Youssef, Jagger

"Soccer is one of the sports that budding athletes are encouraged to play at a young age. Players soon learn that soccer calls for agility, speed, accuracy, and much more. It's not easy! This . . . book invites readers to learn more about soccer, including its different positions and rules"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to different shapes and how to recognize them in their daily lives.

"Winter, spring, summer, and fall--each season has its unique identifying features as well as its exciting activities. Readers will become acquainted with these as they learn about the four seasons in this beneficial book, a perfect blending of language arts and science concepts. Thoughtfully chosen photographs illustrate the characteristics of each season and also correlate with the text, making the at-level text achievable of beginning readers and helping them gain confidence in their skills"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to numbers, how to count and identify them in everyday objects.

Introduces young readers to the days of the week, the order in which they appear on a calendar, and how certain activities may happen on certain days.

Introduces young readers to colors and how to recognize them in every day items.

"Counting is a fundamental math skill. Being able to count and then compare amounts takes this skill to the next level. This beneficial book guides readers in acquiring aptitude in comparison of quantities using at-level text and bright photographs of recognizable objects. A final assessment activity allows budding mathematicians to show off their math prowess"--Provided by publisher.

Many people are familiar with gymnastics through the famous feats of Olympic gymnasts. But they may not realize gymnastics is divided into different categories, including artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline or that special skills and equipment are required for each. This high-interest volume describes these types of gymnastics and features gymnasts of different ages, including the youngest athletes, performing the events associated with each. Accessible text is paired with images that support reader comprehension and will inspire future gymnasts to take to the mat.

Hockey is one of the fastest sports today. Players zip from zone to zone on ice skates, yet compete with amazing grace and agility. The pros make it look easy, but beginning hockey players know that the sport is anything but! This appealing look at hockey explains some of the rules of the game, parts of the rink, and the players' positions on the ice. Specially chosen images of hockey players in action are paired with at-level text, supporting emerging readers in understanding the main concepts and important vocabulary terms.

The pros aren't the only ones who play football! Readers of this high-interest, informative volume will see football players their own age take to the field in the vibrant photographs. The motivating images were chosen to support the main concepts of the at-level, achievable text, which explains some of the rules of the game as well as the positions. Importantly, readers will also learn how to stay safe on offense and defense and how good sportsmanship is a key part of football.