Author: Diagram Group
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 0312119402
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Over 2500 illustrations in full color, including 400 events, over 150 sports American Football; Basketball; Baseball; Ice Hockey; Volleyball; Soccer; Team Handball; Softball; Rounders; Cricket; Lacrosse; Hurling; Shinty; Synchronized Swimming; Water Polo; Surfing; Diving; Rowing; Yacht Racing; Speed Skating; Figure Skating; Alpine Skiing; Downhill Racing; Tobogganing; Greyhound Racing; Horse Racing; Polo; Roller Skating; Cycle Racing; Motorcycling; Stock Car Racing; Hang Gliding; Steeplechase; Javelin; Shot Put; Discus; High Jump; Pole Vault; Long Jump; Triple Jump; Modern Pentathlon; Triathlon; Gymnastics; Trampolining; Weightlifting; Boxing; Wrestling; Judo; Karate; Aikido; Fencing; Jiu Jitsu; Horseshoe Pitching; Darts; Crossbow Archery; Rifle Shooting; Pistol Shooting; English Billiards; Snooker; Pool; Skittles; Tenpin Bowling; Curling; Croquet; Golf; Court Handball; Squash; Paddleball; Badminton; Lawn Tennis; Table Tennis; Jai'alai ...AND MANY MORE!
Rules Of The Game
Author: Diagram Group
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 0312119402
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Over 2500 illustrations in full color, including 400 events, over 150 sports American Football; Basketball; Baseball; Ice Hockey; Volleyball; Soccer; Team Handball; Softball; Rounders; Cricket; Lacrosse; Hurling; Shinty; Synchronized Swimming; Water Polo; Surfing; Diving; Rowing; Yacht Racing; Speed Skating; Figure Skating; Alpine Skiing; Downhill Racing; Tobogganing; Greyhound Racing; Horse Racing; Polo; Roller Skating; Cycle Racing; Motorcycling; Stock Car Racing; Hang Gliding; Steeplechase; Javelin; Shot Put; Discus; High Jump; Pole Vault; Long Jump; Triple Jump; Modern Pentathlon; Triathlon; Gymnastics; Trampolining; Weightlifting; Boxing; Wrestling; Judo; Karate; Aikido; Fencing; Jiu Jitsu; Horseshoe Pitching; Darts; Crossbow Archery; Rifle Shooting; Pistol Shooting; English Billiards; Snooker; Pool; Skittles; Tenpin Bowling; Curling; Croquet; Golf; Court Handball; Squash; Paddleball; Badminton; Lawn Tennis; Table Tennis; Jai'alai ...AND MANY MORE!
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 0312119402
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Over 2500 illustrations in full color, including 400 events, over 150 sports American Football; Basketball; Baseball; Ice Hockey; Volleyball; Soccer; Team Handball; Softball; Rounders; Cricket; Lacrosse; Hurling; Shinty; Synchronized Swimming; Water Polo; Surfing; Diving; Rowing; Yacht Racing; Speed Skating; Figure Skating; Alpine Skiing; Downhill Racing; Tobogganing; Greyhound Racing; Horse Racing; Polo; Roller Skating; Cycle Racing; Motorcycling; Stock Car Racing; Hang Gliding; Steeplechase; Javelin; Shot Put; Discus; High Jump; Pole Vault; Long Jump; Triple Jump; Modern Pentathlon; Triathlon; Gymnastics; Trampolining; Weightlifting; Boxing; Wrestling; Judo; Karate; Aikido; Fencing; Jiu Jitsu; Horseshoe Pitching; Darts; Crossbow Archery; Rifle Shooting; Pistol Shooting; English Billiards; Snooker; Pool; Skittles; Tenpin Bowling; Curling; Croquet; Golf; Court Handball; Squash; Paddleball; Badminton; Lawn Tennis; Table Tennis; Jai'alai ...AND MANY MORE!
Sports Rules Encyclopedia
Author: Jess R. White
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 764
Book Description
With this revised second edition, one can look up most sports and find the official rules of play as approved by the governing body, playing area specifications, necessary equipment, governing body or bodies with their name, address, and function, and two journals in each field.
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 764
Book Description
With this revised second edition, one can look up most sports and find the official rules of play as approved by the governing body, playing area specifications, necessary equipment, governing body or bodies with their name, address, and function, and two journals in each field.
Scholastic Visual Sports Encyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439317214
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Text and drawings explain the equipment and rules for approximately one hundred sports, including track and field, snow sports, ball sports, and motor sports.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439317214
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Text and drawings explain the equipment and rules for approximately one hundred sports, including track and field, snow sports, ball sports, and motor sports.
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sports
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744026261
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with fun facts about the world of sport, for little learners who want to know everything! The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject of sport that combines facts and figures with the inspiring stories of sporting legends and icons. This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sportssuch as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you’re a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this reference book has it all! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport also celebrates the unique talents, lives, and careers of sporting heroes such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Yuna Kim, Lin Dan, and Donald Bradman, and chronicles the most celebrated stories in sporting history, such as breaking the Four-minute mile, Nadia Comaneci’s Perfect 10, and Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics. Featuring everything from obscure rules and strange equipment, to moments of triumph and sporting events like The World Cup, Superbowl, Olympics, Paralympics, and more – this is the perfect book for budding superstars everywhere. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Read all about individual sports, team sports, motor sports, and winter sports - Learn the stories of sporting legends such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams and more - Discover key moments in sporting history Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations and educational text, written in a friendly, witty and fun manner, featuring a combination of fact-files, detailed paragraphs, labels, and speech bubbles. Topics are simple to navigate – perfect for knowledgeable sports fans who want to read about their favorites as well as readers who are unfamiliar with sport and are looking to learn. Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil - Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the Series My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is part of the educational kid’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744026261
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with fun facts about the world of sport, for little learners who want to know everything! The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject of sport that combines facts and figures with the inspiring stories of sporting legends and icons. This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sportssuch as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you’re a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this reference book has it all! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport also celebrates the unique talents, lives, and careers of sporting heroes such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Yuna Kim, Lin Dan, and Donald Bradman, and chronicles the most celebrated stories in sporting history, such as breaking the Four-minute mile, Nadia Comaneci’s Perfect 10, and Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics. Featuring everything from obscure rules and strange equipment, to moments of triumph and sporting events like The World Cup, Superbowl, Olympics, Paralympics, and more – this is the perfect book for budding superstars everywhere. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Read all about individual sports, team sports, motor sports, and winter sports - Learn the stories of sporting legends such as Usain Bolt, Serena Williams and more - Discover key moments in sporting history Our encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of striking illustrations and educational text, written in a friendly, witty and fun manner, featuring a combination of fact-files, detailed paragraphs, labels, and speech bubbles. Topics are simple to navigate – perfect for knowledgeable sports fans who want to read about their favorites as well as readers who are unfamiliar with sport and are looking to learn. Encourage early learners to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 5-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether for shared reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book for children also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Tell the story of the world one page at a time, by uncovering: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil - Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst reading More in the Series My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is part of the educational kid’s book series My Very Encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Adventures, teach them about different species with My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals, or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs.
The Sports Book
Author: Ray Stubbs
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 1405367415
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
This is the ultimate armchair companion to practically every sport ever invented, put together with sports fantatic Ray Stubbs. Check out the rules, history, players and events for over 250 of the world�s greatest sports: from basketball to bobsleigh, karate to korfball, and synchronised swimming to ski jumping. Stay ahead in the world of sport with the latest facts and figures from leading experts and governing bodies. And pick up the techniques and tactics of the world�s best competitors. Plus get in training early with the special fact-filled feature on the Olympic Games.
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 1405367415
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 451
Book Description
This is the ultimate armchair companion to practically every sport ever invented, put together with sports fantatic Ray Stubbs. Check out the rules, history, players and events for over 250 of the world�s greatest sports: from basketball to bobsleigh, karate to korfball, and synchronised swimming to ski jumping. Stay ahead in the world of sport with the latest facts and figures from leading experts and governing bodies. And pick up the techniques and tactics of the world�s best competitors. Plus get in training early with the special fact-filled feature on the Olympic Games.
Encyclopedia of World Sport
Author: David Levinson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195131959
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Spanning the wide world of sports, this volume is packed with every conceivable fact that anyone would possibly want to know about nearly 300 sports, including history and practice worldwide.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195131959
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Spanning the wide world of sports, this volume is packed with every conceivable fact that anyone would possibly want to know about nearly 300 sports, including history and practice worldwide.
Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies
Author: Roger Bartlett
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135223874
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1564
Book Description
Now available in paperback, the Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies is the most authoritative and comprehensive single-volume reference work ever published on sport. With over one million words of text arranged into more than 1000 entries and articles, it covers the full range of sub-disciplines within sports studies; including scientific, social scientific and medical approaches. The encyclopedia is alphabetically organized and consists of: principal articles covering key disciplinary areas, such as sports economics and sports history large topical entries on central subjects such as resistance training and the diagnosis of sports injuries smaller topical entries on subjects such as cross training and projectile motion short overviews of other important terms and concepts, from metabolism and motivation to muscle tension-length relationship. With over 150 contributing authors from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Japan, New Zealand, Hong Kong and continental Europe, the Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies is an unparalleled work of sports scholarship. Accessibly written, facts-fronted and including full cross-referencing and guides to further reading throughout, this is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any student, researcher, teacher or professional working in sport.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135223874
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1564
Book Description
Now available in paperback, the Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies is the most authoritative and comprehensive single-volume reference work ever published on sport. With over one million words of text arranged into more than 1000 entries and articles, it covers the full range of sub-disciplines within sports studies; including scientific, social scientific and medical approaches. The encyclopedia is alphabetically organized and consists of: principal articles covering key disciplinary areas, such as sports economics and sports history large topical entries on central subjects such as resistance training and the diagnosis of sports injuries smaller topical entries on subjects such as cross training and projectile motion short overviews of other important terms and concepts, from metabolism and motivation to muscle tension-length relationship. With over 150 contributing authors from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Japan, New Zealand, Hong Kong and continental Europe, the Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies is an unparalleled work of sports scholarship. Accessibly written, facts-fronted and including full cross-referencing and guides to further reading throughout, this is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any student, researcher, teacher or professional working in sport.
Sports
Author: François Fortin
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552978078
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Text and numerous color graphics illustrate the equipment, techniques, rules, and history of 127 sports.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552978078
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Text and numerous color graphics illustrate the equipment, techniques, rules, and history of 127 sports.
World Sports Encyclopedia
Author: Wojciech Liponski
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 9780760316825
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
More than 3,000 historical, regional, traditional and international sports.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 9780760316825
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
More than 3,000 historical, regional, traditional and international sports.
Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies: P-Z
Author: Roger Bartlett
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415978774
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the science, social science and medicine of sport.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415978774
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the science, social science and medicine of sport.