Gr 2–4—Colorful cartoon animal illustrations accompany this book of random sports facts and information. Beginning with baseball and segueing page by page to bowling, soccer, basketball, hockey, golf, and others, the author intersperses historical facts with sports oddities. Many unusual terms, such as
a can of corn in baseball and
bicycle kick in soccer, are explained as well as the origin of some team names and trophies. The illustrations closely follow the text (in an often humorous manner), providing support for younger readers who may be challenged by the more lengthy explanations. Although this offering is somewhat narrow in subject, younger readers interested in sports will find many casual details pertaining to their favorite activities and may be encouraged to share with friends and family.
VERDICT This title has strong appeal for fans of quirky true-facts book.
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