This text examines children's first experience of non-fiction during the pre-school and foundation years. Its careful consideration of different kinds of quality non-fiction, including books, posters, charts and computer software should provide a helpful framework for teachers.
Brings together leading researchers from the fields of both sports science and sports social science to explore the controversial question of how a relatively small geographical area of Africa has produced such a high number of the world's greatest middle and long-distance runners. This text also includes psycho-social and economic explanations.