Lesley Ward 
Showdown: Players Around the World 

Can you bend and twist in weird ways? You should try bossaball. Or are you faster than your friends? If so, netball might be the sport for you. Learn about some of the amazing sports that people play around the world. Then ask yourself: Can you handle the competition? This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students‘ comprehension and literacy skills. This book aligns with national and state standards and features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep grade 2 students engaged in learning.