Children's Nonfiction Miscellaneous
Spike it Volleyball
- Publisher
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2008
- Category
- Miscellaneous, General, Fitness & Exercise
- Recommended Age
- 7 to 13
- Recommended Grade
- 2
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780778731757
- Publish Date
- Mar 2008
- List Price
- $9.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780778731436
- Publish Date
- Mar 2008
- List Price
- $25.95
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Description
A popular sport played both indoors and outdoors, volleyball is a fast-paced game that requires teamwork. Spike it Volleyball serves up the basic rules and positions of the game for young readers. Children will love the dynamic photos that show players performing volleys, blocks, and spikes.
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
Spike it Volleyball (Sports Starters)
A popular sport played both indoors and outdoors, volleyball is a fast-paced game that requires teamwork. This book serves up the basic rules and positions of the game and features dynamic photos that show players performing volleys, blocks and spikes. Includes glossary and index.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2009.
