Sports Starters
8 total works
A popular sport played both indoors and outdoors, volleyball is a fast-paced game that requires teamwork. Spike it Volleyball serves up the basic rules and positions of the game for young readers. Children will love the dynamic photos that show players performing volleys, blocks, and spikes.
Ages 6 to 10 years. American Football is one of North America's most beloved games -- a rough and tough sport that is full of strategy and strength. Young readers will get a full-colour tour of this sport and its greatest stars in Huddle up Football. Concise text explains rules of the game including: a full description of the game's positions; diagrams showing the field and player formations; popular professional players; touchdowns, field goals, and much more.
Ages 6 to 10 years. In Slam dunk Basketball kids can step onto the hardwood for a stripped-down lesson about one of North America's biggest sports. Clear text and bright colour photographs open a door into the world of basketball that even young readers can enjoy. This exciting title offers a full look at the game, including: diagrams of the court and basket; overviews of dribbling, shooting, and dunks; a list of top superstars; a detailed look at all five positions.
Ages 6 to 10 years. Soccer is known as "the beautiful game" because it is simple and doesn't involve a lot of expensive equipment. Now young children can find out why this sport has become the world's most popular sport. Kick it Soccer goes for goal as children learn about: how players handle the ball; how each position helps to make a winning team; the role of a referee and rules; soccer star profiles.
Dodging and weaving through opposing players to score a goal is difficult enough. Now imagine doing it on ice! Slap shot Hockey introduces children to one of the world’s fastest and most exciting sports. Young readers will be mesmerized by action-oriented photos of athletes playing forward, defense, and goal.