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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport

Published: 7 May 2020

Hardback, 224 pages

Recommended for age 5+ and 7+

By DK

Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd

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The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom, and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9-year-olds, with a unique approach to 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 reference 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. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they:- Read all about individual sports, team sports, motorsports, and winter sports- Learn the stories of sporting legends such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams and more- Discover key moments in sporting history.