Soccer, the world's most popular sport, is a ubiquitous activity for children across North America. Anyone with a ball and an area in which to kick it can start learning how to play this exciting game. From youth organizations to the top professional leagues and the thrilling spectacle of the World Cup, this book teaches readers the ins and outs of soccer. Skills, rules, equipment, and more are discussed alongside boxes that ask questions and define...

Football is a fixture in American culture, as evidenced by the massive, widespread popularity of the Super Bowl. In this fascinating, comprehensive guide to the sport, young readers will discover how football got started and how to play the game. The importance of safety, for both players starting out and professional athletes, is emphasized. Readers will become experts in the rules and terminology, and they'll learn to think critically about football...