by Lisa M. Bolt Simons (Author)
What's it like to participate in team sports? What should you know before joining a team? Answer kids' common questions about playing sports and build inquiry skills for early elementary readers. Conversational text shares facts about game play, rules, uniforms, practices, positions, and more. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy.
Get kids ready to run, throw, and score on the field! But how do you catch and throw with a stick? And what does it mean to "cradle" the ball? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a lacrosse team, including what clothes to wear, some basic skills and scoring, and what the different events for boys and girls are. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics help visual learners stick the landing on learning new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.