One of 5 diverse books for ages 5-8 on physical activity

1. Move Your Body By Wasentha Young

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3. Move Your Body 1 Because…

5. All over the world, people dance to move their bodies. 3 What do the children do?

8. They also play fútbol. In English we call it soccer. 6

9. In China, Wei says that many boys and girls learn gymnastics and ping pong . 7

10. In India, Jasmine and Roe do Yoga stretches. 8

11. In South Africa, Samora, like Daniel in South America, says she likes to play soccer too. Mfana prefers to play basketball and tennis with his friends. 9

12. In Russia, Rada has been skiing since she was 5 years old. Her little brother Ivan, likes to play baseball. 10

13. On special days Hassan, in the Middle East, gets to ride his father’s camel and horse. But on very hot days, he goes swimming. 11

15. On nice days, you can do things outside… on wheels… 13

16. in a playground… 14

17. … or in a park. 15

18. When it snows, you can still play outside… 16

19. … or do indoor sports with friends and family. 17

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