The Jump Rope Book [Paperback]

Glen Vecchione (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up

"Gr 3-8....A fresh look at what has been considered a childhood recreation and a book that deserves a place in any sports collection...turns traditional childhood jump-rope games into a vigorous sport. His comprehensive guide provides all the moves necessary to become physically fit and perhaps even a jump-rope competitor...includes background behind jumping rope, equipment necessary, warm-up exercises, and progressively more difficult skills and routines. Black-ink line drawings show jumpers of all ages and backgrounds as they indicate foot patterns and arm moves....Physical fitness attributes as well as competitive organizations are also listed...rhythm rhymes are included."--SLJ. 96 pages, 90 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-8?Vecchione turns traditional childhood jump-rope games into a vigorous sport. His comprehensive guide provides all the moves necessary to become physically fit and perhaps even a jump-rope competitor. He includes information on the background behind jumping rope, the equipment necessary, warm-up exercises, and progressively more difficult skills and routines. Black-ink line drawings show jumpers of all ages and backgrounds as they indicate foot patterns and arm moves. The physical fitness attributes as well as competitive organizations are also listed. A few rhythm rhymes are included but this is not the focus of the book. For those, see Joanna Cole's Anna Banana (Morrow, 1989). A fresh look at what has been considered a childhood recreation and a book that deserves a place in any sports collection.?Cheryl Cufari, N.A. Walbran Elementary School, Oriskany, NY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

Adults and children alike will appreciate a jump rope book which illustrates a variety of techniques and includes basic steps for all kinds of jumping; from single workouts to games and routines for more than one jumper. A fun, involving book which invites new interest in this simple sport. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Sterling; 1 edition (June 30, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806906839
• ISBN-13: 978-0806906836
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,979,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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