Let the Games Begin Contributor(s): Ajmera, Maya (Author), Regan, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0881060682 ISBN-13: 9780881060683 Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2000 Annotation: These books are published in partnership with Shakti for Children which is dedicated to teaching children to value diversity and to grow into productive, caring citizens of the world. Shakti for Children is a program of The Global Fund for Children. Colorful photographs feature children playing and competing at twenty-four sports in thirty-three countries around the world. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - General |
Dewey: 796 |
LCCN: 99024032 |
Age Level: 5-8 |
Grade Level: Kindergarten-3 |
Series: Global Fund for Children Books |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 10.86" W x 8.4" L (0.34 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated |
Review Citations: School Library Journal 05/01/2000 pg. 159 Booklist 04/01/2000 pg. 1452 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 379 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 379 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 41646 Reading Level: 4.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Hey, sports fans. . .name your game LET THE GAMES BEGIN takes readers around the world to discover kids playing all kinds of games. It brings the action to life, focusing on young athletes playing hard and dreaming big. Basketball in Turkey and Columbia. Swimming in the U.S. and the Philippines. No matter what language kids speak, or where they are from, the universal appeal of playing and competing is evident. Short chapters highlight teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, and other elements of playing sports that connect players all over the world. |
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