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Michigan State University

Josh Anderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885462

A fun, fact-filled overview of Michigan's men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats.

University of Arizona

Josh Anderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885479

A fun, fact-filled overview of Arizona's men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats.

University of California Los Angeles

Josh Anderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885486

A fun, fact-filled overview of UCLA's men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats.

Gonzaga University

Josh Anderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885448

A fun, fact-filled overview of Gonzaga's men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats.

Indiana University

Josh Anderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885455

A fun, fact-filled overview of Indiana's men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats.

Duke University

Josh Anderson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885431

A fun, fact-filled overview of Duke men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats.

Tennis

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882140

Whack! The yellow ball skims the top of the net. This book introduces the basics of tennis, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

T-Ball

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882133

Smack! It's a home run! This book introduces the basics of T-ball, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Snowboarding

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882119

Whoosh! Powdery snow flies into the air around a colorful snowboard. This book introduces the basics of snowboarding, the equipment snowboarders need, and the techniques they use. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Ice Fishing

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882102

Splash! The fisherman pulls a squirming fish through a hole in the ice. This book introduces the basics of ice fishing, the equipment fishermen need, and the techniques they use. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Soccer

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882126

The whistle blows! The blue team dribbles toward the goal. This book introduces the basics of soccer, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Flag Football

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882072

Hike! The quarterback throws the ball to the end zone for a touchdown. This book introduces the basics of flag football, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Gymnastics

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882089

Ten points! The gymnast sticks the landing and wins a gold medal. This book introduces the basics of gymnastics, the equipment gymnasts need, and the techniques they use. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Hockey

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882096

Slap! The hockey puck flies off of the ice and into the back of the net. This book introduces the basics of hockey, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Downhill Skiing

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882065

Zoom! A skier speeds around a tree. This book introduces the basics of downhill skiing, the equipment skiers need, and the techniques they use. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Basketball

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882034

Slam dunk! The game is tied! This book introduces the basics of basketball, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Dodgeball

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882058

Duck! The ball slams against the gym wall. This book introduces the basics of dodgeball, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Cross-Country Skiing

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882041

Whoosh! A skier glides through the forest. This book introduces the basics of cross-country skiing, the equipment skiers need, and the techniques they use. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Jackie Robinson: Professional Baseball Player

Tony De Marco (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881907

Best known for breaking the color line in baseball, Jackie Robinson was central in the integration of the sport. During his successful career in college athletics, in Major League Baseball, and in his business career, Jackie Robinson rose above the racism he faced to become an important figure in the American Civil Rights movement. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.

Sports Technology

Janie Havemeyer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881341

Introduces readers to significant developments in sports technology and explores how those inventions and discoveries led to further advancements. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, and sources for further research.

Turkey Hunting

Kelly Anne White (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881051

Explores the techniques and equipment needed for turkey hunting, provides background information on turkey hunting regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Upland Bird Hunting

Jenny Crooks-Johnson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881068

Explores the techniques and equipment needed for upland bird hunting, provides background information on upland bird hunting regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Saltwater Fishing

Kelly Anne White (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881044

Explores the techniques and equipment needed for saltwater fishing, provides background information on fishing regulations, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Orienteering

Isabel Teitelbaum (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881020

Explores the competitive activity of orienteering, describes various styles of orienteering, and covers guidelines for safety and conservation. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Outdoor Sportsmanship

Christopher Forest (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881037

Explores important principles of sportsmanship that any outdoor enthusiast should know when hunting or fishing, including guidelines for respecting both fellow hunters and anglers, as well as the environment. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.