Sports illustrated kids

"In hockey, the fast play and fierce competition make for some spectacular feats on the ice--like Sarah Nurse's remarkable Olympic play in 2022 and the Montreal Canadiens' unmatchable Stanley Cup wins. In this . . . book, young readers can witness record-breaking moments in hockey"--Provided by publisher.

"In soccer, fast footwork can lead to some fantastic feats--like Carli Lloyd's early hat trick during a 2015 Women's World Cup match and Miroslav Klose breaking Ronaldo's record for the most World Cup goals. In this . . . book, young readers can experience record-breaking plays in soccer"--Provided by publisher.

"In football, players pull off some fantastic feats to clinch a win, set a record-or both. In 2021, Justin Tucker kicked a 66-yard field goal to break the record and win the game for the Baltimore Ravens. And no one can top the Miami Dolphins' perfect season in 1972. In this . . . book, young readers can experience these exciting moments and other record-setting plays in football"--Provided by publisher.

"In car racing, more is better--more speed, more races, and more wins. In 2019, Brittany Force smashed Tony Schumacher's record for the fastest speed in a dragster. And Hendrick Motorsports has more NASCAR wins than any other team. In this . . . book, young readers can track these exciting moments and other record-breaking achievements in car racing"--Provided by publisher.

"Basketball is filled with great plays from strong players--like Russell Westbrook's record-breaking triple-doubles in 2021 and Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi's hard-to-beat Olympic gold medals. In this . . . book, young readers can experience these exciting moments and other record-breaking achievements in basketball"--Provided by publisher.

"In baseball, long games are marked by . . . moments--like Nolan Ryan beating Sandy Koufax's no-hitter record or Ichiro Suzuki smashing George Sisler's record number of hits in a season. In this . . . book, young readers can experience record-breaking plays in baseball"--Provided by publisher.

"Many of the greatest basketball players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. Read to find out the stories behind basketball's legendary nicknames"--Provided by the publisher.

"Many of the greatest hockey players have earned funny, odd, or interesting nicknames during their careers. . . . Find out the stories behind hockey's legendary nicknames"--Provided by publisher.

"Did the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!"--Provided by publisher.

"More than simply a list of questions and answers, this full-color, interactive book details the answers to sports' curious questions -- Why is the NHL's trophy called the Stanley Cup? Who was baseball's first designated hitter? When were the first Olympics held? Why is San Francisco's football team called the 49ers? -- complete with photos and illustrations that entertain as they inform."--Amazon.com.