos. I think their underground homes took over my imagination, and before you knew it, I had a whole chapter book in my head, with Magali as the principal character!'

Download or read book Dude s Gotta Wakeboard written by Muddy Frank and published by Muddy Frank. This book was released on with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For young readers comfortable reading longer books. Kids 8 - 12 years old. Magali: a shy French marmot who can't resist her funny mountain mates and their crazy, nocturnal, sports adventures! 'Uhm. I need to go out,' said the marmot. The adult marmots whipped their heads around to look at Magali. 'Now? Where?' Magali's papa said. 'The Green Lake.' 'What for?' 'Wakeboarding.' 'Wakeboarding? What's wakeboarding?' 'Uhm. I'm not sure. That's why I have to go. To see.' Magali's mother and father shared a worried glance. Magali's mother sighed. 'Do you think that's a good idea, Magali?' Magali's father put his paw on his wife's arm. 'No. If Magali wants to go out at night to do sports, we said we would allow it.' He looked at his daughter. 'Are there going to be eagles, foxes, and wolves there, Magali?' Magali's voice rose high and squeaky. 'There is a ''No Eating Other Animals At Night'' sports rule! I've told you before!' Actually, the eagles, foxes, and wolves are the least of Magali's concerns. She's got a new problem. She's discovered a another sport, apart from the wakeboarding! This new sport has a group of new friends, separate to her mountain gang (Mishka, Henri Le Hare, F-F-Foxy, Little Foxy, Puppy Bébé and Chamois Luc). Now she has two fun sports to do, and two fun sets of sets of friends to hang out with. But, she's exhausted. She can't keep up. Something has to give! The little marmot has a hard decision to make! A funny middle-grade series about trusting instinct, forging friendships, and learning independence. The books have British spelling. For ages 8-12 yrs. Set in La Plagne, Savoie, France Each book can be read as an individual book or as part of the Dude Series. The series is available in English, French, Spanish, plus bilingual versions (English / français) (English / español). Question for the Author How did you come up with the character of Magali? 'You know, I really love the French Alps, and looking at all the animals that live in the mountains. I'm Australian, so I had never seen a marmot before moving to France. I worked one summer, for a kids' summer camp, and part of my job was to take the children out on walks. We would go looking for marmots, all of us being very quiet, secretly sneaking up to the holes in the ground, where the entrances to the marmot burrows were. Of course, we would make too much noise and the marmots would disappear into their underground tunnels, but sometimes we were lucky and able to take photos. I think their underground homes took over my imagination, and before you knew it, I had a whole chapter book in my head, with Magali as the principal character!'

Download or read book Dude s Gotta Bobsleigh written by Muddy Frank and published by Muddy Frank. This book was released on with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For young readers comfortable reading longer books. Kids 8 - 12 years old. Magali: a French marmot who joins her mountain mates on their crazy, nocturnal, sports adventures! Magali looked at Mishka. 'Did you hear that?' 'Psssssssssssssst!' The voice called again. Higher up the mountain, four fox ears poked out of the long grass. 'Psssssssssssssst! Come on, Man! Come over!' F-F-Foxy's head popped up. Then Little Foxy's head popped up. 'It's us! Come!' F-F-Foxy waved. The little marmot looked up at the sun. She said to the fox, 'It's daytime.' 'We're not going to eat you!' F-F-Foxy called. Little Foxy's tongue rolled out the side of his mouth as he stared at Magali's chubby body. 'But maybe we will!' F-F-Foxy smacked his brother's head… Pow! Little Foxy's tongue flung over to the other side of his mouth. F-F-Foxy waved to Magali and Mishka, who were still crouching behind their rock. 'Come!' The marmot looked to the sun again. F-F-Foxy stood up straight and said, 'Okay. We'll come to you. We are not going to eat you. Promise. This is a sports thing.' The foxes race to meet the marmot and rabbit. F-F-Foxy explains that his uncle needs help getting the bobsleigh track ready for the Grand Reopening Night. New sleds need transporting, mats need to be fixed, and the track needs to be cleaned! Animals from all over the mountain are going to pitch in. Magali is unsure. Her parents don't let her go out at night. Will she sneak out each night to help? A funny middle-grade series about trusting instinct, forging friendships, and learning independence. The books have British spelling. For ages 8-12 yrs. Set in La Plagne, Savoie, France Each book can be read as an individual book or as part of the Dude Series. The series is available in English, French, Spanish, plus bilingual versions (English / français) (English / español). Question for the Author How did you come up with the character of Magali? 'You know, I really love the French Alps, and looking at all the animals that live in the mountains. I'm Australian, so I had never seen a marmot before moving to France. I worked one summer, for a kids' summer camp, and part of my job was to take the children out on walks. We would go looking for marmots, all of us being very quiet, secretly sneaking up to the holes in the ground, where the entrances to the marmot burrows were. Of course, we would make too much noise and the marmots would disappear into their underground tunnels, but sometimes we were lucky and able to take photos. I think their underground homes took over my imagination, and before you knew it, I had a whole chapter book in my head, with Magali as the principal character!'

Download or read book Dude s Gotta Paraglide written by Muddy Frank and published by Muddy Frank. This book was released on with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Good for children comfortable reading longer books on their own." For ages 8-12 years. The crazy nocturnal adventures of Magali the French marmot, and her sports-mad mountain mates! Magali and Mishka stumble across a farm high up the mountain. The marmot and rabbit race to the gate to lift the lever. The farm animals stare at them. 'Hurry! The gate is open! Run!' said Mishka. Magali said, 'Run! You're free! We're helping you!' 'Helping us?' 'Escape from prison!' said Mishka. A fat duck waddled over. 'Prison? Did you hear that? Ha ha ha! You think we're in prison? You think we don't know how to open that gate? You think I can't fly? This isn't prison. This is paradise! We have free food, free lodging, and free para...' The farm animals gasped. They shook their heads at the duck. Hmmmm... the farm animals are guarding a secret. Will Magali, Mishka and their mates (Henri Le Hare, F-F-Foxy, Little Foxy, Puppy Bébé, and Chamois Luc) find out what is going on each night at the farm? A middle grade book series about unexpected friendships, trusting instinct, and learning independence! For ages 8 to 12 years old. Set in the French Alps. The books have British spelling. Each book can be read as an individual book or as part of the French Marmot Dude Series. Available in English, French, Spanish + bilingual versions (English / français) (English / español).

Download or read book Dude s Gotta Paintball written by Muddy Frank and published by Muddy Frank. This book was released on with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For young readers comfortable reading longer books. Kids 8 - 12 years old. Magali: a shy French marmot who can't resist her funny mountain mates and their crazy, nocturnal, sports adventures! A commotion came from the queue. The weasel team was pushing the squirrel team. The squirrel team was pushing back. The biggest weasel pointed at the squirrels. 'Those are our blackberries! You stole them from us!' The foxes in the queue recognised the squirrels. 'Yes! You stole from us too! You ambushed us and got our blueberries!' A team of rabbits further in the queue shouted at the squirrels. 'Cheaters! You're playing with stolen goods! You stole our raspberries, too!' The dirty, grey squirrel team looked left and right as all the forest animals started pointing and yelling. 'Thieves! Thieves!' 'Disqualify them!' 'Cheaters!' Magali and her mates (Mishka, Henri Le Hare, F-F-Foxy, Little Foxy, Puppy Bébé and Chamois Luc), also furious with the squirrels, shouted, 'You're going down!' Oh, dear. Is Mr Woodpecker, the referee, going to sort this out? This is paintball with fruit being used as ammunition, and the sneaky squirrel team are playing with stolen ammunition! A funny middle-grade series about trusting instinct, forging friendships, and learning independence. The books have British spelling. For ages 8-12 yrs. Set in La Plagne, Savoie, France Each book can be read as an individual book or as part of the Dude Series. The series is available in English, French, Spanish, plus bilingual versions (English / français) (English / español). Question for the Author How did you come up with the character of Magali? 'You know, I really love the French Alps, and looking at all the animals that live in the mountains. I'm Australian, so I had never seen a marmot before moving to France. I worked one summer, for a kids' summer camp, and part of my job was to take the children out on walks. We would go looking for marmots, all of us being very quiet, secretly sneaking up to the holes in the ground, where the entrances to the marmot burrows were. Of course, we would make too much noise and the marmots would disappear into their underground tunnels, but sometimes we were lucky and able to take photos. I think their underground homes took over my imagination, and before you knew it, I had a whole chapter book in my head, with Magali as the principal character!'

Download or read book Dude s Gotta Mountain Bike written by Muddy Frank and published by Muddy Frank. This book was released on with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Good for children comfortable reading longer books on their own." For ages 8-12 years. The crazy nocturnal adventures of Magali the French marmot, and her sports-mad mountain mates! Magali, her best friend, Mishka, and his cousins really want to go mountain bike riding. But, how? They don't have bikes! How is Magali going to ride down curvy trails at night when a) her papa locks the front door, and b) she doesn't even have a bike? This marmot needs to find a way. The Tricky Tricks Bike Competition is coming up! Her mountain friends (Henri Le Hare, F-F-Foxy, Little Foxy, Puppy Bébé and Chamois Luc) are taking part. She wants to, too! A funny middle-grade series about trusting instinct, forging friendships, and learning independence. The books have British spelling. For ages 8-12 yrs. Each book can be read as an individual book or as part of the Dude Series. The series is available in English, French, Spanish and bilingual versions (English/French, English/Spanish).

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Download or read book Dude s Gotta Rock Climb written by Muddy Frank and published by Muddy Frank. This book was released on with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For young readers comfortable reading longer books. Kids 8 - 12 years old. A French marmot, her funny mountain mates, and their crazy, sports adventures! 'How do you say, ''Good evening,'' in Italian?' 'Why?' 'Because that's where we're going.' Magali is going to go further from home than she's ever been before. She's going to cross the French border into Italy to compete in a rock-climbing event! The problem is: marmots don't rock climb. Neither do boar, deer, foxes, weasels, hare, and hedgehogs, and that isn't stopping them. But, how exactly will they climb? Bruno The Italian Stag explains it well. 'It's Italy. There are no rules. You get up the rock any way you can.' Magali and her friends (Mishka, Henri Le Hare, F-F-Foxy, Little Foxy, Puppy Bébé and Chamois Luc) need to come up with a genius plan. So, what is their plan? They choose Magali to scale the wall and win the competition for the team. But, why her? She's the fattest one out of them! Dude, she's is not too sure about this plan! A funny middle-grade series about trusting instinct, forging friendships, and learning independence. The books have British spelling. For ages 8-12 yrs. Set in the French Alps. Each book can be read as an individual book or as part of the Dude Series. The series is available in English, French, Spanish, plus bilingual versions (English / français) (English / español).

Download or read book Dude s Gotta River Raft written by Muddy Frank and published by Muddy Frank. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Good for children comfortable reading longer books on their own." For ages 8-12 years. The crazy nocturnal adventures of Magali the French marmot, and her sports-mad mountain mates! Magali and her mates fall off the mountain and land by a river. Rafters in red and blue boats woosh by. The friends' eyes light up. 'We've got to do that,' said Henri Le Hare. 'You said it,' said F-F-Foxy. 'Right on!' said Little Foxy. 'Bro, I'm in,' bubbled Puppy Bébé. Mishka's eyes shone brightly. He looked to Magali. The marmot looked at the fast-rushing water and bit her bottom lip. 'You know, I'm a marmot. I don't think…' 'So, let's meet tomorrow,' said the hare. The group meet at the river every day to practice. One day, they encounter a boar who says that he and his mates are the fastest rafters. Hmmmm... Will Magali help her friends beat the boar on Race Night? She's not even sure she knows how to swim! A middle grade book series about unexpected friendships, trusting instinct, and learning independence! For ages 8 to 12 years old. Set in the French Alps. The books have British spelling. Each book can be read as an individual book or as part of the French Marmot Dude Series. Available in English, French, Spanish + bilingual versions (English / français) (English / español).

Download or read book Snowboard Struggle written by Jake Maddox and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen-year-old Alex Landry is determined to recruit the new boy at Wisconsin's Kingsford Middle School, Miles Vaughn, to the snowboard team, because his skill is awesome, but Miles is taking care of his younger siblings while his mother works two jobs, and finding the time to attend practice is difficult--so Alex sets out to show him being a part of a team means you always have someone to share the load.

Download or read book Draplin Design Co written by Aaron James Draplin and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A funny, colorful, fascinating tour through the work and life of one of today’s most influential graphic designers. Esquire. Ford Motors. Burton Snowboards. The Obama Administration. While all of these brands are vastly different, they share at least one thing in com­mon: a teeny little bit of Aaron James Draplin. Draplin is one of the new school of influential graphic designers who combine the power of design, social media, entrepreneurship, and DIY aesthetic to create a successful business and way of life. Pretty Much Everything is a mid-career survey of work, case studies, inspiration, road stories, lists, maps, how-tos, and advice. It includes examples of his work—posters, record covers, logos—and presents the process behind his design with projects like Field Notes and the “Things We Love” State Posters. Draplin also offers valuable advice and hilarious commentary that illustrates how much more goes into design than just what appears on the page. With Draplin’s humor and pointed observations on the contemporary design scene, Pretty Much Everything is the complete package.

Download or read book Snowboard Maverick written by Matt Christopher and published by Norwood House Press. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having just begun to learn how to snowboard, thirteen-year-old Dennis faces a frightening challenge when he allows a bully to shame him into racing on a difficult slope.

Download or read book Hoot written by Carl Hiaasen and published by Ember. This book was released on 2004-05-11 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Newbery Honor winner and #1 New York Times bestseller is a beloved modern classic. Hoot features a new kid and his new bully, alligators, some burrowing owls, a renegade eco-avenger, and several extremely poisonous snakes. Everybody loves Mother Paula's pancakes. Everybody, that is, except the colony of cute but endangered owls that live on the building site of the new restaurant. Can the awkward new kid and his feral friend prank the pancake people out of town? Or is the owls' fate cemented in pancake batter? Welcome to Carl Hiaasen's Florida—where the creatures are wild and the people are wilder!

Download or read book Taking Chances written by Molly McAdams and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her first year away is turning out to be near perfect, but one weekend of giving in to heated passion will change everything. Eighteen year old Harper has grown up under her career-Marine father’s thumb. Ready to live life her own way and experience things she’s only ever heard of from the jarheads in her father’s unit, she’s on her way to college at San Diego State University. She finds herself being torn in two as she quickly falls in love with Brandon, who becomes her boyfriend—and her roommate’s brother Chase. Covered in tattoos, known for fighting in the Underground and ridiculously muscled...they’re exactly what she was always warned to stay away from, but just what she needs.

Download or read book 1000 Sneakers written by Mathieu Le Maux and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively showcases sneakers through time from early Air Jordans, the original Air Force 1, and Adidas Superstars to iconic contemporary designs by pop culture figures like Kanye West and cool fashion designers like Yohji Yamamoto and Martin Margiela--a visual history of the world’s most coveted and popular footwear, from early Keds and Converse All Stars to the latest fashion and design icons. Every sneaker has a story to tell, and this encyclopedic book features 1,000 full-color images of the sneakers that have most influenced global sneaker culture with examples to engage sneaker aficionados of all stripes. Trainers, tennis shoes, kicks—whatever you call them, the sneaker has risen to global popularity with a huge international audience clamoring for the rarest, the latest, or the reissued classics. Every angle is covered—throwbacks and new shoes alike—with legendary sneakers, groundbreaking designs, and technical advancements, as well as the athletes and celebrities who made the shoe famous. Included are the Adidas Jabbar, the Puma Clyde, the Nike Air Force 1, the Reebok Question, the Nike Zoom Kobe IV, and many others from acknowledged classics, along with less remembered styles worthy of recognition, such as the Royal Master Pro-Keds or the Sk8 High Vans, and one-of-a-kind limited releases like the 1971 Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar Adidas. 1000 Sneakers features detailed reference sections for collectors, histories of leading brands and designers, and anecdotes from the worlds of sports, fashion, hip-hop, and popular culture, making this book the perfect gift for sports, design, and street fashion enthusiasts alike.

Download or read book No Fall Snowboarding written by Danny Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain Without Pain. Learning to snowboard can be easy and painless—with the right instruction. In this groundbreaking book, Danny Martin, the most sought-after snowboarding instructor today, teaches you how to snowboard in just three days—and without falling. While the American Association of Snowboard Instructors tells its members, “Your students will fall,” Danny Martin shows you that there can be gain without pain: he has single-handedly revolutionized the way the sport is taught, and in No-Fall Snowboarding he reveals his techniques. Firmly grounded in physical fitness and martial arts and designed so everyone—beginners, skiers, even seasoned snowboarders—can practice at home, No-Fall Snowboarding will teach you how to: -Learn proper snowboarding techniques long before hitting the mountain -Create balance with easy, specific body movements -Find the perfect board, gear, places to board -Get over bad habits -Avoid typical twisting motions guaranteed to cause falling Filled with dozens of stunning photographs by renowned photographer Mark Seliger, No-Fall Snowboarding is the go-to guide for people of all ages and skill levels who want to learn America's fastest growing sport.

Download or read book The Talent Code written by Daniel Coyle and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2009-04-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the secret of talent? How do we unlock it? This groundbreaking work provides readers with tools they can use to maximize potential in themselves and others. Whether you’re coaching soccer or teaching a child to play the piano, writing a novel or trying to improve your golf swing, this revolutionary book shows you how to grow talent by tapping into a newly discovered brain mechanism. Drawing on cutting-edge neurology and firsthand research gathered on journeys to nine of the world’s talent hotbeds—from the baseball fields of the Caribbean to a classical-music academy in upstate New York—Coyle identifies the three key elements that will allow you to develop your gifts and optimize your performance in sports, art, music, math, or just about anything. • Deep Practice Everyone knows that practice is a key to success. What everyone doesn’t know is that specific kinds of practice can increase skill up to ten times faster than conventional practice. • Ignition We all need a little motivation to get started. But what separates truly high achievers from the rest of the pack? A higher level of commitment—call it passion—born out of our deepest unconscious desires and triggered by certain primal cues. Understanding how these signals work can help you ignite passion and catalyze skill development. • Master Coaching What are the secrets of the world’s most effective teachers, trainers, and coaches? Discover the four virtues that enable these “talent whisperers” to fuel passion, inspire deep practice, and bring out the best in their students. These three elements work together within your brain to form myelin, a microscopic neural substance that adds vast amounts of speed and accuracy to your movements and thoughts. Scientists have discovered that myelin might just be the holy grail: the foundation of all forms of greatness, from Michelangelo’s to Michael Jordan’s. The good news about myelin is that it isn’t fixed at birth; to the contrary, it grows, and like anything that grows, it can be cultivated and nourished. Combining revelatory analysis with illuminating examples of regular people who have achieved greatness, this book will not only change the way you think about talent, but equip you to reach your own highest potential.