Examines the history of volleyball in the Olympic Games and profiles the top medalists from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Outlines preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games in London and includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

Introduces young players to the game of volleyball and contains all of the rules in footnote boxes. Also includes a diagram of a volleyball court and fun facts about the game.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the sport of volleyball. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.

Volleyball was named after someone said that a ball was "volleyed" during an early game. It became an Olympic event in 1964. Learn more in Volleyball, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities,...

"Quizzes, rules, and tips and tricks on how to play volleyball"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of volleyball.

Allie loves everything about volleyball--except hitting. She doesn't think she's good at it, and every time she messes up, her belief in her own abilities dwindles. Finally, she asks for help. Her idol, Nikki, agrees to coach her once a week. If Allie can learn to spike as well as she blocks, she could become one of the team's strongest players.

Andrea is looking forward to another winning volleyball season with her school team, but the new coach is putting them through a lot of basic drills, and Andrea is frustrated because she is not playing the position she is used to, and she does not understand why.

Professional volleyball player Dune Cates is unable to fight the urge to protect Sophie Saunders, who, unlike the beautiful groupies who flock to him, marches to a different beat, and who he believes is the only woman for him.

Eighth-grader Ellie is a veteran on her volleyball team, but this year she is frustrated because she is having trouble with her footwork, and she hopes that getting involved with coaching the younger girls in the newly organized after-school group at the Boys and Girls Club will help her work through her problems--besides, it is fun and she was instrumental in setting it up.