Girls join the team

Learn about the teamwork and opportunities for women playing volleyball.

Presents general information about basketball for women and girls, looking at its history, rules, leagues, players, and benefits for girls who participate.

"Rugby is an intense, physical sport that men and women alike enjoy playing. As girls learn the history and rules of rugby in this volume, they begin to feel more empowered to get outside and try the sport for themselves. Clear text and fun fact boxes present information about the sport, including ways for girls to continue playing it through adulthood. They also discover the stories of successful female rugby players and teams. Readers learn more about the sport through a helpful graphic organizer and full-color photographs of girls and women playing rugby. These photographs show the intensity of a rugby match in amazing detail"--Provided by the publisher.

Playing field hockey can help girls grow stronger and more self-confident. However, before they can begin to play the game, they have to understand the game. Introduces readers to the basic rules of field hockey and the different levels this exciting sport is played at, from school teams to the Summer Olympics. Fun facts about field hockey and famous women who’ve played this sport are presented.

"Through manageable text, a detailed graphic organizer, and ... fact boxes, readers explore basketball basics. They also discover stories of some of the most famous women to ever play the game"--Amazon.com.

Being on a softball team teaches girls the value of teamwork, helps them become more confident, and allows them to grow into healthy and active women. Discover these and other important benefits of playing softball, while also learning the basic rules of the game. Explore the inspiring stories of famous softball players and successful teams, finding new role models as they learn about this popular sport.

Provides an overview of women's lacrosse, briefly covering the history and rules of the game.

How can playing volleyball help girls grow stronger and become more empowered? What opportunities are available for girls to continue playing volleyball as they grow up? Who are some of the most famous female volleyball players, and what can girls learn from their success stories? The answers to these questions and more are waiting for girls to discover as they learn about the exciting sport of volleyball.

How can a girl go from playing basketball in gym class to becoming a WNBA superstar? The journey starts by learning as much as possible about the sport of basketball. They also discover stories of some of the most famous women to ever play the game.