Kids Perform Circus Arts (Hardcover, Turtleback School & Library ed.)

Created by Bobbie Kalman, author of more than 180 bestselling children's books, Crabapples are "starter" non-fiction books for primary students. Each entertaining book features fascinating, easy-to-understand information along with awesome full-color photos and illustrations on animals, sea life, machinery and many other subjects kids are curious about. They also contain the all-important glossary and index young students need to do reports.

Features:
-- "Starter" non-fiction for younger readers
-- Large-size photographs and simple, easy-to-understand style
-- A multitude of subjects that fascinate children

Performing circus arts is now a part of many gymnastics programs at school and summer camp. They help improve balance skills, patience, and self-esteem. Exciting photos show acrobats and ordinary children performing extraordinary feats.

Other topics include:

-- trapeze, Spanish web, tightrope and bicycle

-- circus terminology

-- simple tricks for the beginner and safety precautions