Hey, sports fans…name your game! LET THE GAMES BEGIN! takes readers around the world to discover kids playing all kinds of games. It brings the action to life, focusing on young athletes playing hard and dreaming big. Basketball in Turkey and Columbia. Swimming in the U.S. and the Philippines. No matter what language kids speak, or where they are from, the universal appeal of playing and competing is evident. Short chapters highlight teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, and other elements of playing sports that connect players all over the world.