Lisa M. Simons

Get kids ready to pass the puck! How early is hockey practice, and why do players need all those pads? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a hockey team, including important gear to pack, what position to play, and some basic rules to know. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch sports fans' attention and help visual learners learn new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.

Get kids ready to bend and twirl! Where do ballet dancers practice? And what should you wear to class? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a ballet class, including what shoes to pack, basic ballet positions, and what a recital is like. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch readers' attention and help visual learners score on new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.

Get kids ready for to hit the soccer field! How many kids are on a team? Why do players wear cleats? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a soccer team, including what gear to pack, some basic rules of play, and different kicks for passing and scoring. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch sports fans' attention and help visual learners score on new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.

Get kids ready to run, throw, and score on the field! But how do you catch and throw with a stick? And what does it mean to "cradle" the ball? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join a lacrosse team, including what clothes to wear, some basic skills and scoring, and what the different events for boys and girls are. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics help visual learners stick the landing on learning new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.

Get kids ready to chop, block, and grapple in the dojo! What age can you start martial arts? And which style is best for a beginner? Conversational questions and answers share what kids can expect when they join martial arts, including what to wear, what a competition is like, and how to get a black belt. "Did You Know" fact boxes and infographics catch sports fans' attention and help visual learners learn new concepts. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.