Martial Arts (Set of 6)
$59.70 – $149.70
For hundreds of years, martial arts have offered people exciting ways to fight, compete, and build skills. This series highlights six popular styles of martial arts, tracing each one from its historical origins to the ways it is practiced today. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plentiful photos and includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Description
For hundreds of years, martial arts have offered people exciting ways to fight, compete, and build skills. This series highlights six popular styles of martial arts, tracing each one from its historical origins to the ways it is practiced today. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plentiful photos and includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Reviews
“These books should appeal to young participants and newcomers captivated by these intriguing sports.” —School Library Journal
“Apex’s Martial Arts series will intrigue newbies and trained martial artists with its rich graphics and simple yet thoughtful text on a variety of combat sports. . . . An engaging introduction to the robust history and use of martial arts.” —Booklist
Karate: “Karate introduces this unarmed fighting style as a point-based competitive sport (a consistent detail across other competitive forms of martial arts) and recognizes the modern belt-scaling for skill in contrast to practices from its ancient roots in Okinawa. . . . An engaging introduction to the robust history and use of martial arts.” —Booklist
Kung Fu: “Kung Fu emphasizes a variety of styles derived from this 2,000-plus-year-old practice, ranging from Buddist monks to popularization with Bruce Lee, and the contrast of external styles like Shaolin kung fu versus internal, like Tai Chi. . . . An engaging introduction to the robust history and use of martial arts.” —Booklist
Muay Thai: “Muay Thai highlights a longstanding history, with practice of the martial art as early as the 1200s by the Siamese army, evolving to a multi-gendered competitive sport with big hits like the roundhouse kick . . . . An engaging introduction to the robust history and use of martial arts.” —Booklist
Tae Kwon Do: “Tae Kwon Do shares how the sport is known best for high kicks and its recognizable uniform, the dobok, emphasizing the rich competitive history. . . . An engaging introduction to the robust history and use of martial arts.” —Booklist
Title Details
Jiu-Jitsu
$9.95 – $24.95
This book gives a quick overview of jiu-jitsu, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7. Preview this book.
Description
This book gives a quick overview of jiu-jitsu, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 790
ATOS: 3.6
Lexile: 570L
Guided Reading Level: O
Judo
$9.95 – $24.95
This book gives a quick overview of judo, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7. Preview this book.
Description
This book gives a quick overview of judo, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 790
ATOS: 3.5
Lexile: 550L
Guided Reading Level: O
Karate
$9.95 – $24.95
This book gives a quick overview of karate, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7. Preview this book.
Description
This book gives a quick overview of karate, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 790
Lexile: 560L
Guided Reading Level: O
Kung Fu
$9.95 – $24.95
This book gives a quick overview of kung fu, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7. Preview this book.
Description
This book gives a quick overview of kung fu, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 790
ATOS: 3.7
Lexile: 550L
Guided Reading Level: O
Muay Thai
$9.95 – $24.95
This book gives a quick overview of muay thai, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7. Preview this book.
Description
This book gives a quick overview of muay thai, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 790
ATOS: 3.6
Lexile: 630L
Guided Reading Level: O
Tae Kwon Do
$9.95 – $24.95
This book gives a quick overview of tae kwon do, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7. Preview this book.
Description
This book gives a quick overview of tae kwon do, from its historic origins to the ways people train and compete today. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading easy and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2024
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 790
Lexile: 550L
Guided Reading Level: O