From earliest times, the concept of "play" has been part of the human experience. And while some pastimes have gone in and out of favor over the years, some never change or lack for enthusiasts. Using poetry and prose, Judy Young relives many of the familiar games of childhood and invites young readers to join along as she plays Kick the Can, Monkey in the Middle, and Double Dutch jump rope. "The rope starts to turn and I jump with my feet As I sing out a song with the same rhythmic beat, Turn around, touch the ground, first jump slowly, then fast; How many more jumps do you think I will last?" Colorful artwork reinforces the underlying message of the importance of physical play in today's techno-driven world. In Lazy Days of Summer even "older" children will recall the welcome tang of lemonade after a rugged game of tag.
Lets bowl! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Bowling introduces beginning readers to basic rules of the game and encourages them to participate. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the different features of a bowling lane, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Bowling also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a lawn mower race. Who will win this lawn tractor race? Includes a photo diagram.
A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a motocross race. Who will win this dirt bike race? Includes a photo diagram.
A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a hot-air balloon rally. Who will drop the marker the closest? Includes a photo diagram.
A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a go-kart race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a monster truck race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a NASCAR race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
Count up to 100 by tens, learning about the sport of football along the way.
A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a high-speed power boat race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
A photo-illustrated book for beginning readers that tells the story of a BMX bike race. Who will win? Includes a photo diagram.
Describes different ways people spend family vacations. Includes simple craft.
A young child teaches her toys, dolls, and action figures the water safety rules she has learned.
A girl teaches an alien from a planet with no gravity how to be safe on a playground.
Samantha teaches her somewhat clueless neighbor boy Jake how to ride his bicycle safely as they go for a bike ride and get ice cream.
Introduces differences in lengths by comparing lengths of baseball diamonds, tennis courts, Olympic swimming pools and other distances in sports.
Ahmed and his friend Emma celebrate after making the soccer team and learn how to correctly use exclamation points in a sentence.
Simple text and great photos show you some of the things you'll get to know when you are learning yoga.
Action photos and simple text show what happens at a soccer game.
Simple text and great photos show you some of the things you'll get to know when you are a beginner learning gymnastics.
Find out what happens at a baseball game! Simple text supported with great action photos.
Simple text and great photos show what you will learn when you begin ballet lessons.
Simple text and great photos show you some of the things you'll get to know when you are learning to swim.
Lets play volleyball! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Volleyball introduces beginning readers to the basic rules of the game and encourages them to play. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of a volleyball court, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Volleyball also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Lets play softball! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Softball introduces beginning readers to basic rules of the sport and encourages them to participate. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of a softball field, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Softball also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
