We Love Sports!

Hockey is one of the fastest sports today. Players zip from zone to zone on ice skates, yet compete with amazing grace and agility. The pros make it look easy, but beginning hockey players know that the sport is anything but! This appealing look at hockey explains some of the rules of the game, parts of the rink, and the players' positions on the ice. Specially chosen images of hockey players in action are paired with at-level text, supporting emerging readers in understanding the main concepts and important vocabulary.

The pros aren't the only ones who play football! Readers of this high-interest, informative volume will see football players their own age take to the field in the vibrant photographs. The motivating images were chosen to support the main concepts of the at-level, achievable text, which explains some of the rules of the game as well as the positions. Importantly, readers will also learn how to stay safe on offense and defense and how good sportsmanship is a key part of football.

Did you ever hear a basketball swish through a basket? It's a beautiful sound! The pros make this sport look easy, but beginning players learn quickly that it's not. This lively book takes readers through the positions of the game as well as some of the rules. They'll learn that basketball players need strength and endurance. And finally, they'll learn the role of good sportsmanship in this and other sports. At-level, achievable text is paired with action-packed photographs of players of all ages.

Soccer is one of the sports that budding athletes are encouraged to play at a young age. Players soon learn that soccer calls for agility, speed, accuracy, and much more. It's not easy! This accessible high-interest book invites readers to learn more about soccer, including its different positions and rules. Carefully chosen images of soccer players practicing and competing aid readers in understanding the essential concepts in the motivating text and the special skills required to excel at the sport.

Play ball! Many people learn about baseball, called the national pastime of the United States, at a young age. The sport requires hand-eye coordination, speed, strength, and much more. Budding superstars can hone these skills on the field, at the park, or in the backyard. In this appealing and achievable text, budding athletes and fans will enjoy reading more about the rules and field positions of baseball, supported by colorful action photographs of players of all ages and labeled images of the field.

Many people are familiar with gymnastics through the famous feats of Olympic gymnasts. But they may not realize gymnastics is divided into different categories, including artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline or that special skills and equipment are required for each. This high-interest volume describes these types of gymnastics and features gymnasts of different ages, including the youngest athletes, performing the events associated with each. Accessible text is paired with images that support reader comprehension and will inspire future gymnasts to take to the mat.