Books in Play Like a Pro series

There has been an increase in young girls playing hockey, and field hockey is a very popular version of this sport for girls to play. This essential guide introduces readers to important aspects of the game of field hockey, from the rules and positions to safety tips and other fun facts about this fast-paced sport and the people who play it. Informational diagrams, fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and vivid, full-color photographs help young readers discover all of the benefits that come with playing field hockey.

There has been a rise in young female athletes showing an interest in playing particular sports, such as basketball. This comprehensive guide, created specifically for them, presents the basic rules of the sport, different positions on the court, safety tips, and other beneficial information to help them become a successful team player. This age-appropriate and accessible text also promotes acceptance of female athletes among both boys and girls. Helpful diagrams, a thorough glossary, detailed graphic organizers, and bright, full-color photographs enhance this fun topic for avid sports fans.

As more girls are becoming interested in playing a variety of sports, these young female athletes are in need of a useful guide created with them in mind. This guide presents the basic rules of soccer, different player positions, safety tips, and other fun facts about this exciting sport. They will also learn the physical and mental benefits of playing a sport and the importance of being team players. A detailed glossary, helpful diagrams, eye-catching fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs provide additional insight for young readers who dream of being professional soccer players.

Over the years, female track and field stars have achieved great success and inspired young athletes to follow in their footsteps. This age-appropriate and accessible text covers the various activities included in track and field, the basic rules of each event, and useful tips on finding the event that is right for each athlete. Informative diagrams, helpful fact boxes, a detailed glossary, and creative design elements will spark young readers' interest in this fun topic, which encourages an appreciation for female athletes. Readers also learn the importance of hard work and what it means to be part of a team.

Soccer great Pelé once called it "the beautiful game"--but it's also a high-speed, high-skills sport, and one of the most popular across the globe. And hundreds of thousands of budding soccer stars want to know what it takes to win, to be the one who races end-to-end and scores a goal...or successfully blocks one. Here come some of the world's finest youth coaches and the top-of-the-line pros, ready and eager to divulge their secrets to young players. Full-color photographs of professionals in game situations--accompanied by personal tips from luminaries such as Ronaldo, David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Mia Hamm--illustrate the intricacies of passing, shooting, heading, footwork, teamwork, fitness, marking, and tackling. Every skill is broken down with how-to pictures; the point-form checklists, highlights of key points, instructions, and insider advice make mastering the game fun.

Female tennis players such as Serena Williams have inspired many girls to learn more about this exciting sport. This guide allows them to do exactly that. With each turn of the page, they learn how the sport is played, how to stay safe on the court, and other fun facts about tennis. The age-appropriate main text allows them to discover how playing tennis promotes an active and healthy lifestyle and encourages the development of self-esteem. In addition, a detailed glossary, accessible graphic organizers, engaging fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs provide extra insight into the fast-paced world of tennis.

Play Like a Pro covers the essentials of what you need to play six professional team sports, from starting early to what pros do once they retire from their careers as athletes. Readers learn about the drive, dedication, preparation, hard work, skills, sacrifices, choices, and decisions involved in becoming a top athlete. With illustrative examples from the lives of well-known athletes, readers will learn more about the sports and games they love.

Play Like a Pro covers the essentials of what you need to play six professional team sports, from starting early to what pros do once they retire from their careers as athletes. Readers learn about the drive, dedication, preparation, hard work, skills, sacrifices, choices, and decisions involved in becoming a top athlete. With illustrative examples from the lives of well-known athletes, readers will learn more about the sports and games they love.