The Catcher: El receptor

by Capitano, de la Vega

Overview

HIGH-INTEREST, LOW-LEVEL: Reluctant readers will be engaged from beginning to end as they explore the responsibilities and skills of the catcher in this 32-page nonfiction book. Side-by-side English and Spanish text and vivid, exciting photos show readers what it takes to fill this key position in baseball and softball.

SPORTS BOOK FOR KIDS: Catchers squat and they throw. They often call the shots. But most importantly, they catch the ball! From catching fastballs to throwing out base runners, learn why catchers have the toughest job in baseball and softball.

INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with facts and photos about some of the key positions in sports. Comprehension questions and activities support students, teachers, and parents.

BENEFITS: This bilingual series supports reluctant readers with side-by-side English and Spanish text. Each book features stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.

WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are “learning to read” and “reading to learn"!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781731628916
Publisher:	Rourke Educational Media
Publication date:	01/07/2020
Series:	Playmakers in Sports
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 8.60(h) x (d)
Language:	Spanish
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Catchers 4

Skills Behind the Plate 12

Prepare for Impact! 18

So You Want to Be a Catcher? 22

Memory Game 30

Index 31

After Reading Questions 31

Activity 31

About the Authors 32

Índice

Receptores 4

Habilidades detrás del plato 12

Prepárate para el impacto! 18

¿Así que quieres ser receptor? 22

Juego de memoria 30

Índice analítico 31

Preguntas posteriores a la lectura 31

Actividad 31

Sobre los autores 32

Editorial Reviews

This bilingual series introduces readers to sports positions across various disciplines. The roles are not specific to one sport, but the books focus on players that can be stars (pitchers, power forwards, quarterbacks) as well as the ones who are game savers (catchers and linebackers). Simple English text on each page is followed by a Spanish translation. Glossary terms are defined in both languages on the pages where they are first introduced. Each book wraps up with a memory game; readers are asked to remember what they learned on the pages where the pictures appeared. There are also comprehension questions and suggested activities, like inventing your own pitching signs in The Catcher. Male and female athletes in most of the books (football excluded) show sensitivity to representation. VERDICT Consider for their usefulness as world language texts rather than sports nonfiction. - SLJ Spring 2020

From the Publisher

04/01/2020

Gr 3–9—This bilingual series introduces readers to sports positions across various disciplines. The roles are not specific to one sport, but the books focus on players that can be stars (pitchers, power forwards, quarterbacks) as well as the ones who are game savers (catchers and linebackers). Simple English text on each page is followed by a Spanish translation. Glossary terms are defined in both languages on the pages where they are first introduced. Each book wraps up with a memory game; readers are asked to remember what they learned on the pages where the pictures appeared. There are also comprehension questions and suggested activities, like inventing your own pitching signs in The Catcher. Male and female athletes in most of the books (football excluded) show sensitivity to representation. VERDICT Consider for their usefulness as world language texts rather than sports nonfiction.

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