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.

Looks at the anatomy of horses and at horse-related activities and equipment.

Discusses the history and meaning of all kinds of food-related words and phrases and describes customs and beliefs about various foods.