Infographics: Shape of the Game covers the basic geometry of sports, the geometric designs and three-dimensional spaces of sports, and examples of real-world sports geometry. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.
Strategic Statistics digs into the statistics and analytics of sports and how they're used to help make major decisions, professional careers based on sports statistics, and records held as a result of examining sports statistics and analytics. Using colorful and engaging infographics, the Sports-Graphics series breaks down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports. Includes charts, graphs, and maps to provide key content in an appealing and accessible way.
Infographics: On the Scoreboard covers how each sport is scored, how players work to score more, and score-based records. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.
Infographics: Angles of Achievement covers the angles and arcs in sports as well as records held as a result of utilizing the optimal angles. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.
Infographics: Engineering a Win covers the many ways engineering has led to better equipment, facilities, and better overall athletic performance. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.
Infographics: Every Second Counts covers the timing of sports, including: timing of each sport, speed and velocity, and how shaving off time can win the game. Uses engaging infographics to break down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports for developing readers.
Clint and Spot are off for a run. But what's that? Find out in this hi-lo decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses sequenced phonics skills and sight words to help developing readers. Original illustrations guide readers through the story.
Emma, Dot, and Kim are pals. They like to play basketball and have a game today. Will they win? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text.
Jack likes to play baseball and his team has a game. Will they win? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text.
The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Water Parks examines the engineering concepts that make these fun and exciting structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Roller coasters examines the engineering concepts that make these fun and exciting structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of soccer. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of soccer, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of baseball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of baseball, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of foodball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of football, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of basketball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of basketball, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of gymnastics. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of gymnastics. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
Stand Up for Sportsmanship in the Growing Character series teaches young readers about the value of being a good sport in all aspects of their lives. This book is intended to help build a foundation for students to develop into morally responsible, compassionate citizens and, with examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow into people of character. All books in the 21st Century Skills Junior library encourage readers to think critically and creatively, and use their problem-solving skills. Book includes table of contents, sidebars, glossary, index, activities, and author biography.
Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. U.S. Women's National Soccer Team explores the way the celebrated team served to bring Americans--and American women--together across the years. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.
Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Miracle on Ice explores the way the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team served to bring Americans together in a time we needed it most. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.
Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Jesse Owens explores the way the Olympic track athlete served to bring Americans (and citizens around the world) together against a common enemy. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.
Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Jackie Robinson explores the way the iconic and groundbreaking baseball player brought Americans together in a time of social unrest. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.
Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs explores the way the famous Battle of the Sexes tennis match served to bring men and women together to advocate for equal rights across genders. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.
Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. 2001 New York Yankees explores the way the team brought New Yorkers--and Americans--together after the September 11 disaster and showed the world how resilient our country is. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.
Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. 2013 Boston Marathon explores the way the athletes and spectators at the famous race came together after a terrible tragedy. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.
Playground safety rules are explained clearly, and readers are taught how to avoid dangerous equipment and irresponsible children as they play.