My football book gail gibbons

Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining. Her clear writing and colorful illustrations have made nonfiction subjects interesting and accessible for thousands of young readers. Called a master of picture book nonfiction by ala booklist, ms. Meet gail gibbons her dog, wilbur, and her cats, miles and davis. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles. In the 1987 washington post childrens book guild award for nonfiction, the judges noted. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest football fans from washington postchildrens book guild award winner gail gibbons. My baseball book by gail gibbons illustrator alibris. In this book, learn the basics of the game, from what football players wear to the excitement of scoring a touchdown.

All books have tight bindings, clean inside and out, not exlib or remainder. Gail gibbons born 1944 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books she was born in oak park, illinois, and studied graphic design at the university of illinois. Rhyming text describes the different shapes and sizes of various pumpkins and notes what they might becomeincluding pies. In this exclusive video interview with reading rockets, gail gibbons discusses how she comes up. My soccer book by gail gibbons, 97806881784, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This reproducible is part of explore the world of science. See all books authored by gail gibbons, including from seed to plant, and the moon book, and more on thriftbooks. By 1978, gibbons had published 5 childrens books, including things to make and do for halloween and salvador and mister sam. Gail gretchen gibbons 1944 biography personal, career. With over 120 titles, gibbons is one of todays leading writers and illustrators of nonfiction books for children. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. Her nonfiction books are richly illustrated and teach children a wide range of. Other books by the author in this outstanding new series include.

Gail gibbons introduces the basics of the game of football, describing the players, field, and how the game is played. My soccer book by gail gibbons 97806881784 booktopia. 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. 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. May 31, 2000 my soccer book by gail gibbons, 97806881784, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I get a lot of pleasure from doing the type of work i do. Gail gibbons hc lot 3my basketball bookmy baseball bookmy. In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about.

Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Ccbc recommended books cooperative childrens book center. 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. My students need 40 nonfiction books by the fabulous author gail gibbons. I also had a great time writing and illustrating the book. 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.

Buy my baseball book by gail gibbons illustrator online at alibris. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals electronics gift ideas books home new releases computers help. Gibbons introduces the basics of basketball and football in two smallformat paperback books. She shares the basics of football in an easytounderstand read. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest football fans from washington postchildrens book guild. Buy a cheap copy of my football book by gail gibbons. Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell. Gibbons focuses on children at play in an open field and emphasizes having fun whether youre a player or spectator. Harper collins, aug 22, 2000 juvenile nonfiction 24 pages.

My football book by gail gibbons as with most of her books, gail gibbons explains the concept in kidfriendly ways. This small, square picture book introduction to our national pastime is accurate but unexciting. Gail gibbons hc lot 3my basketball bookmy baseball book. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Mar 01, 2000 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. See more ideas about gail gibbons, childrens books and books. 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.

A great read for youngsters wanting to play the game. Her clear writing and colorful illustrations have made nonfiction subjects interesting and accessible for thousands of young. Gail gibbons first book was willy and his wheel wagon, a 32page selfillustrated picture book published by prenticehall. Diverse groups of young children, drawn in gibbons typically bright colors and cheery style, demonstrate sports equiptment and game plays. My baseball book by gail gibbons, gail gibbons kirkus. My football book, hardcover by gibbons, gail, brand new, free shipping in the us. 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. 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.

My 4th grade students attend school and live in a low income area. After working as an artist for a childrens show, she decided to write her own childrens book. The enormous breadth of subjects that gail gibbons has brought to life is astonishing, and that her books are freeflowing fountains of information. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Gail gibbons born 1944 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books. The markings on a football fieldwhat football players wearthe positions, from quarterback to. My football book gail gibbons, gail gibbons illustrator akj books. The informative novel my soccer book by gail gibbons is a book about soccer and what it consists of. Her nonfiction books are richly illustrated and teach children a wide range of real world topics. Gail gibbons childrens book author and illustrator.

Her first book was willy and his wheel wagon, a 32page selfillustrated picture book published by prenticehall. To read all of gail gibbonss books published by holiday house, visit your local library or bookstore. My first book of football from sports illustrated kids this book uses real photos, along with a cartoon rookie, to explain the basics of the game. Although gibbons illustrations show children playing, the text is general enough to be applied easily to major league play for readers whose main interest in the game is as a spectator sport. My football book book by gail gibbons illustrator 1. In this fascinating exploration of transportation, gail gibbons employs her signature, colorful artwork and accessible text to explain transportation choices to young readers.

Childrens book author and illustrator, gail gibbons, keeps you up to date on recent books, as well as archiving previous titles. This pair of small, snappily designed books are attractive, accessible introductions to the two sports children are most likely to play. In this book, learn the basics about the positions, the uniforms, and the excitement of making a goal. Apples, penguins, farming, basketball, and skyscrapers are just some of the diverse subjects of gail gibbons informational picture books. My football book has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.