Be Part of the Team!

Soccer is by far the most popular team sport in the world, and its popularity is quickly rising in the United States. This is, in part, because all it takes to start up a game is a ball and your friends! This guide teaches readers the basic rules and positions of soccer and how it is played. The text also covers set plays and penalties. A brief history of soccer shows readers that the game has ancient roots and how it has spread all over the world. Vivid photographs of kids playing soccer will help readers to make meaningful connections with the text.

Whether played indoors or outdoors, volleyball is an exciting and fun team sport. Volleyball players make fast serves, strong bumps, precise sets, and powerful spikes. The game can be incredibly fast paced with long volleys, or it can seem as if point after point is an ace. In this book, readers learn the basics of volleyball, including the sport's rules and positions and its history. Exciting photographs of kids and adults playing volleyball help readers understand key aspects of the sport.

Football has a long tradition in the United States as an exciting sport and a game kids love to play. It's not hard to set up a game of touch football at the park. Regardless of where you play the game, football is a sport based on teamwork. No single player can win a game by themselves! In this guide to football, readers will learn the basics behind one of America's favorite pastimes, including rules, positions, scoring plays, and more. Photographs of kids playing football, as well as fact boxes with additional information, will help draw in readers.

Hockey has been a popular sport in North America and around the world for many years. It's a fast-paced game and, to be successful, players must be fit and quick thinking, as well as good teammates. In this volume, readers will learn the basics of hockey and see images of young hockey players in action. The manageable text explains the rules, positions, and tactics of hockey while emphasizing the importance of teamwork. A fun "Hockey Talk" graphic organizer rounds out the reading experience.

Baseball is not only, America's pastime, it's also a game that's enjoyed by people of all ages around the world. Invented in the mid-1800s, baseball has a long, rich history. The focus of this guide is to teach readers the basics of baseball, while reinforcing the concept of teamwork. Readers are encouraged to try this team sport, and the text suggests several ways for them to take part in the game. Color photographs of kids playing baseball are sure to draw in readers and add to their reading experience.

Basketball is a sport in which players must rely on teamwork in order to win games. This guide immerses readers in the world of basketball, relating exciting facts about the sport's history as well as its rules and positions. The text mentions different ways to enjoy basketball, but focuses on the importance of teamwork as a prerequisite of winning and having fun. Photographs of kids playing basketball and a handy guide to the sport's lingo allow readers to make meaningful connections with the text, helping them to get the most out of the reading experience.