Explores the history and traditions of lacrosse. Features great players and coaches, necessary equipment, and famous stadiums. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
Leaving the Iroquois reservation where he has lived for twelve years, Jake Forrest moves with his mother to Washington, D.C., where he learns that the lacrosse coach and players at his new school have a win-at-all-costs mentality and a stereotyped view of Indians in general.
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.
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.
Native American Kyle Cloud has always played lacrosse with an ancient stick that belonged to his great-great grandfather, and when it disappears after a game he is naturally upset--but when it comes back to him deliberately broken he must learn where his strength really comes from.
Presents five of lacrosse's top players and the skill at which each one excels. Includes color photographs, historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, a glossary, and a list of addition resources.
