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Children's Nonfiction Miscellaneous

Spike it Volleyball

by (author) John Crossingham

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Mar 2008
Category
Miscellaneous, General, Fitness & Exercise
Recommended Age
7 to 13
Recommended Grade
2
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778731757
    Publish Date
    Mar 2008
    List Price
    $9.95
  • 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.

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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.

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