Picture 1 of 1
Gail Fay Sports (Hardback) It Happened to Me
Another great item from Rarewaves USA | Free delivery!
Condition:
8 available
Shipping:
Located in: 60502, United States
Delivery:
Varies
Returns:
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller information
- 97.7% positive feedback
Registered as a Business Seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:314994286938
Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Sports : the Ultimate Teen Guide
- Publication Name
- Sports
- Title
- Sports
- Subtitle
- The Ultimate Teen Guide
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN-10
- 0810882175
- EAN
- 9780810882171
- ISBN
- 9780810882171
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Young Adult Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation
- Release Year
- 2012
- Release Date
- 21/11/2012
- Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Item Length
- 10.3in
- Item Width
- 7.2in
- Item Weight
- 32.2 Oz
- Series
- It Happened to Me
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Topic
- Sports & Recreation / General, General, Sports
- Number of Pages
- 356 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Whether playing baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, softball, volleyball, or wrestling, millions of teens all over the country participate in some sporting activity. Despite widespread enthusiasm for such activities, not all teens know how to make the most out of their interests, and some teens who might want to get involved don't know which sports are right for them. For high school athletes of all levels, this book provides up-to-date information on sports-related issues, practical tips, and valuable resources. Each chapter features quotes from current and former high school athletes who share their experiences related to the given topic. Issues discussed include choosing a sport to play balancing all aspects of life as a student-athlete dealing with the pressures of competition improving athletic performance consequences of performance-enhancing drugs and supplements common injuries and prevention measures training during the off-season playing in college sports-related careers and opportunities Throughout the book, readers will find sidebars containing various sports-related tidbits: high school sports stories, the history of various sports, interesting facts, short biographies, and sports-themed young adult novels. Filled with useful information, Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide will help high school athletes of all levels, from freshman novices to highly competitive seniors.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0810882175
ISBN-13
9780810882171
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117309166
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sports : the Ultimate Teen Guide
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Sports & Recreation / General, General, Sports
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Young Adult Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
356 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.3in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
7.2in
Item Weight
32.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Series Volume Number
33
Lc Classification Number
Gv711.5.F39 2013
Reviews
Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide covers a variety of sports and topics for the high school athlete. The book is broken up into nine chapters discussing such topics as being a student athlete, eating right, steroids, and playing in college. While it is a great book for athletes, it is also good for students considering joining a sport. ... The book's layout makes it easy to read the parts which hold interest for a particular reader. Mixed in with the text are tables on various sports, history of sports, quotes from teens, and fiction books recommended. This is an easy-to-read, approachable book about sports and why they matter for high school students., Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide covers a variety of sports and topics for the high school athlete. The book is broken up into nine chapters discussing such topics as being a student athlete, eating right, steroids, and playing in college. While it is a great book for athletes, it is also good for students considering joining a sport. ... The book's layout makes it easy to read the parts which hold interest for a particular reader. Mixed in with the text are tables on various sports, history of sports, quotes from teens, and fiction books recommended. This is an easy-to-read, approachable book about sports and why they matter for high school students., Sports describes clear benefits to playing sports and then continues on with a look at the lives of student athletes, developing 'mental toughness,' nutrition (and the repercussions of eating disorders), and options for playing in college and throughout life. ... comprises a good blend of opinion and current research, making the series an excellent resource for both individual and curricular research., Sports: The Ultimate Teen Guide is designed with the high school age student in mind who wants a broad overview of the high school sports experience and an introduction to competing on the high school level. While not focusing on any one sport, this volume is designed to help students figure out which sport they might like to compete in and healthful tips on training. Chapter topics discuss balancing life as a student with the life of an athlete, dealing with the mental pressures of competition, the pitfalls of performance-enhancing drugs and supplements, common injuries and how to prevent them, training during the off-season, planning to play in college, and sports-related career opportunities. Interspersed throughout are quotes from student athletes, high school sports stories, facts on the history of various sports, short biographies, and even sports-themed young adult novels.
Table of Content
AcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Play Ball!2. The Life of a Student-Athlete 3. It's All in Your Head4. Eat to Win5. Steroids and Other Performance Enhancers6. Staying Off the Injured List7. Training on Your Own8. Playing in College9. Sports for LifeIndexAbout the Author
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2012-028320
Dewey Decimal
796
Series
It Happened to Me Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:314994286938
Shipping and handling
Item does not ship to United States
Item location:
60502, United States
Ships to:
Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Fiji, Finland, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Western Samoa, Worldwide, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Excludes:
Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belarus, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Laos, Libya, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Yemen
| Handling time |
|---|
| Will usually ship within 6 business days of receiving cleared payment. |
| Taxes |
|---|
| Taxes may be applicable at checkout. Learn moreLearn more about paying tax on eBay purchases |
Sales tax for an item #314994286938
Sales tax for an item #314994286938
Seller collects sales tax for items shipped to the following provinces:
| Province | Sales Tax Rate |
|---|
Return policy
| After receiving the item, contact seller within |
|---|
| 30 days after the buyer receives it |
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Payment details
Payment methods
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (62,850)
c***i (257)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Fantastic seller! Great communication, fast delivery, secure packaging, item as described. Highly recommend!
t***r (262)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Multiple-repeat customer. As always, CD as described, for a good price, well packed and quickly shipped. Highly recommend.
r***3 (197)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past year
Verified purchase
Thank you to the seller for excellent ebay retail service in each and every way. Prompt response to sale and dispatch of the item described. Package received on time which was professionally packaged. Thanks .
Product ratings and reviews
More to explore:
- Sports Magazines,
- Sports Illustrated Sports Magazines,
- Sports Illustrated Magazines,
- Sporting News Magazines,
- Sports Sporting News Magazines,
- Sports Antiquarian & Collectible Books,
- Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated Magazines,
- 1st Edition Sports Illustrated Sports Magazines,
- Sports Textbooks,
- Sports Illustrated Magazines 1980-1999