karate

Aliyah loves karate more than anything, especially when she gets a chance to do a takedown on her main rival, Suma. Then a new student, Zoya, arrives and she just so happens to be Suma's little sister. Aliyah recognizes a kind of anger and aggression in Zoya that she once had in herself and takes her under her wing.

Twelve-year-old Levi is at home in the dojo where he practices karate, although the contentious relationship with his new stepsister, Sofia, is disturbing his concentration--but when she suddenly decides to join his dojo he realizes that Sofia's prickly attitude is a cover for her unhappiness.

Introduces karate, covering clothing, technique, competitions, and more.

From important equipment and rules to the history and greatest stars of each sport, this title uses vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to inform young readers about karate.

"Karate can make you stronger. [Learn] . . . what karate is and how to participate"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to karate, covering how to combine a rapid series of attacks with footwork and timing, and teaching simple drills to develop sparring abilities.

Rhyming text portrays the exuberance of an hour of karate class. Includes nonfiction information at end.

Get ready to explore karate!. Readers will find features that spotlight an accomplished athlete, common moves, and belt achievements.

An introduction to karate, a martial art that teaches its students important values, such as self-discipline and determination.

Kenny, a boy with a reputation for being angry, looks to his karate teacher for help in learning to control his temper in time for an upcoming match.