"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to lacrosse. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Myra encourages her best friend, Gabi, to join the lacrosse team. But learning the sport isn't easy for Gabi. She struggles to control the ball, costing the team a painful loss. Myra, a star player, loses patience with her best friend. Will Gabi and Myra learn to be more understanding of each other before their friendship is lost?

Explains the basic rules of lacrosse, discusses such benefits of playing the game as developing confidence and learning the value of teamwork, and includes stories of famous lacrosse players and teams.

"Elementary sports fans will score key vocabulary in this high-interest leveled reader about lacrosse. Simple text and color photos touch on equipment, players, and rules. A search-and-find feature reinforces key vocabulary"--

"Ms. Linda and her students of Classroom 13 each get one wish granted from a dangerous Djinn, which brings chaos and hilarious moments to their lives"--

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