Presented in the format of Top 10 lists, this book is a comprehensive yet fun look at the greatest aspects of Pro Sports. From the top athletes to the most popular teams in the world, SI Kids ranks a variety of topics covering every professional sport. Readers are guaranteed to love the big, exciting action photos from the Sports Illustrated collection and the insider knowledge of SI Kids. Filled with trivia and information, this dynamic book will be the definitive kids sports book.
Spectacular Sports -- What is a Sport? -- Go for the gold -- Top Tourneys -- Who Plays What? -- A Photographic Diagram: Sports Balls- The Inside Scoop -- Dribble, Drive, Hustle -- Hoops Game -- Take Me Out to the Ball Game -- One "Cool" Game -- Football, American Style -- A Photo Gallery: Nicely Done! -- A World of Sports -- We Are the Champions -- The Olympics -- Living on the Edge -- Hall of Fame -- Sports Comparisons: You vs. the Pros -- Sports Fun -- Get in the game! -- Hey, Ref! -- Tools of the Trade -- Fact vs. Myth -- Photo Finish: Behind the Shot with Shalise Manza Young.
This is a unique collection of personal stories of people involved in sport. Four main sections are covered: being introduced to sports; becoming an athlete; doing sports, and life beyond the playing field.
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