Eastview Middle School Library: Health / PE

This volume of the At Issue series explores many aspects of fast food, including whether fast food is harmful, how fast food should be marketed, and whether governments should regulate the fast food industry.; These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports.

From dribbling to passing and more—everything girls need to know to succeed in basketball. Women's basketball is more popular than ever, and the number of girls playing youth basketball is at an all-time high. At the same time, the competition on the court has become stiffer than ever before. Winning Basketball for Girls, Fourth Edition covers all the elements of the game, from the basics to the most advanced moves and plays. Drills and exercises give athletes the tools they need to learn new techniques and fine-tune their existing ones. Nearly 100 full-color photographs feature real high school athletes and demonstrate proper playing techniques—from basic skills to expert moves. Also included are more than 30 full-color diagrams and an all-new chapter, Preparation for Success—Getting in Shape, that emphasizes the benefits of keeping fit to enhance performance on the court. The history and rules of the game have also been added as well as new exercises and tips for improving all aspects of play. Chapters include: A Look at the Game Getting Started Ball-Handling—Developing a Feel for the Ball Footwork—The Foundation of Good Basketball Your Best Shot Passing—The Heart of the Game Dribbling Under Control Playing Tough Defense All About Zones.