Respect on the Court: and Other Basketball Skills

by Matt Scheff

Overview

Being a great athlete takes more than just winning every game. Today’s basketball superstars know it takes talent, skill, and respect to make them great. This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart—on and off the court.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781663920638
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Sports Illustrated Kids: More Than a Game
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	419,260
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Beyond the Court 4

A Show of Respect 6

Paying Tribute 16

More Than a Game 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

In partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids, an elite sports magazine offering a kid-first perspective to more than 7 million young sports fans;

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Gr 3–5—While there are nonfiction books on the market about sportsmanship, there are markedly fewer that focus on social and emotional skill development. This helpful series offers solid advice for young athletes and works as an important primer for caregivers and coaches who want to show their kiddos how team sports can meaningfully carry over to their everyday lives. The importance of perseverance is stressed in Courage on the Football Field and Patience at the Plate, where young athletes need to have the grit to pick themselves up and carry on. This brand of perseverance veers decidedly away from stoicism and toward building resilience by working through challenges. Respect on the Court and Teamwork on the Soccer Field both encourage players to show empathy and respect toward their teammates, rivals, and coaches. The writing is direct and includes examples of professional athletes demonstrating the skills, giving readers positive role models to emulate. VERDICT A recommended first purchase.

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