"Using numbers, hockey's famous people, teams, history, and rules are introduced. Topics include Wayne Gretzky, Hat Trick, Olympic gold medals, and hockey sticks. Each number topic is introduced with a poem and includes side-bar expository text with detailed information"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about what it takes to be a goalie and see if you have the right stuff!

Introduces and examines the different aspects of hockey.

"Explains the game of hockey, including the game's goals, positions, basic rules, and other points of interest"--

Physics explains how an ice hockey player scores a goal. Biology explains why certain exercises help hockey players become better and stronger. Math is used to calculate the exact measurement of different kinds of hockey rinks. Engineers use technology to create the safest equipment for hockey players. Readers see how these areas of STEM come together in a hockey game, and they're sure to enjoy this unique look at common science curriculum topics....

This title gives students an inside look at the fundamentals of ice hockey and the rules and equipment used to play the game.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Ice Hockey in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of ice hockey. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included,...

"Sacks, blitzes, bombs, and so much more! Find out what all those football words mean when you pull on your helmet and learn how to 'talk like a football player'."--

Learn about the amazingfeats and outstanding achievements of NHL stars both past and present. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents,colorful photographs, fact-filled callouts, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and anintroduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography; Glossary of key words; Index; Informative sidebars; Sources for further research; Suggested websites; Table of contents.

Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Hockey Heroes, readers get a chance to meet the best of the best from this icy sport--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features NHL heroes from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research,...