terminology

Throw a Hail Mary! Pass the pigskin! Catch a pick six! Discover the meaning of these gridiron terms and more in Football Talk . Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from the football field. Explore the origin of these words and phrases: from touchdown to red zone: and discover how collegiate and pro players use them on the gridiron. With action-packed photos and rapid-fire text, this book is sure to be a solid hit with young football fans!.

An . . . exploration of . . . musical terms depicts an animated conductor and his orchestra of animals, who succinctly define and riotously demonstrate the meaning of common musical words in Italian, from 'allegro' to 'fortissimo'"--Provided by publisher.

Contains a collection of definitions and trivia to learn the language and history of golf.

In this virtuosic array of poems, lists, shards, and sequences, Sharif assembles her family's and her own fragmented narratives in the aftermath of warfare.

An introduction to race car driving and the terminology.

Can you put the biscuit in the basket? If you don t know your hockey lingo, that might be a hard question to answer. After reading this book full of colorful graphics and photos explaining the finer points of hockey jargon, readers will be sure to take a shot on net and try scoring a goal for themselves. From technical terms for hockey equipment to explanations of hockey rules and positions, this book has everything readers need to lace up the skates and hit the ice with confidence. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index, Websites.

Basketball is a game of numbers. Scoring points is one thing, but readers might not know that each position in basketball has a number, too! It s just one of the many fun facts about basketball a reader needs to know to sound like a pro. Full-color photographs and graphic organizers explain concepts like the difference between a small forward and a power forward while introducing new terminology that helps readers get their heads in the game and ready to take the floor. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index.