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Synopsis
Author Keltie Thomas and illustrator Greg Hall team up to look at hockey in a new way: from the perspective of science. Their book explores the all-important science of explosive moves (the slapshot) and maximizing a player’s chance of scoring; the science of speedy, powerful skating; the puck, stick, mask, and other equipment; the properties of ice and how skating surfaces are maintained; and the science of fitness and healing injuries. How Hockey Works includes personal stories from the inspirational (the stunning careers of Bobby Orr and Wayne Gretzky) to the hilarious (the puck’s origins as an India rubber ball reshaped by a frustrated rink owner). Informative sidebars, a Rules and Regs” section, and a glossary help make any reader an expert on the game. From casual to obsessed every hockey fan can find something in How Hockey Works.
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About the Author
KELTIE THOMAS is a passionate sports fan and award-winning children’s science writer and editor. She is a former editor of OWL Magazine, and is the author of popular sports books such as How Baseball Works; Blades, Boards & Scooters; and Inside Hockey! She lives in Toronto.
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A fun-filled format makes everything you ever wanted to know about the sport exciting and entertaining.
Even non-hockey fans won't be able to put this one down.
...offers everything you wanted to know about the favourite winter sport.
...endlessly enthusiastic [and] generously informative...
...lots of great photographs and bright colors...A fantastic book!
...delightful...An appealing presentation that's chock-full of information.
...this fact-filled book will encourage even the most reluctant of readers ages nine and up.
...this is a book which may never return to the quiet library shelf. It is terrific and needs to be read!
If you know a playmate, brother or sister, son or daughter, niece or nephew, or grandchild who enjoys the game, the book How Hockey Works is sure to delight, and also inform, the young reader.
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- PublisherOwlkids
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1897066643
- ISBN 13 9781897066645
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages64
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