"The 4th edition of an instruction manual for the beginning lacrosse player or lacrosse coach"--

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

"Learn more about lacrosse's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary."--Publisher's website.

Offers a brief introduction to the history, techniques, equipment, and rules of lacrosse, a sport that was invented by Native Americans.

Jake has left the reservation for Weltimore Academy and entered a different world. Everyone there loves lacrosse, but no one understands it the way Jake does, as an Iroquois. And no one understands Jake either.

Now that he has new glasses, fourteen-year-old Jaylin is anxious to put his speed and accurate shot to use on offense, but his lacrosse team has always relied on his stellar defense, and without it too many goals are ending up in their net--so the team needs to come up with a strategy to balance both halves of his game.

"The sport of lacrosse has existed in different forms for centuries. Today, it's a popular sport for both young men and young women to play. Through accessible, empowering text, girls are encouraged to try this sport and experience the fun of lacrosse for themselves. Fascinating information about the history and rules of women's lacrosse is presented through clear main text, fun fact boxes, and an eye-catching graphic organizer. Exciting photographs...

"Peter makes the varsity lacrosse team, but one of his teammates isn't happy about it"--Unedited summary from book.

While lacrosse includes elements of other familiar sports, it's a sport all its own. With a rich history and exciting pace, it's also a respected sport growing in participants and fans. This informative book explores the evolving world of field lacrosse. From defenders sliding into shooting lanes to attackers cutting and spinning for a chance at scoring, lacrosse is a team game, with players of all positions working together to win. Readers and fans...

Explains the history and rules of the sport, basic skills, offense and defense, passing and receiving, and goalkeeping, and offers a plan to improve physical conditioning for lacrosse.