Books in Get Active! series

So you think you know your sport, but can you tell an ollie from a big bertha? Covering the history, rules, champions, and more, of a wide range of sports this fantastic series will put sports buffs at the top of their game!Series features: From volleyball to snow tubing, ping pong to kayaking, a huge range of sports are represented in this fun series including the world’s most popular sports such as cricket and football. Each book provides a detailed history of the sport, sets out the rules and includes extensive information on equipment, safety and venues. Includes facts, stats and trivia including the lowdown on world record holders and Olympic stars. Hints and tips on how to raise your own game. Full glossary of sports terms and lingo. Aficionados will find up-to-the minute info on the weblinks provided.

Jumping rope makes being active easy and fun. In this charming book, a young girl spends the afternoon jumping rope with friends in her neighborhood. The familiar setting and relatable narrator help readers make connections with the text. Accessible language is perfect for young children who are just learning to read. A picture glossary and index introduce readers to important nonfiction text elements. Beautiful, full-color illustrations will keep readers and listeners alike turning the pages.

Tag. You're it. Children will want to get up and run after reading this exciting story about playing tag. A relatable narrator and familiar city setting help young readers make connections with the text. Bright, full-color illustrations on each page bring the narrative to life, keeping readers and younger listeners engaged. A special Words to Know section helps children understand words that may be new to them. A game of tag makes getting active fun.