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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport

For little athletes and fans who want to know everything
By DK
Series: My Very Important Encyclopedias
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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport by DK is a charming and engaging introduction to the world of sports for children. It presents a wide array of sports, detailing their history, rules, and significance with vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand facts. This book encourages young readers to explore and appreciate the exciting and diverse world of sports.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if your young reader is keen on discovering the exciting world of sports through engaging facts, vivid photographs, and fun activities. It's perfect for those curious about a wide range of sports, offering a blend of education and entertainment that keeps children fascinated and informed.

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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A charming sports encyclopedia bursting with facts, perfect for little learners ages 5-9 who want to know everything!

A complete and comprehensive children's book about sport that combines facts and figures with the inspiring stories of sporting legends and icons.

This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sports such as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you're a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this book has it all. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport also celebrates the unique talents, lives, and careers of sporting heroes such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Yuna Kim, Lin Dan, and Donald Bradman, and chronicles the most celebrated stories in sporting history, such as breaking the Four-minute mile, Nadia Comaneci's Perfect 10, and Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics.

Featuring everything from obscure rules and strange equipment, to moments of triumph and sporting events like The World Cup, Superbowl, Olympics, Paralympics, and more - this is the perfect book for budding superstars everywhere.

Series: My Very Important Encyclopedias

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241407011

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1241g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational DK Penguin Books Series: My Very Important Encyclopedias

About the Author

Chris Hawkes is an experienced sports writer and editor who has made several appearances on television and radio. He has written over 20 books, including official tournament guides for the Cricket and Rugby World Cups. The book is edited and designed by the same DK team responsible for the previous books in the series.

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