Fencing for fun!
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Series:
Published:
Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, c2009.
Physical Desc:
48 pages : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 22 x 27 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure:
IG: Illustrated Guide 940L
Rating:
IG 940
Status:
Description
People have been sword fighting, or fencing, for thousands of years. Books and movies are full of sword-fighting heroes and now you can learn how a sword is handled, the different types of fencing weapons, and the equipment needed to protect a fencers body.
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Status
Carmichael Children's Area
CHILDREN 796.86 S631 2009
Due May 17, 2024
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Format:
Book
Language:
English
ISBN:
0756538661 (library bdg.), 9780756538668 (library bdg.)
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.1, 1 Points
Level 6.1, 1 Points
Lexile code:
IG: Illustrated Guide
Lexile measure:
940
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
Description
People have been sword fighting, or fencing, for thousands of years. Books and movies are full of sword-fighting heroes and now you can learn how a sword is handled, the different types of fencing weapons, and the equipment needed to protect a fencers body.
Target Audience
IG 940,Lexile.
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Slade, S. (2009). Fencing for fun! Minneapolis, Minn., Compass Point Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Slade, Suzanne. 2009. Fencing for Fun! Minneapolis, Minn., Compass Point Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Slade, Suzanne, Fencing for Fun! Minneapolis, Minn., Compass Point Books, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Slade, Suzanne. Fencing for Fun! Minneapolis, Minn., Compass Point Books, 2009.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
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Record Information
| Last Sierra Extract Time | May 10, 2024 06:52:30 PM |
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| Last File Modification Time | May 10, 2024 06:53:32 PM |
| Last Grouped Work Modification Time | May 10, 2024 06:52:37 PM |
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| 505 | 0 | |a The basics. Introduction: the art of sword fighting -- Strip: fencing inside the lines -- Types of fencing: foil, épée, saber -- Equipment: gearing up -- Physical chess: using mind and body -- Offense: making the touch -- Defense: avoiding a hit -- Doing it. Salute: showing respect -- On guard!: ready to fence -- Advance and retreat: fancy footwork -- Lunge: fast forward -- Attack: hitting the target -- Parry: blocking the blade -- Electric fencing: get hooked up -- A bout: facing your opponent -- Etiquette: mind your manners -- Fencing clubs: join in the fun! -- People, places, and fun. -- Famous fencers: the greats -- Olympic fencing: bouting with the best -- Timeline: what happened when? -- Trivia: fun fencing facts -- Quick reference guide: fencing words to know -- Glossary: other words to know -- Where to learn more. | |
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