"If a budding mathematician can connect math to an activity they love, theyre certain to succeed in the classroom! In this fun book, sports are a way for readers to practice their counting skills. Accessible text is crafted to be achievable and encouraging, while bright, action-packed photographs provide visual clues. Simple text and interesting images help emerging readers exercise not only their number sense but also their reading fluency. Sports are a high-interest and motivating tool to engage young learners"--.