CM Magazine: Martial Arts. (In the Zone). .

________________ CM . . . . Volume XVII Number 25. . . .March 4th, 2011.

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Martial Arts. (In the Zone).

Blaine Wiseman.
New York, NY: Weigl (Distributed in Canada by Saunders Book Company), 2011.
24 pp., pbk. & hc., $11.95 (pbk.), $25.70 (hc.).
ISBN 978-1-60596-911-4 (pbk.),
ISBN 978-1-60596-910-7 (hc.).
Subject Heading:
Martial arts-Juvenile literature.
Grades 3-6 / Ages 8-11.

Review by Sherry Faller.

*** ½ /4

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Martial arts are forms of self-defense that were developed over thousands of years in Asia. Most types of martial arts teach people to protect themselves using their hands, feet, legs and body. All martial arts teach participants to use their skills only for self-defense, not aggression. Participants use their fists and feet for peace rather than violence.

Weigel's new AV² series of media enhanced books is a unique combination of published, hand-held books with exciting online extensions. After reading the book, readers are encouraged to learn more by going to www.av2books.com. Online, they can see web links, videos clips, activities to try and other features such as audio clips, key word vocabulary games, slide shows and quizzes.

While books about sports have never had trouble flying off the shelf, this book on martial arts will entice readers to try it out. The history of the sport is clearly explained and the required equipment listed and illustrated. All types of martial arts are explained, including taekwondo, karate, hapkido, kungfu, tai chi and judo. Rules, moves and ways to stay healthy are explained in simple to read text and coloured, action photos. Legends and superstars of the sport include Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Gina Carano.

Weigel's usual superior format includes a contents, index and glossary. An added feature is the "Brain Twister" at the end, and readers will certainly want to go online to learn more. This book and others in the 'In the Zone' series are recommended for any elementary school library.

Highly Recommended.

Sherry Faller is a teacher-librarian in Winnipeg, MB.

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