Tennis

Whack! The yellow ball skims the top of the net. This book introduces the basics of tennis, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Sports of all kinds are part of the childhood experience! From team sports to individual activities, kids love to grab their gear and get active. Youth Sports introduces young readers to the basics of twelve different sports, including the rules, necessary equipment, and helpful skills for each activity. Each title combines color photos and simple language to help kids learn more about a favorite sport or discover a new one. The text is enhanced by interesting sidebars, a phonetic glossary, a fun activity, sources for additional research, and questions for further reflection.