Learn all about table tennis – its history, how to play the game and how it has developed into an accessible and international sport – in this photographic book by Simon Mugford. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.