Francesca works hard at the long jump. But she's always coming in second. When she finally gets the chance to show off, it comes at a price. With the help of an alien friend, will Francesca stand at the top of the podium, or be stuck in the sand? This graphic novel includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of the long jump, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Doing the right thing is never easy--especially if you feel alone. But having friends who are out of this world can help! A spaceship full of alien athletes who crash-landed on Earth offer advice to their new human friends. Whether it's confidence building, dealing with a bully, or just figuring out how to be a good teammate, Alien Invasion: Sports Edition will give readers the clues they need to deal with whatever comes their way. This graphic novel series includes educational sidebars such as a quick history of the sport, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information

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