Karate
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Karate strikes include punching, elbowing, and chopping. In karate, the force of the punch is focused on the first two knuckles of the fist. Learn more in Karate, a For the Love of Sports book.
Triathlon
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Each triathlon event is split into three sections. These are swimming, cycling, and
running. Learn more in Triathlon, a For the Love of Sports book.
Curling
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
The oldest known curling stone is more than 500 years old. Curling first became an official Olympic event in 1998. Learn more in Curling, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Volleyball
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Volleyball was named after someone said that a ball was "volleyed" during an early game. It became an Olympic event in 1964. Learn more in “Volleyball”, a “For the Love of Sports” book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity.
Football
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Football comes from rugby, which was first played in the United States in the 1840s. After changes were made to its rules and equipment, the game became known as football. Learn more in Football, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Basketball
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
The modern game of basketball was first played more than 100 years ago. The first professional basketball league was founded in 1925. Learn more in Basketball, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Cricket
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Cricket is played with a ball and a bat. In a cricket match, there are two opposing teams that take turns bowling and batting. Learn more in Cricket, a For the Love of Sports book.
Baseball
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Baseball may have originally come from the European sport of cricket. Today, 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) teams compete each year to win the World Series Championship. Learn more in Baseball, a For the Love of
Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Golf
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Golf began in Scotland more than 600 years ago. Today, most golf courses have 9 or 18 holes. Learn more in Golf, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Ultimate Frisbee
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
The main item needed to play a game of ultimate frisbee is the disk itself. Disks come in many different colors and designs. Learn more in Ultimate Frisbee, a For the Love of Sports book.
Soccer
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Soccer is one of the oldest sports in the world that is still played today. One reason for its early development maybe the simplicity of the game. Learn more in Soccer, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Judo
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
A man named Jigoro Kano created judo in the early 1880s. Judo is a Japanese word meaning "the gentle way." Learn more in Judo, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Fencing
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
There are three types of swords used in fencing events. They are the saber, the
épée, and the foil. Learn more in Fencing, a For the Love of Sports book.
Badminton
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
The serve is one of the most important shots in badminton. A strong serve can help a player win a point. Learn more in Badminton, a For the Love of Sports book.
Martial Arts
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Practitioners of martial arts must study for years to understand them. Martial arts help teach discipline, patience, and respect. Learn more in Martial Arts, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Field Hockey
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
The object of field hockey is to score goals. Players use hooked sticks to move the ball toward the goal. Learn more in Field Hockey, a For the Love of Sports book.
Lacrosse
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Lacrosse comes from a Native American sport named baggataway. Baggataway teams could have up to 1,000 players. Learn more in “Lacrosse”, a “For the Love of Sports” book. Each title in the “For the Love of Sports” series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity.
Boxing
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Boxing is a combat sport that dates back nearly 3,000 years, to ancient Greece. The first formal boxing event was part of the Olympics. Learn more in Boxing, a For the Love of Sports book.
Archery
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
There are several different types of bows used in archery events. However, all of them include a string attached to a thin piece of material. Learn more in Archery, a For the Love of Sports book.
Rugby
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Rugby is named for the town of Rugby, England, where it was first played nearly 200 years ago. Rugby league and rugby union are the two main sets of rugby rules. Learn more in Rugby, a For the Love of Sports book.
Sumo
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Sumo began in Japan more than 1,000 years ago. Today, it is the country's national sport. Learn more in Sumo, a For the Love of Sports book.
Pickleball
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Pickleball first came about during the 1960s. It is a combination of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Learn more in Pickleball, a For the Love of Sports book.
Tennis
Part of the For the Love of Sports (Lightbox Learning) series
Tennis can be played between two opposing players or between teams of two. Tennis courts can be made of grass, concrete, asphalt, or clay. Learn more in Tennis, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.