NBA Finals

by Adam Hellebuyck, Laura Deimel

Overview

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, this series explores the top watched and attended sporting events around the world through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534147485
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Global Citizens: Sports Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	980L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 History: NBA Finals 4

Chapter 2 Geography: NBA Goes Global 10

Chapter 3 Civics: Rules and Community 16

Chapter 4 Economics: Expensive Seats 24

Think About It 30

For More Information 31

Glossary 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 4–7—In this series, the history of each event is described with clear text. With the focus of the series on global citizenry, a chapter in each volume emphasizes the role sports have played in world history. The rules of each game and sportsmanship expectations are also outlined. Some of the sports that are more popular internationally, like cricket and rugby, will have the most new information for U.S. readers. Perhaps best of all is Special Olympics. While other sports spend millions, even billions, on their championship events, the Special Olympics are run almost entirely by volunteers and as such, it is the only nonprofit organization in the series. Jam-packed with information and easily readable, the text is supported with informational sidebars and prompts that encourage readers to do more research. VERDICT These thorough overviews of special sporting events, written by a pair of teachers, are absolutely perfect for report-writing students. Truly exceptional.

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