Book details
The Jump Rope Book & the Jump Rope
Description
Photographs by Martha Cooper. Packaged with the only other equipment a child would need--the jump rope--here is a book steeped in the know-how, culture, lore, and trivia of this simple, easy-to-learn, play-anywhere game. The Jump Rope Book is a complete skipper's reference, from how to put your best foot forward to over 250 rhymes. There are jump rope fashions (cushy socks a must), basic jumps and fancy steps (including Scissors, Jumping Jacks, and Cancan), jump rope jargon, how to decorate your rope, and the games--Spoons, Siamese Twins, The Clock, Chase the Fox, Over the Rainbow, Double Dutch, and dozens more. THE JUMP ROPE is 100% cotton, seven feet long, and comes with wooden handles. 50,000 copies in print.The Classic Game series have over 317,000 copies in print.
Age
5-12
Text complexity
beginner
Length
288 pages
Why to read
- Improves Coordination and Agility: 'The Jump Rope Book & the Jump Rope' by Elizabeth Loredo provides readers with a variety of jump rope techniques and routines that can help improve coordination and agility. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced jumper, the book offers valuable tips to enhance your physical skills.
- Promotes Physical Fitness: Jump roping is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that can help increase stamina and promote overall physical fitness. The book encourages readers to incorporate jump roping into their fitness regimen, providing a fun and effective way to stay in shape.
- Fun and Engaging Activity: Elizabeth Loredo's book presents jump roping as a playful and enjoyable activity that can be done alone or with friends. It includes games and challenges that make exercising feel like play, appealing to both children and adults who are looking for a fun way to be active.
- Educational Content: The book not only teaches jump rope skills but also delves into the history and cultural significance of jump roping. Readers can learn about the origins of the activity and how it has evolved over time, making it an educational read as well as a practical guide.