Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood

by Veronica Chambers

Book Overview

Provides history, examples, and stories of the rope-jumping activity called double Dutch.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786805129
• ISBN13: 9780786805129
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.0" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

A wonderful resource for Jump Rope for Heart Events

This book provides pictures (old and contemporary) of children jumping, a collection of rhymes I have not seen in other books or web sites, and lots of history and information on jumping Double Dutch. This is a wonderful resource for Jump Rope for Heart Events!

A Must Read to students, Double Dutch Teams and Coaches

As a Double Dutch coach and school teacher, this book reminded me of my childhood in NYC, as well as the importance of sharing the concept of teamwork with my team. It should be in every teacher and school library. A well done book. I salute you Ms. Chambers.(...)