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Overview
Soccer By the Numbers presents math standards in a cleverly disguised format. This book includes number-based facts and a brief introduction to the game of soccer. Full-page photos show the actions of both the offense and the defense. Brief story problems are matched with each photo to promote reading comprehension and math practice. The answers are shown as number problems in the back of the book. Kids will get an overview of the game and see firsthand how math and numbers are used every day in sports! SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Synopsis
Soccer By the Numbers presents math standards in a cleverly disguised format. This book includes number-based facts and a brief introduction to the game of soccer. Full-page photos show the actions of both the offense and the defense. Brief story problems are matched with each photo to promote reading comprehension and math practice. The answers are shown as number problems in the back of the book. Kids will get an overview of the game and see firsthand how math and numbers are used every day in sports! SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Children's Literature
Learn some general information about the game of soccer by reading this book from the "Team Sports by the Numbers" series. This text, which is leveled as a transitional reader, introduces the sport with brief facts involving numbers such as the number of players on a team, the size of the field, and minutes in a soccer game. The chapters about offense and defense briefly describe some of the basic moves like dribbling the ball, scoring a goal, or blocking a penalty kick. The "By the Numbers!" insets consist of math word problems involving single digit addends or minuends no higher than 11; the word problems involve action on the soccer field. Readers may need an introduction and some guidance to the features and layout of this informational text. By checking the table of contents, readers will find that the math word problem solutions are at the back of the book. Also located at the back of the book is the glossary; the words that comprise the glossary are in bold print in the main body of the text. There are simple diagrams of the soccer field and the positions of the players. Readers will also find quick soccer facts stated in a bulleted format. The main text is moderately supported by the color photographs. Some readers unfamiliar with soccer may need additional support with the technical vocabulary. Other sports addressed in this series are baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, and volleyball. Reviewer: Carrie Hane Hung