My Football Book by Gail Gibbons

Synopsis

Football can be a tough sport -- but with My Football Book your child can learn the basics of the sport in no time at all. The book includes simple, bright illustrations with easy-to-read information about the game, such as equipment and team posistions.

Annotation

Introduces the basics of the game of football, describing the players, field, and how the game is played.

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3-What shines through in both of these books is Gibbons's dedication to presenting the games as fun. Each volume outlines all of the necessary equipment and rules and describes a fictitious game to demonstrate the facts. The illustrations, especially those of the players, clearly reflect the action. Both entries have a glossary with key terms, including important concepts such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Excellent choices for beginner players and readers.-Meghan R. Malone, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Biography

Gail Gibbons, author of more than one hundred books, is the winner of the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award for her overall contribution to children’s nonfiction literature. Called a “master of picture book nonfiction” by ALA Booklist, Ms. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining for young readers.