Top Soccer Tips

by Danielle S. Hammelef

Overview

Do you dream of scoring a goal? Or do you dream of guarding a goal? Either way, inside are all the tips needed to become a star on the soccer field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515747284
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Top Sports Tips
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	850L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Danielle Hammelef is the author of more than 12 books for children. She has also written award-winning children’s magazine stories, nonfiction articles, poetry, and puzzles. Before becoming a freelance writer, Danielle earned a degree in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Danielle lives in Novi, Michigan, with her family.

Table of Contents

Get in the Game 4

Chapter 1 Kick Start Your Game 6

Chapter 2 Training to Win 10

Chapter 3 Fast Forwards 12

Chapter 4 Master Play-Makers 18

Chapter 5 Defenders Have Your Back 22

Chapter 6 Protect the Goal 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Meets Common Core Standards - Reading Informational Text; similar to Girls Got Game series; sidebars giving more in depth explanation of history of sport, mechanics, drills, etc.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2017
Gr 4–7—Written with gendered pronouns, these books target girls but would benefit all readers. Each begins with tips on where to search for teams, leagues, or classes to join. In addition to explaining basic game play and rules (or different styles in the case of Top Dance Tips), the importance of stretching, training hard, and eating right are emphasized. Photos and written descriptions of exercises and stretches provide good visual cues. The series is not without small issues; the writing is a little dry, Top Soccer Tips has a confusing field diagram with the teams intermixed on the field instead of separated, and the text occasionally contradicts itself (Top Dance Tips says to hold stretches for 30 seconds, Top Basketball Tips only says 10). But for readers specifically seeking a girl-centered approach to sports, these books fit the bill. VERDICT A strong, additional selection to diversify offerings.

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