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Author: Martin Driscoll
Publisher: Capstone Press
Imprint: Capstone Press
ISBN: 9781669089766
ISBN 10: 1669089762
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 January 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Language: Spanish
Reviews
"This series spends time shedding light on all the people who make our favorite games possible from behind the scenes. In ""Homers and Hot Dogs,"" readers learn that it's not just the trainers and coaches, but the grounds crew, concessions workers, and even the fans who make game day come alive. ""Strikers and Scarves"" has a good deal of focus on groundskeepers, security personnel, and stadium technicians, as well as broadcasters and referees. This emphasis on the periphery of the athletic spectacle shows readers both the importance of community and the multiple career opportunities in the sport. ""Touchdowns and Tailgates"" still has a fair amount of description of various football positions, which is unfortunate, but readers won't be phased. The descriptive, straightforward writing flows naturally and its readability will likely lead the young audience to seek out other titles in the series. VERDICT -Recommended for all libraries.--Abby Bussen, Waukesha Public Library, WI ""School Library Journal"""
This series spends time shedding light on all the people who make our favorite games possible from behind the scenes. In ""Homers and Hot Dogs,"" readers learn that it's not just the trainers and coaches, but the grounds crew, concessions workers, and even the fans who make game day come alive. ""Strikers and Scarves"" has a good deal of focus on groundskeepers, security personnel, and stadium technicians, as well as broadcasters and referees. This emphasis on the periphery of the athletic spectacle shows readers both the importance of community and the multiple career opportunities in the sport. ""Touchdowns and Tailgates"" still has a fair amount of description of various football positions, which is unfortunate, but readers won't be phased. The descriptive, straightforward writing flows naturally and its readability will likely lead the young audience to seek out other titles in the series. VERDICT -Recommended for all libraries.--Abby Bussen, Waukesha Public Library, WI ""School Library Journal""
Author Information
Martin Driscoll is a former newspaper reporter and longtime editor of children's books. He is also the author of several sports books for children, including biographies of legendary stars of boxing, baseball, and basketball. Driscoll lives in southern Minnesota with his wife and two children.
