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SPOTLIGHT ON........Young Adult Nonfiction
 
 

Celebrate Teen Read Week with these recommended titles on sports, volunteerism, fitness, college preparation, hobbies, health, and career direction.

All of these library materials are owned by the Metropolitan Library System. Log on to CyberMars with your library card to reserve any titles that interest you, or ask a librarian for assistance.

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Strength & Power for Young Athletes

Faigenbaum, Avery D. (Human Kinetics, c2000)
Shelf Number: J613.7042/F159s

Outlines a strength training program for young athletes aged seven to fifteen that includes free weight, body weight, machine, cord, and medicine ball exercises, as well as stretching exercises and nutritional guidelines.

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Volunteering: The Ultimate Teen Guide

Gay, Kathlyn (Scarecrow Press, c2004)
Shelf Number: 361.37/G2854v

Explores the world of volunteering in the United States , including an overview of what volunteering is, the range of opportunities that are available, the benefits of participating, how to get started, and organizations to contact.

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Winning Weight Training for Girls

Porter, David (Facts On File, c2004)
Shelf Number: J613.71/P8446w

Explains the benefits of weight training for female high school athletes, covering such topics as safety, nutrition, and sport-specific programs for basketball, field hockety, softball, and volleyball.

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You Can Change Your World! Creative Ways to Volunteer and Make a Difference

Clark, Sondra (F.H. Revell /Baker Book House, c2003)
Shelf Number: J361.37/C5952y

Twelve-year-old Sondra offers fun and practical tips to help her peers get involved in service opportunities at home, at school, and in their communities.

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