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The bright and colorful illustrations and surprising story make this a fun book for kids of all ages. Properlyfitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45 percent yet less. Read aloud books help teach bicycle safety to children. The safest way to use your bike is to get places, not to play. The bilingual edition of this colorful, informative bicycle safety poster is a fun way to reinforce the important child bicycle safety information presented in the im safe. Just remember that when you are riding your bike, always. Bicycle riding is fun, healthy, and a great way to be independent. Ncsc offers an assortment of funfilled bike safety materials for all age groups. Promoting safety, fun, fitness, and the environment 9780736087179. Lets ride a kids guide to bicycle safety informationpacked book provides a complete course in bicycle safety for children.
Cycling is a fun and healthy activity, its a lowcost way to get around, and its good for the environment. Before you head out on a bike, learn the rules of the road, helmet information and safety tips for cyclists of all ages. Fhwa produced three bicycle safety education videos and three pedestrian safety education videos for different age groups of children ages 59, ages 1014, and ages 1518. For kids, the cascade bicycle club seattle wa has a sprocket hero coloring book and directions for doing bicycle rodeos.
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