Helen Plum Library

"In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the basketball court, rules of play, and basketball equipment and gear. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Basketball includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image, and introductory nonfiction features such as labels,...

"Touchdown! In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the football field, rules of play, and football equipment and gear. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Football includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image, and introductory nonfiction features such as labels,...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to basketball. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to soccer. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to tennis. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of hockey

With the judges' eyes glued to mat, the gymnast gets ready to perform the final moves of the routine. After one last handspring and a perfect landing, the gymnast smiles for the crowd! In this low-level title, readers will be introduced to the basic rules of gymnastics. Special features call out the gear needed to perform and the many events gymnasts compete in. Young readers will give this title a perfect 10!

From casting to catch and release, there is a lot to learn about fishing! This low-level title takes beginning readers through fishing basics, including gear, laws, and favorite fish to catch. Features that highlight the gear needed and profile a star.

It's the bottom of the seventh, and the bases are loaded. The score is tied. Who will win? Young readers will love this home run title about softball! Leveled text covers the rules of the game and the gear needed to make plays. A champion spotlight highlights a professional's career, while a field diagram and gear feature visually reinforce the text. Step up to bat and into the pages of this fun and informative title!

Swimming is one of the most-watched Olympic events! This title for beginning readers explores the sport, from strokes and relays to gear. Features include a diagram of a pool, a graphic of the gear needed, and a profile of a star swimmer.