lacrosse

"Have you ever wanted to be a lacrosse midfielder? Learn about this position and what it takes to be the best. Are you ready to be a great midfielder on the field?"--Back cover.

Introduces lacrosse, covering clothing, equipment, competitions, and more.

"Elementary sports fans will score key vocabulary in this high-interest leveled reader about lacrosse. Simple text and color photos touch on equipment, players, and rules. A search-and-find feature reinforces key vocabulary"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to the development of women's lacrosse, as well as the sport's star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

"The perfect shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of lacrosse. Sports and STEM? Score!"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations present an introduction to lacrosse.

While playing lacrosse, third-grade twins Zach and Zoe search for the culprit who damaged Mateo's lacrosse stick.

Lacrosse has been around for hundreds of years! But recently, it's growing as a sport around the world-especially for girls. This book introduces this popular sport to a new generation of players ready to take on the speed and stamina of lacrosse. From positions to gear, the main content gives girls the basics of what it would be like to be on a lacrosse team. Full-color photographs of girls and women playing lacrosse allow readers to visualize themselves on the team.

While lacrosse includes elements of other familiar sports, it's a sport all its own. With a rich history and exciting pace, it's also a respected sport growing in participants and fans. This informative book explores the evolving world of field lacrosse. From defenders sliding into shooting lanes to attackers cutting and spinning for a chance at scoring, lacrosse is a team game, with players of all positions working together to win. Readers and fans will love learning this sport's rules and especially seeing vivid photographs of its elite athletes at the top of their game.

Myra encourages her best friend, Myra, to try out for the lacrosse team, and although she is not really good at sports, Gabi allows herself to be persuaded; but when she struggles in a game Myra gets mad at her, and blames her for the loss--and the two friends realize they have to work at being not just friends, but true teammates.