The illustrated rules of football

Gr 2-5‘Children interested in these sports will find these titles attractive and easy to understand. The instructions are crisp, clear, and concise. Related terms are printed in bold letters and explained within the text. The authors provide advice to parents, a brief history of the game, 15 rules, officiating signals, players' positions, sportsmanship, and a summary of rules. Colorful watercolor illustrations clarify and support accurate information. Diagrams are simple and labeled. Students with little or no background will appreciate these books.‘Janice C. Hayes, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreeboro (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.