Children's Nonfiction Miscellaneous
Pass it Lacrosse
- Publisher
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2008
- Category
- Miscellaneous, Fitness & Exercise, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780778731733
- Publish Date
- Mar 2008
- List Price
- $9.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780778731412
- Publish Date
- Mar 2008
- List Price
- $25.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 7 to 13
- Grade: 2
Description
Developed by Native Americans, lacrosse is North America’s oldest known game. Children will be intrigued to read about this fast rising sport in this simple introduction. Easy to read text explains the basic rules, how to hold the stick, and how to pass and catch the ball.
About the author
JOHN CROSSINGHAM has spent most of his life playing music and writing words. In addition to having edited with OKB, he is author of Learn to Speak Music. A veteran of numerous bands, including Broken Social Scene and Raising The Fawn, he has toured much of the world, played on Conan, Letterman, and the Junos, and has released several albums and EPs. He has also written and edited dozens of children's books, as well as written about music for FASHION and Chart magazines. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Librarian Reviews
Pass it Lacrosse (Sports Starters)
Native Americans developed lacrosse, which is North America’s oldest team sport. Learn the sport’s basic rules and four positions. Read about how to hold a stick and to pass and catch a ball. Discover the different types of this fastrising sport. Includes photos, glossary and index.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2009.
