My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sports

By DK

Part of the My Very Important Encyclopedias series

Explore the world of sports with fun facts and legendary stories for curious young minds.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 9 ratings

224 pages

$18.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Dive into a vibrant world of sports with this encyclopedia for kids aged 5-9. Discover fascinating facts about popular and obscure sports, from football to cheese rolling. Meet legendary athletes like Usain Bolt and Serena Williams, and relive iconic moments in history, such as the Four-minute mile and Jesse Owens' Olympic triumphs. Perfect for budding sports fans, this book combines engaging stories with educational content, making it an ideal gift for curious children eager to learn about the world of sports.

From the publisher

A complete and comprehensive children’s book about sports 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 Sports 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.

At a glance