World of Sport
Lawrence Alexander
Illustrated by Violeta Noy
Ages 7 to 9
06 June 2024Imprint: Templar Books
Synopsis
There is a whole world of sports to discover!
Which sports were played at the very first Olympic Games?
What do the different colour jerseys mean in the Tour de France?
How on earth do you throw a gumboot?
Everywhere on our planet where people can be found, there are different sports that we love to play and compete in, too. From the very first Olympic Games to the modern version we play today, explore all kinds of sports from around the world, including ball sports, gymnastics, athletics, water sports, extreme sports and so much more! Find out how each sport came to be, where in the world it originated and, most importantly, how to play. Featuring more than 100 adrenaline-pumping sports from every corner of the globe, this book will make you sweaty!
Bursting with colour and fascinating facts, the World of... series looks at what we have in common, and celebrates our differences. Also look out for World of Food.
Which sports were played at the very first Olympic Games?
What do the different colour jerseys mean in the Tour de France?
How on earth do you throw a gumboot?
Everywhere on our planet where people can be found, there are different sports that we love to play and compete in, too. From the very first Olympic Games to the modern version we play today, explore all kinds of sports from around the world, including ball sports, gymnastics, athletics, water sports, extreme sports and so much more! Find out how each sport came to be, where in the world it originated and, most importantly, how to play. Featuring more than 100 adrenaline-pumping sports from every corner of the globe, this book will make you sweaty!
Bursting with colour and fascinating facts, the World of... series looks at what we have in common, and celebrates our differences. Also look out for World of Food.
Details
06 June 202464 pages
9781787416642Imprint: Templar Books
Reviews
exploring sports around the world from a refreshingly international perspective.Lucy Bannerman, The Times
Featuring more than 100 adrenaline-pumping sports from every corner of the globe, this high-energy, inspirational book is guaranteed to make you work up a sweat!Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post
A title which demonstrates the value of high-quality non-fiction as a hook for pupils in harnessing a reading-for-pleasure habit. A treat from the start to the finish line!Tom Tolkien, School Reading List
The illustrations are absolutely stunning: colourful spreads of joy and wonder, surrounded by text blocks of information making this an engaging read.Mini Travellers