Title IX rocks! Play like a girl

A guide to playing basketball for girls that covers teamwork, ball handling, defense, passing, shooting and rebounding, and more.

Discusses track and field athletic programs for girls, training both physical and mental, how to avoid injury, track and field events, and more.

Discusses the equipment, rules, and basic skills of figure skatine, and what to expect when going a pro.

This title is perfect for inspiring any girl to join the ranks of the most popular sport in the world: soccer. The straightforward information teaches pretty much everything there is to know about the game, including the rules, skills for success, proper exercises and training, the competition circuit, and the first steps to joining a team. Not only does this book promote physical activity, but it also levels the playing field in this historically male-dominated sport, giving girls the confidence to get out there and win.

"Requiring high levels of athleticism and lots of hard work and practice, volleyball is an exciting sport. Aimed at both high school women's volleyball players and young women who just happen to be curious about volleyball, this book introduces the terms, techniques, and tips they'll need to become great players. The book offers a quick history of the sport and explains the rules of the game. There are extensive tips on staying healthy--including eating right, proper stretching techniques, the dangers of overtraining, and dealing with injuries. Also addressed are the challenges of playing on a team and the need for good sportswomanship. Competition at the high school, college, and professional level is discussed, along with opportunities to play recreationally"--Provided by the publisher.

"In 1972, equality of the sexes took a major step forward with the enactment of Title IX, which said that young women could not be excluded from playing their favorite sports in school. By 1976, women's basketball was an Olympic sport and well en route to becoming one of the most popular women's sports. This book introduces all the tips, tricks, and courtside lingo of basketball to active middle school-aged girls. The rules of the game are covered, as are the drills, nutrition essentials, and health regimens that will turn any devoted athlete into a star on the court"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses gymnastics athletic programs for girls, building strength and flexibility, safety, and gymnastics events.

Discusses tennis athletic programs for girls, the basics of the game, how to avoid injury, and more.

Discusses fast-pitch softball athletic programs for girls, the basics of the game, how to avoid injury, and more.