Book details
My First Book of Soccer: A Rookie Book (A Sports Illustrated Kids Book) (Sports Illustrated Kids Rookie Books)
Published in
2017
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Description
The fourth book in the fan-favorite Rookie Book series, Sports Illustrated Kids explains the most popular sport in the world to its youngest fans. The ref blows the whistle, the striker approaches for kickoff, feet fly-a soccer match is underway! With a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, a full glossary of terms, and awesome graphics, My First Book of Soccerintroduces readers to the world's favorite game. Kids (and probably a few adults, too) will learn how the clock counts "up" and never stops, what an offside means, what's up with those yellow cards, and how kicks become a gooooaaaallll! Illustrated "rookie" characters appears on every page, guiding the reader moment by moment, and helping to make My First Book of Soccer an ideal shared reading experience between parents and their little rookies before, during, and after the game.
Age
2-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
48 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Introduces the Basics: The book is an excellent introduction to the sport of soccer, covering fundamental rules, gameplay, and terminology in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers.
- Encourages Physical Activity: Reading about soccer can inspire children to go outside and play the sport, promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.
- Educational and Entertaining: The book combines educational content with fun facts and interactive elements, making learning about soccer enjoyable for kids.
- Supports Reading Development: As part of the 'Sports Illustrated Kids Rookie Books' series, it is designed to help children develop their reading skills through a subject matter that may interest them, potentially fostering a lifelong love for reading.