Tetherball was invented in Ireland in 1875. It was initially played using a tennis ball and rackets. Find out more in Tetherball, one of the titles in the Backyard Games series.
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Gr 3-7-Outdoor games requiring minimal equipment have enjoyed a spike in popularity in recent years; capitalize on that attention with these bright, well-designed books. An abundance of photos, including archival images, depict players and equipment in a variety of settings, often captured in the act of throwing, rolling, or whacking. Multiple access points, such as diagrams, fun facts, captioned photos, player profiles, and time lines entice readers of all types. Quantitative information as well as narrative explain all the details of each popular pastime. Each book concludes with a quiz and a brief glossary. Subscription-based supplemental media, citations, and quizzes are available online. VERDICT Everything a reader needs to know to set up and play these fresh-air pastimes.?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.