Soccer in Action (Hardcover, Turtleback School & Library ed.)

Get in the game with Crabtree's exciting series on some of children's favorite sports.

Features:
-- the history of the sport
-- basic rules of play
-- equipment and safety precautions
-- techniques and quick tips for kids on how to improve their skills
-- action-packed photos showing boys and girls demonstrating moves
-- emphasis on the value of fair play and teamwork
-- how the professional leagues work

Goooaaaallllll! Crabtree scores with Soccer in Action -- an exciting book that explores the most popular sport in the world. Kids will love learning and practicing skills such as kicking, dribbling, and trapping. Spectacular full-color photographs accompany the clear, detailed text showing:
-- different player positions
-- warm-up exercises
-- maneuvering the ball with your foot and your head
-- types of shots & saves