My football book by gail gibbons

Apr 20, 2011 gail gibbons writes the kind of nonfiction books that young children pore over. In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn. My football book has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. The markings on a football fieldwhat football players wearthe positions, from quarterback to. The markings on a football fieldwhat football players wearthe positions, from quarterback to wide receiverthe excitement of the kickoffthe thrill of scoring a touchdownall these and more are included with a useful glossary at the end. Called a master of picture book nonfiction by ala booklist, ms. My football book september 30, 2000 edition open library. Gail gibbons books list of books by author gail gibbons. Gail gibbons has 155 books on goodreads with 27583 ratings. May 31, 2000 margart blackstones books, such as this is soccer 1999, which are written for the same young audience, catch the excitement of game play. Introduces the basics of the game of football, describing the players, field, and how the game is played. Books for boys, childrens books, books to buy, my books, football boys, baseball, gail gibbons, books new releases, personalized football.

Brief information about equipment, clothing, positions, and basic play is conveyed through short, declarative sentences, illustrations, and a concluding 1page glossary. Increasing vocabulary with gail gibbons donorschoose. Gibbons focuses on children at play in an open field and emphasizes having fun whether youre a player or spectator. Kents photo research for my books kent ancliffe, gail s husband, does the photo research for many of her books. With over 120 titles, gibbons is one of todays leading writers and illustrators of nonfiction books for children. Each book identifies the equipment, the court or field, the positions of the players, and a few rules of the game. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

My football book by gail gibbons hardback, 2001 for sale. Apples, penguins, farming, basketball, and skyscrapers are just some of the diverse subjects of gail gibbons informational picture books. Buy a cheap copy of my football book by gail gibbons. By 1978, gibbons had published 5 childrens books, including things to make and do for halloween and salvador and mister sam. See more ideas about gail gibbons, childrens books and books. Gail gibbons first book was willy and his wheel wagon, a 32page selfillustrated picture book published by prenticehall. My 4th grade students attend school and live in a low income area. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. My basketball book by gail gibbons, hardcover barnes. The creator of my baseball book introduces the youngest fans to the basics of the game of american football, describing the players, the playing field, techniques, and rules of play.

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Gail gibbons childrens book author and illustrator. My baseball book, hardcover by gibbons, gail, brand new, free shipping in the us. Snakes by gail gibbons snakes gail gibbons 9780823423002 there are about kinds of snakes. In this exclusive video interview with reading rockets, gail gibbons discusses how she comes up with the idea for. Ccbc recommended books cooperative childrens book center. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest soccer fans from washington postchildrens book guild award winner gail gibbons.

The markings on a football fieldwhat football players wearthe positions, from quarterback to wide receiverthe excitement of the kickoffthe thrill of scoring a touchdownall these and more are included with a. In this book, learn the basics of the game, from what football players wear to the excitement of scoring a touchdown. She started her career as a graphic artist for television, but transitioned to writing and designing childrens books in the 1970s. In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest football fans from washington postchildrens book guild award winner gail gibbons. Leading childerns book author gail gibbons has written and illustrated many nonfiction books for children. Learn more about her, her work, maple syrup, and her original art and card shop here. Also, be sure to check out the other books in this series. She was born in oak park, illinois, and studied graphic design at the university of illinois. This small, square picture book introduction to our national pastime is accurate but unexciting.

Gail gibbons, author of more than one hundred books, is the winner of the washington postchildrens book guild award for her overall contribution to childrens nonfiction literature. Gibbons clear illustrations and lucid text are presented in a smaller size, ideal to take along on an outing. Football is fun, whether you are playing yourself or rooting your favorite team. My baseball book, my football book, and my soccer book. A very easy introduction to baseball briefly discusses the necessary equipment, the playing field, the positions, the object of the game, and how a game progresses with outs and innings. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest football fans from washington postchildrens book guild. Gail gretchen gibbons 1944 biography personal, career. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Gail gibbons s most popular book is from seed to plant.

Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining. I personally want gail gibbons to stop with all the childrens books already and turn her talents on to the adult field where she is needed. See all books authored by gail gibbons, including from seed to plant, and the moon book, and more on. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. My football book book by gail gibbons illustrator 1. With her ability to make any topic she takes on unbelievably clear and easy to understand, she should be shining a light on relationships, health, finances, the works. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable.

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However, the book generally doesnt tell a story but gives readers information of what players wear, what a soccer field contains, how many players on a team, and how soccer is played. It holds my childs attention so that he can understand what the game is about and the basic concepts. The informative novel my soccer book by gail gibbons is a book about soccer and what it consists of. The markings on a basketball court what basketball players wear the three team positions. My football book, hardcover by gibbons, gail, brand new, free shipping in the us. Gail gibbons is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books, most of which are nonfiction.