karate

Simple text and full-color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of karate. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the basic techniques of Tae Kwon Do.

Provides an introduction to karate, and relates its origin on a small island near Japan as a way for peasants to defend themselves, and its rapid growth throughout the world.

Kevin doesn't have time for anyone or anything besides karate until Katie turns into him during his big karate competition.

Introduces children to karate, discussing the sport's rules, techniques, history, and philosophies.

Chip starts taking karate lessons to be like the hero of his favorite television show, but his impatience to earn a belt gets in the way of learning the true spirit of karate.

Photographic guide to the basics of karate, with information on getting started, definitions of terms, and diagrams of various kicks, punches, and stances.

Discusses the history, techniques, ranks, and competitions of karate, a Japanese martial art with origins in Okinawa, and includes a glossary.

Describes the creation of karate hundreds of years ago on the island of Okinawa, and contains full-color illustrated photographs that show various karate positions and moves.

Introduces young students to the basic techniques and training methods of Karate including stances, punches, blocks, kicks, and self-defense and provides step-by-step instructions and advice on training and safety.