track and field

Part travelogue and part memoir, Adharanand Finn travels to the elite training camps of Kenya on a quest to uncover the secrets of the world's greatest runners.

An illustrated guide to track and field events for participants and spectators. Describes the events and covers such topics as skills, techniques, tactics, training, and clothing.

With a good chance to become state high school shot put champion, Indian is gripped by both a determination to win and the fear of doing so when he is offered a bribe to throw the meet or else.

Eric sits and watches as others participate in track and field day activities at camp.

Introduces the basic track and field events and advises would-be athletes on preparing for these sports.

Just as fifteen-year-old East Berliner Erika Nordern is preparing for an important track competition, sinister police inquiries and the apperance of a relative believed to be dead indicate that her family has not yet escaped the shadow of long-ago Nazi crimes.

Photographs provide a humorous commentary of various aspects of professional track and field events.

Describes how learning and using math can help an athlete in the sport of running. Also provides brief profiles of accomplished runners.

Presents basic instructions for performing in various track and field events and tips from champions, record holder, and other specialists.