On the Team

Whether you're playing for your school or just enjoying a game with your friends, football requires teamwork. This book covers the basic positions and rules of football and a little about its history. Action photographs and informative diagrams take readers onto the gridiron, placing them in the middle of the action. Series Review: On the Team"This series has a winning combination of facts about the featured sports and their histories. The information will help students decide if a sport is right for them. . .students will walk away with a great overview of each sport. Libraries looking to update their collections will find these to be solid choices."-School Library Journal

Fast skating, quick passes, hard checks, and exciting goals-that's what hockey is all about. Readers learn what it takes to make it on a hockey team, with information covering positions, offense, defense, and the rink itself. Action packed photographs and colorful diagrams help readers understand the basics of this sport. Series Review: On the Team"This series has a winning combination of facts about the featured sports and their histories. The information will help students decide if a sport is right for them. . .students will walk away with a great overview of each sport. Libraries looking to update their collections will find these to be solid choices."-School Library Journal

Gymnasts are among the strongest athletes in the world. They leap, tumble, flip, and fly through the air with finesse. Readers interested in gymnastics will discover what it takes to become a gymnast, as well as the different gymnastic events they can participate in. Photographs of gymnasts and gymnastic apparatuses show readers what it's like to join the team. Series Review: On the Team"This series has a winning combination of facts about the featured sports and their histories. The information will help students decide if a sport is right for them. . .students will walk away with a great overview of each sport. Libraries looking to update their collections will find these to be solid choices."-School Library Journal

As "America's pastime," baseball is played in towns and cities across the United States. It has even spread to countries around the globe. This book is a perfect resource for readers who want to learn to play this exciting game. Those who already play baseball are sure to love it, too. Colorful diagrams and images of kids playing baseball help readers understand this historic game. Series Review: On the Team"This series has a winning combination of facts about the featured sports and their histories. The information will help students decide if a sport is right for them. . .students will walk away with a great overview of each sport. Libraries looking to update their collections will find these to be solid choices."-School Library Journal

Soccer is one of the world's most popular team sports for several reasons. These include skillful players, roaring crowds, and exciting goals. Open this volume and learn all about soccer, including its history, positions, skills, and rules. Readers are sure to be engaged by colorful photographs and diagrams that help fully understand this exciting team sport. Series Review: On the Team"This series has a winning combination of facts about the featured sports and their histories. The information will help students decide if a sport is right for them. . .students will walk away with a great overview of each sport. Libraries looking to update their collections will find these to be solid choices."-School Library Journal

Basketball players make fast breaks, shoot three-pointers, grab rebounds, and slam dunk. It's an exciting team sport, and just about anyone can play it. In this book, readers learn the basics of basketball and discover a little about its origins. Colorful photographs of kids on the court help readers get the most from this informative guidebook. Series Review: On the Team"This series has a winning combination of facts about the featured sports and their histories. The information will help students decide if a sport is right for them. . .students will walk away with a great overview of each sport. Libraries looking to update their collections will find these to be solid choices."-School Library Journal