That''s My Team! - The History, Science, and Fun Behind Sports Teams'' Names

This interactive book compels both reluctant and sports-crazed readers to its pages by examining how various teams from a range of sports received their names. Teen and pre-teen readers will gain knowledge of history, science, literature, math, and a slew of other subjects through the lens of notable sports teams.

About the author

Paul Volponi is an author, journalist and educator. His 12 novels for young adults have been the recipient of a dozen American Library Association honors. His novel Black and White, winner of the International Reading Association Children's Book Award, is a staple in many middle school and high school English classes. The Final Four is on the New York City Chancellor's Ninth-grade Reading List (NYC Reads 365). You can learn more about his books at paulvolponibooks.com.

Summary

This interactive book compels both reluctant and sports-crazed readers to its pages by examining how various teams from a range of sports received their names. Teen and pre-teen readers will gain knowledge of history, science, literature, math, and a slew of other subjects through the lens of notable sports teams.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Volponi, Volponi Paul
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9781538126738
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-2673-8
• No. of pages: 160
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / School & Education, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Information resources, Libraries, museums, schools (Children's / Teenage), Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage), Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction