Summer isn''t complete without a cookout or two, but what exactly is a cookout? Readers learn what the term means and what they can expect when attending this fun seasonal event with family or friends. From the kinds of food served to the possibility of games and other outdoor fun, the basics of a cookout are covered in age-appropriate and achievable language so new readers may be able to navigate it independently. Close text-image correlation aids readers as they turn the pages.