The Horn Book Guide

SPORTS

MacKay, Jenny

Soccer

104 pp. | Lucent | September, 2011 | Library ISBN 978-1-4205-0572-6 $34.12

(3) YA Science Behind Sports series. The history and science of this sport are explained in detail, accompanied by diagrams and photographs that illustrate the science underlying the layout of the soccer field, equipment, and rules of play. The explanations are framed as tips for improving one's game, as readers are encouraged to use physics, physiology, and even psychology of competition to become better players. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford