hockey

Twelve-year-old Calvin is the small but speedy left wing for his hockey team, but when he takes a really hard bodycheck during first game of a tournament he starts to freeze up on the ice and worry he will be benched.

"In 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women's hockey. Readers can follow her career from growing up in a family of pro athletes to bringing home the gold"--.

A brief introduction to the New York Islanders hockey team, discussing key players, coaches and more.

"Hockey centers are always in the middle of the action. Explore the careers of superstars such as Wayne Gretzky, Connor McDavid, and Hayley Wickenheiser. Who do you think is the greatest of all-time?"--Provided by publisher.

"Rhyno the Rhino and the Princeton Turtles are on the ice. How will Rhyno help Christian the Fox be honest about why he is the star goalie? Will they win the game against the Sandyville Jays?"--Provided by publisher.

"Hockey is a [popular] fall and winter sport. Learn about equipment, rules, and more in this . . . introduction to the game"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Calvin is the small but speedy left wing for his hockey team, but when he takes a really hard bodycheck during the first game of a tournament he starts to freeze up on the ice and worry he will be benched.

Engaging images accompany information about the life and accomplishments of Connor McDavid. The combination of high- interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

"Sometimes a hockey team's best player is on the bench, not the ice. From college to the pros to the Olympics, learn about hockey's legendary leaders. Who has won the most Stanley Cup championships? Which college coach hand-picked a team that made an Olympic miracle happened? Turn these pages to find out!"--Provided by publisher.

Hockey is a fast-paced team sport played on an ice rink. The team that scores the most goals wins the game! In this book, fun and informative text introduces beginning readers to the fast-paced sport of hockey. Vibrant photos and labels provide text support. Bolded glossary terms and a photo glossary highlight unfamiliar terms. A fact page summarizes the main text with photos and straightforward phrases.