ESL Reading List: Exercise

Text and illustrations encourage readers, regardless of shape or size, to turn off the television and play games, walk, dance, and engage in sports and other forms of exercise.

Rhyming text describes the many ways to stretch.

Always late Nate who likes to go slow surprises everyone at the race.

At the start of the Jungle Run, the other animals tell Cub she is too small to race against them, but she proves that her size can be an advantage long before they reach the finish line.

Rhyming text, accompanied by labeled illustrations that identify parts of the body, encourages readers to wiggle and twist, stomp and zig-zag, and hug and shrug.

Having decided that her yellow Labrador is overweight, Cheryl puts him on a diet and makes him exercise, a program which has marvelous results.

Curious George is helping Professor Wiseman train for a race, but she thinks running is boring. Can George find a way to show her that running is fun before the big race?

Bob, Wendy, and the others have an egg and spoon race. Spud wants to win the egg and spoon race. But what can he do to keep the egg on his spoon?

Teaches young readers how to take a positive, holistic approach to their health, providing tips on developing good self-esteem, eating properly, and exercising regularly.

Provides step-by-step instructions for exercise activities and discusses benefits to the body, different types, equipment, and techniques.

Presents step-by-step instructions for exercise activities and discusses benefits to the body, different types, equipment, and techniques.

Illustrates the different stretches that can be done, including the meow and moo, shoulder rolls, and teeter totter.

Introduces different exercises to get everyone moving, including balloon tennis, rubberball soccer, and kick the can.

This fun title will help kids find a variety of ways to exercise by walking and running indoors and outdoors! With step-by-step instructions and photos for each activity, kids will learn how easy it is to be healthy and active for an hour a day. They will use simple items from around the house for the activities, like plastic bags and rubber bands for indoor skating or hoops and boxes for an obstacle run.

Presents simple instructions for a variety of ball sports and exercises, including hot potato, bottle bowling, and cup catch.

Presents simple instructions for a variety of ball sports and exercises, including hot potato, bottle bowling, and cup catch.

Exercise for life! -- What is exercise? -- Exercise for health -- Exercise for fun -- Exercise to feel good -- Food for exercise -- Before you start -- Exercises for stamina -- Exercises for strength and flexibility -- Getting warmer! -- The right amount -- Exercising safely -- Warm-up exercises.