| Mia Hamm, Soccer Superstar/Superestrella del Futbol Soccer Contributor(s): Feldman, Heather (Author), De Leon, Mauricio Velzaquez (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1404275436 ISBN-13: 9781404275430 Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $9.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: Spanish Published: February 2008 Annotation: A brief biography of the record-breaking soccer player who helped the United States win a gold medal in soccer in the 1996 Olympics and the Women's World Cup in 1999. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Reading Power |
| Physical Information: 9" H x 6" W x 9" (0.13 lbs) 24 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: PowerKids Press is proud to announce Reading Power, dynamic new high/low materials for challenged readers. Our first two sets of high-interest, low-reading-level books are designed for third and fourth grade readers reading at a first-grade level. The vocabulary, syntax, and level of picture/text correspondence in the books matches Level 8 of a first grade program, or the middle of the school year for an at-level first-grade reader. This first-grade level of simplicity and accessibility is complemented by high-interest, sports-driven subject matter, which is sure to engage a third or fourth grader. Featuring popular athletes from a wide range of sports, these books will give your kids the information they want and the reading skills they need. Turn your at-risk readers into power readers by plugging into this new PowerKids Press outlet for leveled and remedial reading materials. Get your reluctant second, third, and fourth grade readers into the library with this exciting series featuring contemporary sports heroes. First grade level text combined with high-interest sports topics and dynamic photo illustrations will offer your at-risk readers new motivation to read, and new tools to help them succeed at their efforts. Mia Hamm holds the world record for scoring in soccer, and has been cited several times as being one of the best athletes alive today. In this book, her achievements are laid out in clear, simple prose, while the energy and excitement of her game is portrayed beautifully in full-color photo illustrations. |