My Football Book

by Gail Gibbons, Gail Gibbons (Illustrator)

Overview

Football is fun—but how does it work? Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest football fans from Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons!

In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about:

• The markings on a football field
• What football players wear
• The positions, from quarterback to wide receiver
• The excitement of the kickoff
• The thrill of scoring a touchdown

Glossary for football terms included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780688171391
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/22/2000
Edition description:	1 ED
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.66(w) x 11.08(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Gail Gibbons, author of more than one hundred books, is the winner of the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award for her overall contribution to children’s nonfiction literature. Called a “master of picture book nonfiction” by ALA Booklist, Ms. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining for young readers.

Gail Gibbons, author of more than one hundred books, is the winner of the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award for her overall contribution to children’s nonfiction literature. Called a “master of picture book nonfiction” by ALA Booklist, Ms. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining for young readers.

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 3-What shines through in both of these books is Gibbons's dedication to presenting the games as fun. Each volume outlines all of the necessary equipment and rules and describes a fictitious game to demonstrate the facts. The illustrations, especially those of the players, clearly reflect the action. Both entries have a glossary with key terms, including important concepts such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Excellent choices for beginner players and readers.-Meghan R. Malone, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

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