Artie Lieberman tries out for Peabody's lacrosse team. He is excited to make the team. But when he is bullied by a group of bigger boys, he's not sure he wants to keep playing. Can he stand up to the bullies? Is it even worth it? Includes discussion prompts, a lacrosse quiz, and fun facts about lacrosse.
Describes the history, equipment, field, and rules of the sport of lacrosse. Also profiles popular lacrosse players. Includes photographs, a timeline, health tips, a comprehension quiz, and a glossary of terms.
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to lacrosse. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
"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.
Eager to follow in his father's footsteps, Ramon Hill, a talented sixth-grader playing on the eighth-grade lacrosse team, worries about doing his best and being accepted by his older teammates.
Young Native-American boy Jake is a strong lacrosse player on the reservation, but when he and his mother move to Washington D.C., lacrosse players at his new school do not understand the Iroquois.