cheerleading

"Vibrant photos and carefully leveled text introduces beginning readers to the fundamentals of cheerleading and encourages them to try it. Includes diagram, picture glossary, and index." --.

Tam is new to the cheer squad, and from the first day of practice Maren, the squad captain, seems determined to make her look unprepared and incompetent--but with the backing of a new friend she finally finds the courage to stand up to the bullying.

Middle school student Brielle has been doing gymnastics with her best friend Naomi for years, but this year she also wants to join the competitive cheerleading team, and that means she will be spending most of her "free" time practicing while still keeping up with her schoolwork; but soon the stress starts getting to her and Brielle realizes she will have to make a choice--disappoint her new team, or let down her best friend.

Contains two stories in which Barbie and her friends volunteer to help out at the zoo for the summer, and Barbie fills in when one of the cheerleaders on her school squad sprains an ankle.

"A wedding is supposed to be a time to celebrate, unless it's being crashed by the church's resident ghost. The G.H.O.S.T. Squad investigates the spirit who's been playing the church's organ, messing with tapestries, and freaking out churchgoes. Why is the ghost sticking aorund the church? and can they help the ghost move on in time for their client's wedding, or will the ghost get cold feet?"--Back cover.

Text and photographs look at cheerleading focusing on how to prepare for competition and tips for training and nutrition.

"The cheerleading squad at Shadyside has always been strong, but now there are rumors that lack of funds may mean the end of cheerleading at Shadyside. That would be a shame for Heather Wyatt, who has just transferred from her old school, where she was a star, and is eager to join the squad. There's only one other girl who stands in her way-rich, spoiled Devra Dalby, who is also trying out for the one open slot. The competition to join the squad is anything but friendly--and it ends in murder. Will Heather make the squad--if there's even a squad anymore--or will she end up dead?"--Provided by publisher.

Examines cheerleading, discussing the history and famous cheerleaders, and offers tips and advice on how to improve your performance.

"Tam is on the cheerleading squad finally. Tam works hard and she has plenty of talent. She loves jumping and doing flips and dancing. But Tam's family is different than most of the other squad members' families. Her mom doesn't speak English and she has five little brothers. There's no way they can afford the cheerleading sneakers and hair ribbons the rest of the squad has. Several girls on the squad do little things that make it clear that Tam isn't welcome. Will Tam be able to stand up for herself? And if she does, will anything actually change?"--Provided by the publisher.

An introduction to cheerleading that discusses its history, spirit, stretching, gear, motions, jumps, chants, and more.