My football book by gail gibbons

In this exclusive video interview with reading rockets, gail gibbons discusses how she comes up with the idea for. In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My 4th grade students attend school and live in a low income area. The informative novel my soccer book by gail gibbons is a book about soccer and what it consists of. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest football fans from washington postchildrens book guild award winner gail gibbons. My football book by gail gibbons hardback, 2001 for sale. Each book identifies the equipment, the court or field, the positions of the players, and a few rules of the game. Gail gibbons books list of books by author gail gibbons.

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. Increasing vocabulary with gail gibbons donorschoose. After working as an artist for a childrens show, she decided to write her own childrens book. My football book by gail gibbons 2000, hardcover for. In this book, learn the basics of the game, from what football players wear to the excitement of scoring a touchdown. Gibbons clear illustrations and lucid text are presented in a smaller size, ideal to take along on an outing. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Gibbons focuses on children at play in an open field and emphasizes having fun whether youre a player or spectator. Gail gibbons first book was willy and his wheel wagon, a 32page selfillustrated picture book published by prenticehall. In the brightly colored artwork, young players, both boys and girls, illustrate this introductory information. Gail gibbons is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books, most of which are. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest soccer fans from washington postchildrens book guild award winner gail gibbons. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. She started her career as a graphic artist for television, but transitioned to writing and designing childrens books in the 1970s.

Hello select your address best sellers deals store help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home deals store help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home. My students need 40 nonfiction books by the fabulous author gail gibbons. 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. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.

Booklist critic carolyn phelan commented that bicycle book is one of gibbons s more engaging picture books and one that introduces the history as well as design and care of bikes with clear, colorful illustrations in a satisfying book. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest football fans from washington postchildrens book guild award winner gail gibbons in this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about. 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. My students have a craving for information that only gail gibbons nonfiction books can satisfy. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest football fans from washington postchildrens book guild. Books for boys, childrens books, books to buy, my books, football boys, baseball, gail gibbons, books new releases, personalized football. Football is fun, whether you are playing yourself or rooting your favorite team. My football book has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Apples, penguins, farming, basketball, and skyscrapers are just some of the diverse subjects of gail gibbons informational picture books. She was born in oak park, illinois, and studied graphic design at the university of illinois. It holds my childs attention so that he can understand what the game is about and the basic concepts. Gail gibbons s most popular book is from seed to plant. Gail gibbons introduces the basics of the game of football, describing the players, field, and how the game is played. Also, be sure to check out the other books in this series.

Gail gibbons hc lot 3my basketball bookmy baseball bookmy. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. My baseball book, my football book, and my soccer book. Buy a cheap copy of my football book by gail gibbons. Learn more about her, her work, maple syrup, and her original art and card shop here. 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. Ccbc recommended books cooperative childrens book center. Apr 20, 2011 gail gibbons writes the kind of nonfiction books that young children pore over. Called a master of picture book nonfiction by ala booklist, ms. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Gail gibbons is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books, most of which are nonfiction. Leading childerns book author gail gibbons has written and illustrated many nonfiction books for children. My soccer book gail gibbons hardcover harpercollins publishers.

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. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. Gail gibbons has 155 books on goodreads with 27583 ratings. The markings on a football fieldwhat football players wearthe positions, from quarterback to. Gail gretchen gibbons 1944 biography personal, career. Gibbons s magpie curiosity finds subjects in everything she does. 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. Brief information about equipment, clothing, positions, and basic play is conveyed through short, declarative sentences, illustrations, and a concluding 1page glossary.

By 1978, gibbons had published 5 childrens books, including things to make and do for halloween and salvador and mister sam. My baseball book, hardcover by gibbons, gail, brand new, free shipping in the us. This small, square picture book introduction to our national pastime is accurate but unexciting. Snakes by gail gibbons snakes gail gibbons 9780823423002 there are about kinds of snakes. This is a swell way to learn the basics of the game of football. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable. Increasing vocabulary with gail gibbons my students need over 20 gail gibbons books, such as penguins, monarch butterfly cd and book, gorillas, and pigs,for boosting their vocabulary skills. Gail gibbons childrens book author and illustrator. In this book, learn the basics about the positions, the uniforms, and the excitement of making a goal. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. My basketball book by gail gibbons, hardcover barnes. My football book, hardcover by gibbons, gail, brand new, free shipping in the us.

Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. Gail gibbons born 1944 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books. In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about. My football book september 30, 2000 edition open library. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest basketball fans from washington postchildrens book guild award winner gail gibbons.

See all books authored by gail gibbons, including from seed to plant, and the moon book, and more on. The markings on a basketball court what basketball players wear the three team positions. My football book book by gail gibbons illustrator 1. With over 120 titles, gibbons is one of todays leading writers and illustrators of nonfiction books for children. Gibbons introduces the basics of basketball and football in two smallformat paperback books. Just like the other gail gibbons sports books, this book does a great job introducing the basics of the game to a child without getting bogged down in too many rules. 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. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining. 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.