Yo-Yo!: Tips & Tricks from a Pro! (Quick Starts for Kids!) [Paperback]

Ron Burgess (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2001 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Quick Starts for Kids!

- Stun your friends with Quick Starts basics, including Gravity Pull, Sleeper, Forward Pass, and UFO!
- Move into the big time with Rock the Baby, Skin the Cat, Loop the Loop, Flying Trapeze, and Monkey on a String!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-6-If it's true that yo-yoing is "being considered for entry into the Olympics," it might be wise to have some instruction books on hand. Burgess's book is one to consider. Jam-packed with interesting trivia and complete demonstrations, it includes everything from buying a yo-yo and replacing the string to mastering Skin the Cat and synchronized routines. The author begins with simple tricks like Sleeper and Walk the Dog and proceeds to old favorites like Around the World and Rock the Baby. For the more proficient, he offers 20 tricks with catchy titles like Slurping Spaghetti, Monkey on a String, and Skyrocket, along with many hints about sound effects and adding a touch of drama. The easy-to-follow directions are clearly illustrated with simple black-and-white line drawings. Humorous but reassuring, the book helps kids gain confidence and competence while learning this popular pastime.

Laurie Edwards, Dauphin County Library System, Harrisburg, PA

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Review

"Humorous but reassuring, the book helps kids gain confidence and competence while learning this popular pastime."

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Williamson Publishing Company (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885593546
• ISBN-13: 978-1885593542
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,482,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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