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Description
This book examines the different types of outdoor schoolyard games, including dodgeball, tag, and skipping, as well as recess activities played by children in the 19th century North America. The coauthor is Heather Levigne.
Quick Summary
Got a kid who can't get enough of tag, dodgeball, or rope-skipping? Kalman and Levigne's quick guide to schoolyard games mixes the games kids love today with a surprising look at how those same games played out in 19th-century North America. The book is short enough to read in a single sitting but packed with quirky facts like how dodgeball used to be called "the battle of the ball" and why hop-scotch was a classroom tool for teaching math. It's perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy a little history mixed into their recess fun, and it's a great conversation starter for parents who want to explain why some old-timey games are still around. If you've ever wanted a book that feels like a recess break but also teaches you something, this one's a solid pick think of it as the "History of Playground Games" you never knew you needed, ideal for sports-loving kids, reluctant readers who need a fast, picture-filled read, and anyone who thinks recess is the best part of the day.