Wrestling: A Boy's First Book - Softcover

William K. Bauer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976086204 ISBN 13: 9780976086208

Publisher: Palaistis Publishers, 2005

Synopsis

The book is designed to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of amateur wrestling through the means of a child's narration. It is designed to be read to children who are less than eight years of age by a parent or other caring adult. It offers a structured but enjoyable way to provide a thorough introduction to the sport. Getting acquainted with wrestling isn't easy and it can be discouraging. This book makes it fun.

About this title

About the Author:

An educator for more than forty years and a retired college president, Dr. Bauer wrestled for Slippery Rock State College in the late Fifties. He was a coach with the North Allegheny Junior Wrestling Program in Wexford, Pennsylvania for five years and many of the eight-to-twelve-year-olds he instructed during the early Eighties later achieved national prominence at the high school and university levels.

Review:

"Dr. Bauer has crafted a story that's thoughtful and comprehensive in its treatment of the sport." -- Rich Osswald, Lehigh Valley Sports Extra, May, 2006

"Provides an ideal way to introduce our sport to your child." -- Mike Gerald, Amateur Wrestling News, February 4, 2005

"You've got to get this and sit down with your little guy." -- Scott Casber, Takedown Radio, July 1, 2006

About this edition

• Publisher: Palaistis Publishers
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0976086204
• ISBN 13: 9780976086208
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 38
• Illustrator: Rachel Mindrup