Big Book of Why Sports

by Sports Illustrated Kids

Book Overview

Why are three goals called a hat trick? Why is "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" sung during the seventh-inning stretch? Why don't the Cleveland Browns have a logo on their helmet? Why do golf balls have dimples? Why do Olympic swimmers flip when they turn at the end of the pool? Divided into four levels of difficulty - a professional level, an All-Star level, an MVP level and a Hall of Fame level - each answer is provided not only with an in-depth explanation...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1618930354
• ISBN13: 9781618930354
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Sports Illustrated Kids
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7