Blastoff! readers: My first sports
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1) Baseball
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"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of baseball. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.
2) Basketball
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Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Players must dribble, jump, defend, and shoot their way to victory. Children will learn the history, rules, and equipment needed to play this fast-paced sport.
3) Fishing
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For thousands of years, people have been fishing in lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Ancient peoples used nets, spears, and their bare hands to catch fish for food. Today, many people fish just for fun. In this book, children will learn how people use rods, reels, bobbers, and lures to haul in huge fish!
4) Football
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Football is a hard-hitting game. From games in the back yard to high school to the NFL, people love to play and watch football. Kids will learn the history, basic rules, and equipment of football, as well as how the game is played today.
5) Gymnastics
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Gymnastics is a sport requiring strength, flexibility, and agility. Gymnasts perform routines on different pieces of equipment during competitions. Young readers will discover the history and basic rules of this sport, and also how competitions are judged today.
6) Hockey
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Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of hockey.
7) Soccer
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Introduces young readers to the sport of soccer.
8) Swimming
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"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of swimming. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.
9) Tennis
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Tennis is a popular recreational sport played by many people, but it is also played professionally in tournaments all over the world. Young readers will learn the basic rules of tennis, the equipment required to play, and the worldwide tournaments where professionals leave it all on the court.
10) Golf
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the sport of golf. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.
11) Karate
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"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of karate. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.
12) Skateboarding
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the sport of skateboarding. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.
13) Snowboarding
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Shaun White is considered the face of snowboarding. He has won two Olympic gold medals by catching big air while doing difficult jumps and tricks. Children will discover how snowboarders carve down slopes and push the limits of gravity through several different kinds of competitions.
14) Volleyball
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Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the sport of volleyball.
15) Wrestling
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Simple text and full-color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of wrestling.