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Soccer Scoop: Who's making a fool of Mac?
by Matt ChristopherMac is the best goalie on the team--and he's not afraid to let everyone know it. Then someone on the school paper creates a new comic strip that caricatures Mac and his performance on and off the field, sending him on a chase for the artist before things get out of hand.
Soccer Sensation (Jake Maddox Sports Stories)
by Jake MaddoxCameron Jones plays soccer not because he loves it, but because his dad believed he will one day earn a big prize: a college scholarship. When his father’s job transfer takes him from the big city to a small-town team, Cameron thinks it might be his chance to take a step back from soccer. His new team is unorganized and his teammates seem uninterested in the discipline it takes to win. But maybe this new team is exactly what Cameron needs to make soccer fun again.
Soccer Showdown: U. S. Women's Stunning 1999 World Cup Win (Greatest Sports Moments Ser.)
by Brandon TerrellAs Brandi Chastain set the ball down to take her final kick, millions of soccer fans held their breath. At the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final, the United States and China had played to a 0-0 tie in overtime. With the penalty kick shoot-out tied at 4-4, Chastain's last kick sailed into China's goal and the crowd erupted with joy. Chastain's game-winning goal is one of the greatest moments in sports history. Readers will get an up-close look at the 1999 U.S. Women's Soccer team and their thrilling victory at the World Cup championship.
Soccer Stars: Stories and Skills from the World's Best Players (Sports Stars)
by Travis DiLeoA collection of stories about great soccer players to engage and inspire young soccer fans, with winning strategies kids can try out on the field!Is your child obsessed with soccer? Do they talk nonstop about their favorite players and famous matches? Soccer Stars: Stories and Skills from the World&’s Best Players is the perfect gift for young players and fans of the sport—a treasure trove of some of the greatest and most inspiring stories in the history of professional soccer, tailored for young readers.Written by soccer coach and exercise physiologist Travis DiLeo, this book will teach readers about each player&’s signature moves and how they used them to win. They&’ll read about Pelé&’s rise to becoming a global soccer icon and his legendary bicycle kick; get inspired by Alex Morgan&’s success story and master the art of the volley for stunning goals; explore Cristiano Ronaldo&’s path to becoming a legend and how he used his Ronaldo Chop to change direction at full speed; and even learn about Lionel Messi&’s epic return and his famous &“Iniesta&”!Soccer Stars features:10 captivating stories about legends and soon-to-be legends of soccer. Go beyond just the stats to discover the secrets that propelled each player to greatness and the inspiring life lessons they learned along the waySignature skills from every player to try on the field, with step-by-step instructions to practice and improve your gameEngaging illustrations throughout that show each famous player in action, with dynamic visuals for each signature skillIdeal for soccer fans ages 8 to 12, this book will inspire both soccer fans and new readers excited to learn more about &“the beautiful game.&”
Soccer Step-Up (Jake Maddox Jv Girls Ser.)
by Jake MaddoxHotshot forward Melina Stern is ready to start her last season of middle school soccer. But there's a problem. There won't be a middle school team this year! The program has been cut due to budget constraints, and the girls are forced to try out for the high school JV team. At first Melina is secretly excited for the tougher gameplay, but when the older girls begin teasing her relentlessly, she struggles to hold her own on the field. Now Melina is doubting her skills and her love for soccer. Can Melina perform like the talented striker she is, and can the girls ever play like a true team? A glossary, writing prompts, discussion questions, and bonus soccer facts make this action-packed sports story as engaging and educational as it is exciting.
Soccer Superstar (Jake Maddox Graphic Novels)
by Jake MaddoxNew-kid Javier Moreno makes a big splash on the soccer field when a video of his amazing goal goes viral. But now the fame is going to his head, and he's hogging the ball and showing off. Will Javi's solo act ruin the team's chances at making the state championship? Dynamic full-color comic artwork sets the stage for this exciting Jake Maddox Graphic Novel, a winning choice for any young reader.
Soccer Team Upset (All-Star Sports Stories #17)
by Fred BowenTyler is angry when his best friend Zack, their team's hotshot midfielder, leaves to play for the Panthers, an elite travel team. He's sure the Cougars' season will tank--before it even begins.The Cougars lose their season opener--and their next game, too. Tyler blames Zack, but it's clear his team needs a new attitude--and a lot more practice.Can Tyler help make a difference before it's too late?
Soccer Trophy Mystery (Fred Bowen Sports Story Series #24)
by Fred BowenFred Bowen is back with more soccer action—and a mystery—in his newest Sports Story, perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green.While soccer-playing twins Aiden and Ava lead their teams to a championship season, they try to solve the mystery of their town's missing soccer trophy.Thirteen-year-old twins Aiden and Ava and their good friend Daniel, all avid soccer players, have just learned their county league soccer trophy mysteriously disappeared forty years ago from the town library. It was never recovered. So between games and practices for the town's soccer championships, the three friends try to solve the case.But will these amateur detectives be able to unravel the mystery and find someone who had both motive and opportunity to commit the crime? Will their teams make it all the way to the championships? In this story, Bowen tackles important topics like equal recognition for women in sports. The afterword provides more information about the real-life disappearance of the original World Cup trophy.
Soccer ’Cats #10: Kick It! (Soccer Cats)
by Stephanie Peters Matthew F Christopher Daniel VasconcellosAfter Alan accidentally kicks his teammate Eddie during a game, he not only has problems kicking but also has to endure teasing by another fullback.
Soccer ’Cats #1: The Captain Contest (Matt Christopher Sports Readers #Vol. 1)
by Stephanie Peters Matthew F Christopher Daniel VasconcellosDewey London and Bundy Neel are psyched about the new summer soccer league, until they learn about the contest to be team captain: Whoever draws the best team logo will be named captain. Should artistic Dewey enter even though Bundy would make a better captain?
Soccer ’Cats #2: Operation Baby-Sitter (Soccer Cats)
by Matthew F ChristopherBundy works hard at being the best soccer player he can be. He always encourages his teammates, and works extra hard during practice. So when his attitude changes, little does his teammates know that he's been saddled with a baby-sitter. Illustrations.
Soccer ’Cats #3: Secret Weapon (Soccer Cats)
by Matthew F ChristopherLisa Gaddy is a starting fullback for the 'Cats and she plays her position well -- except for one thing. She's small for her age, so her throw-ins from the sidelines don't go very far. Sometimes the ball winds up landing in front of an opponent instead of a teammate. She can't stop taking throw-ins (though one of her teammates thinks she should), but unless she grows three inches before the season ends, there doesn't seem to be any way she can improve. Or is there? The coach has an idea to turn Lisa's throw-ins into the 'Cats' secret weapon. . . .
Soccer ’Cats #4: Hat Trick (Soccer Cats)
by Matthew F ChristopherWhen Stookie Norris's older brother, Greg, gets his picture in the paper for scoring three goals in one game, Stookie is dazzled. Greg insists strikers should try to score a hat trick every game, though Stookie's coach has never told him that. Still, when the Soccer 'Cats have their next game, Stookie does his best to score three goals -- even though it means running wild all over the field chasing the ball. But is that really the best way for him to play his position?
Soccer ’Cats #7: All Keyed Up
by Stephanie Peters Matthew F Christopher Daniel VasconcellosStookie Norris has asked Jerry Dinh to care for his gerbils whilst he's away on holiday. Jerry is so pleased as he has wanted to get to know Stookie better since they became neighbours. Then something terrible happens that threatens to ruin his hopes. Will Stookie ever forgive him?
Soccer ’Cats #9: Switch Play! (Soccer Cats)
by Stephanie Peters Matthew F Christopher Daniel VasconcellosWhen Ted's twin sister Lisa, a fullback on the 'Cats soccer team, gets attention for her special move on the field, Ted determines to come up with an outstanding play also.
Soccer's Greatest Last-Second Shots and Other Crunch-Time Heroics (Sports Illustrated Kids Crunch Time)
by Matt ChandlerWhen victory is within reach and the game is in its final moments, some players seize the moment and make themselves legends. From stunning goals in injury time to breathtaking saves in shootouts, some of soccer's greatest moments are chronicled in vivid fashion here. You've got a front-row view of the action.
Soccer's Off: Western Wildcats 1
by John LarkinThe Western Wildcats might appear to be a bunch of losers, but Paul and Eric Underwood?s father has come up with the formula for making them winners: they?ve got to start acting Brazilian. Everyone should wise up when he takes control of the weekend barbecue and almost burns the house down ? but they don?t, and it can only be hoped that he?s a better coach than he is a cook! First it?s out to the sandhills, where champion sprinter and nerdy older brother Eric (Spaghetti Legs) is going to put the Wildcats through their paces up and down the dunes. And if soccer?s not off after a workout like that, it won?t be his fault!
Social Situation Survival Guide: How to Meet People, Manage Anxiety, and Feel Confident in Any Setting (Growing Up Powerful )
by Michelle Schusterman Rebel GirlsAs you grow up, you’ll be presented with all kinds of exciting opportunities: making friends, discovering what you love to do, and learning new things. But sometimes these joyful milestones come with challenges.As you grow up, you’ll be presented with all kinds of exciting opportunities: making friends, discovering what you love to do, and learning new things. But sometimes these joyful milestones come with challenges. Certain social situations can feel like navigating a maze. How do you strike up a conversation with someone new at school or camp? What should you do when you see someone being bullied? How do you help a friend who is going through a tough time? Through quizzes, advice from experts, and stories from real girls, you’ll learn exactly what to do and say when . . . - You’re the new kid at school, camp, science club—you name it!- You have a super embarrassing moment - You want to try something different, like auditioning for the school play - You hurt someone’s feelings and want to apologize - And more!With this book, you’ll feel ready to handle whatever comes your way!
Social Skills to Be a Great Friend: A Kid's Guide to Creating Healthy Friendships
by JoAnn CrohnHelp your child be the best friend they can be with this guide to social skills—featuring more than 30 friendship-building activities for kids ages 8 to 12.Making, keeping, and being a good friend takes practice. Luckily, there are special social skills that kids can use to build lasting, fun, and healthy friendships. This workbook teaches kids all about them through fun activities and advice created especially for ages 8 to 12.A variety of skills and activities—Kids will discover 30+ exercises like quizzes and fill-in-the-blanks that will help them practice empathy, kindness, active listening, dealing with bullies, and more.Kid-friendly content—Make it fun for children to learn about friendship with brightly colored illustrations, short chapters, and simple but engaging exercises.Tackle tricky situations—Thoughtful, age-appropriate language shows kids how to navigate social issues like gossiping, peer pressure, bullying, and other difficult areas of friendship.Inspire kids to develop happy, meaningful friendships with Social Skills to Be a Great Friend.
Social Studies Grade 6 The World Louisiana Edition
by Dr Candy Dawson BoydA Social Studies textbook for Grade 6.
Social Studies: The World (Grade #6)
by Candy Dawson Boyd Jim Cummins Lee A. Chase Allen D. Glenn Carole L. Hahn M. Gail Hickey Bonnie Meszaros"Social Studies, The World" contains topics on Early Civilizations and Cultures, Early Civilizations in Africa and Asia and the Americas, Mediterranean Empires, The Medieval World, Discovery, Expansion, and Revolutions, A World in Opposition, New Nations and a New Century, etc. Reference Guide, Biography, Maps, Skills, Charts, Graphs, Tables & Diagrams, Time Lines, Social Studies Handbook are additional features of this book.
Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom: Promoting Mental Health and Academic Success (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)
by Kenneth W. Merrell Barbara A. Gueldner Laura L. FeuerbornThis trusted resource--now in a thoroughly updated second edition reflecting the tremendous growth of the field--provides a best-practice guide to planning and implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) in K–12 classrooms and schools. The authors present a roadmap to help practitioners choose exemplary programs and strategies, integrate SEL with academics and mental health interventions, create culturally affirming programming for diverse students, use assessment to guide data-based decision making, and support educator SEL. In a convenient large-size format, the volume includes illustrative vignettes and 24 reproducible worksheets and other practical tools. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Chapter on educators&’ social and emotional competence and teacher wellness. *Expanded coverage of implementation and systems issues, strategies for weaving SEL into the school day, applying SEL within a multi-tiered system of support, and professional development. *Numerous new and revised worksheets--now downloadable--including new educator reflection activities in each chapter. *Timely topics and themes infused throughout--such as culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices, teacher–family–community partnerships, and relationships as a foundation to SEL success--plus updated SEL resources. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.
Softball Switch-Up (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories Ser.)
by Jake MaddoxWhen the coach of her championship softball team asks Raisa Kumar to teach a new recruit, Annie, how to pitch, Raisa is eager to help, especially since she hopes to be a coach herself someday; but when the team’s other pitcher turns up with a broken arm, teaching Annie takes on a new urgency—and Raisa’s efforts at coaching seem to be frustrating Annie rather than helping her.
Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene
by Emma OtheguyA poignant, coming of age story about a Cuban-American girl trying to figure out where she belongs--both in her ballet-loving family and the wider world. Perfect for fans of Front Desk and Merci Suárez Changes Gears.It&’s a good thing Sofía Acosta loves dreaming up costumes, because otherwise she&’s a ballet disaster—unlike her parents, who danced under prima ballerina Alicia Alonso before immigrating to the suburbs of New York. Luckily, when the Acostas host their dancer friends from Cuba for a special performance with the American Ballet Theatre, Sofía learns there&’s more than dance holding her family together. Between swapping stories about Cuba and sharing holiday celebrations, the Acostas have never been more of a team. Then Sofía finds out about the dancers&’ secret plans to defect to the United States, and makes a serious mistake—she confides in her best friend, only to discover that Tricia doesn't want "outsiders" moving to their community. Now Sofía wonders what the other neighbors in her tight-knit suburban town really think of immigrant families like hers. Sofía doesn&’t want to make a scene, but if she doesn&’t speak up, how will she figure out if her family really belongs?