Authors: Michael Ward. Lance Armstrong. Bob Thomson. Phil Liggett.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Publisher: Cookie Jar Publishing (a Division of Carson-D
Publication Date: 2005-07


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    "This is a boy whose name is Mike. This is Mike’s pride and joy—his bike…"

So begins the inspiring tale of a boy, his best friend, and the adventurous relationship that many children begin when they are young and continue the rest their lives!

Illustrated in a retro-contemporary style, Mike and The Bike rhymes its way through Mike's choosing of his favorite toy - his bike (of course!) - and follows him off on adventures around the world and back home, where he goes to bed wearing his helmet, ready for the next day!

Mike and The Bike is the first children’s book written by Grammy Award–winning guitarist and songwriter, avid cyclist and riding partner of Lance Armstrong, Michael Ward.

Mike and the Bike came into being, appropriately enough, while Michael cycled near his home in Los Angeles.

Includes a foreword by 6-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and a 30-minute CD with music by Michael and his son, Tennessee Ward, plus a special musical narration of Mike and the Bike by the "Voice of Cycling," Phil Liggett....

Authors: Ashley Maceachern.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Publisher: Collins
Publication Date: 2008-06-01


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Riders, get ready!

The biggest bicycle race in the world is about to begin—the Tour de France. Lance Armstrong is the fastest, most famous bike rider in the world, so what could go wrong?

Plenty!

From rainstorms to crashes to cows in the road, Lance goes the distance to show that winners never quit. And—while Lance pedals—you'll enjoy discovering funny details and recurring characters in art that gives a spectacular view of the race.

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Authors: Edana Eckart.
Paperback, 24 pages
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
Publication Date: 2002-09


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    Practice makes perfect in this introduction to children's sports that takes early readers step-by-step through the equipment they'll use and the skills they'll need to tackle new activities safely....

Authors: Sandy Donovan.
Paperback, 32 pages
Publisher: First Avenue Editions
Publication Date: 2007-10
Edition: 2 Revised

Authors: Dougherty. Terri.
Library Binding, 32 pages
Publisher: Capstone Press
Publication Date: 2005-09-01


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    A biography tracing the life and career of motocross racing and motocross freestyle star Travis Pastrana. Includes career statistics and highlights....

Authors: Lesa Cline-Ransome.
Hardcover, 40 pages
Publisher: Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books
Publication Date: 2003-12-30


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Marshall Taylor could ride his bike forward, backward, even perched on the handlebars. When his stunts landed him a job at the famous Indiana bike shop Hay and Willits, folks were amazed that a thirteen-year-old black boy in 1891 could be such a crackerjack cyclist.

How little Marshall Taylor -- through dedication, undeniable talent, and daring speed -- transformed himself into the extraordinary Major Taylor is chronicled in this inspiring biography. Here is the story of a kid who turned pro at the age of eighteen, went on to win the world championship title just three years later, and battled racism and the odds to become a true American hero....

Authors: Steve Cole. Sarah Takitin.
Paperback, 64 pages
Publisher: Williamson Publishing Company
Publication Date: 2003-07


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    For ages 8 . A clear and detailed guide to bike maintenance, written in an accessible, chatty style. Although the first and last chapters briefly cover road safety, helmet use, equipment, and clothing, most of the book is devoted to describing the parts of a bike, how to keep them functioning well, and how to do repairs. Covering both road and mountain bikes, Cole constantly stresses safety and attention to detail, and offers sound advice about when to rely on a bike shop and the importance of checking your work with an adult when you've adjusted crucial parts such as brakes. The page design is playful yet clean....

Authors: Amanda Bishop. Bobbie Kalman.
Paperback, 32 pages
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication Date: 2003-10


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    This book is for ages 6-12. BMX bikes have been around for a long time, but found a whole new outlet when skateboarding became popular. In addition to motocross racing, BMX riders are tearing it up on pipe ramps and in pools with their own vocabulary of tricks. This book flies children right into the middle of this rejuvenated sport with features such as: the mechanics of the trick bike; the history of the sport; freestyle stunt riding; features of modern motocross courses....

Authors: Jack David.
Library Binding, 24 pages
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Publication Date: 2007-09

Authors: Matt Christopher. Glenn Stout.
Paperback, 112 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Publication Date: 2003-06-01
Edition: 1

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    Lance Armstrong is a world champion cyclist. He won the Tour de France, the world's most challenging race, three consecutive times. He's been the World Road Cycling Champion three times and claimed a medal at the Olympics. His cycling achievements have made him an international celebrity; but that's not what makes him such an inspiration. When he was twenty-five-years old, three years before he'd won his first Tour de France, Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer. How he fought back against this life-threatening disease and went on to take the cycling world by storm is a story that continues to amaze fans worldwide. AUTHORBIO Matt Christopher is the name young readers turn to for fast-paced, action-packed sports stories....