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.
An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Kevin Durant, a professional basketball star for the Oklahoma City Thunder known for being a perennial high scorer. This colorful and newly expanded series surveys concert stages, film sets, and athletic venues to introduce six more icons of entertainment and sports. Young readers will meet dynamic wide receiver Calvin Johnson, A-list actress Kristen Stewart, boy-band sensation One Direction, and more, learning where these stars came from, the challenges they’ve overcome, and how they made it to … The Big Time!
A kindergarten-level introduction to stock cars, covering their speed, drivers, role in racing sports, and such defining features as their roll cages. The popular Seedlings series from Creative Education now offers irresistible introductions to six more wild animals and six speedy vehicles. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books touch upon the bodies, behaviors, habitats, and family relationships of living things and the parts, operation, settings, and roles of vehicles. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge!
An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Calvin Johnson, a professional football star wide receiver for the Detroit Lions who is known as “Megatron.” This colorful and newly expanded series surveys concert stages, film sets, and athletic venues to introduce six more icons of entertainment and sports. Young readers will meet dynamic wide receiver Calvin Johnson, A-list actress Kristen Stewart, boy-band sensation One Direction, and more, learning where these stars came from, the challenges they’ve overcome, and how they made it to … The Big Time!
Using an alphabetical approach, the famous wordsmith Ogden Nash paid entertaining tribute to 24 legends of the diamond, encapsulating each in just 4 clever lines. The masterful mixed-media illustrations of C. F. Payne portray these heroes of summer in their athletic primes in this, the first-ever picture book publication of Nash's classic.
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to volleyball, the sport known for its courts and high nets. Also included is a biographical story about professional volleyball player Zhu Ting.
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to soccer, the sport known for its patterned balls and goals. Also included is a biographical story about professional soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo.
Teams of pirates and cowboys, including such figures as Blackbeard and Wild Bill, inject rowdy adventure into America’s pastime in this story about baseball and the imagination of youth.
A kindergarten-level introduction to the self-propelled vehicles known as bicycles, covering their purpose, parts, and operation, and such defining features as their wheels and handlebars.
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to football, the sport known for its goalposts and end zones. Also included is a biographical story about professional football player Tom Brady.
Get the ball rolling with this high-interest introduction to baseball, the sport known for its bats and bases. Also included is a biographical story about professional baseball player Ichiro Suzuki.
Strap on your helmet and hit the trails! Young bikers will love learning about the history of their favorite sport, as well as some of the basics for enjoying a safe and fun mountain biking adventure!
When she was seven years old, Geraldine (Jerrie) Mock took her first airplane ride. She decided then and there to be a pilot. Growing up, she was inspired by radio broadcasts detailing the travels of aviatrix Amelia Earhart. Joan Merriam was 15 when she took her first plane ride in 1952. She got her pilot's license before she could even drive a car. And like Jerrie, Joan too was inspired by Earhart and wanted to circle the globe, following Earhart's exact route. Years later, when both women begin to plan their dream flights, they are completely unaware of each other, and coincidentally pick the same time to depart. But when the media gets word of their plans, the stage is set for the race of a lifetime. This picture book retells the extraordinary story of the 1964 air race between Americans Geraldine Mock and Joan Merriam Smith, the first two women to fly around the world.
A classroom visit by his favorite professional basketball player sparks Herbie Bear's imagination.
Herbie Bear learns skateboarding tricks from the new kid in the neighborhood.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Philadelphia 76ers one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the parts of a basketball court, a section on common uniforms for the team, a section of career records and stats, and an index.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Orlando Magic one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the parts of a basketball court, a section on common uniforms for the team, a section of career records and stats, and an index.
The kit, the pitch, and the nutmeg are all as much a part of soccer as the ball and the goalie. In this fact-packed book, readers will strap on their cleats and jump onto the field to find out how to 'talk like a soccer player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Simple text and repetition of the vowel blend 'ai' help readers learn how to use this sound. Also included are a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author.
Lax! Flow! Baggataway! Lacrosse is one of America's fastest-growing sports, and this book is a guide to its latest lingo. Readers will pick up their sticks, cradle the ball, and hope not to get checked as they learn how to 'talk like a lacrosse player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the New York Knicks one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the parts of a basketball court, a section on common uniforms for the team, a section of career records and stats, and an index.
Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Golden State Warriors one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the parts of a basketball court, a section on common uniforms for the team, a section of career records and stats, and an index.
Shares the story of Ellie, who wants to build a snowman. First, she makes a small snowball. Then she rolls the snowball to make it bigger. What happens next? This book introduces readers to time-order words through Ellie's engaging story. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the story. Fun facts add engaging details about snowmen. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
Grids, pits, slicks and so much more! Strap on your helmet as this book takes readers into the driver's seat and onto the racetrack to reveal how to 'talk like a motor sports expert.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Dimples, loopers, and wormburners! Aces, poaching, and slices! This two-sport book takes readers onto the court and into the rough to reveal how to 'talk like a golfer' and 'talk like a tennis player.' Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
