Sports illustrated kids

"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.

In rhyming text, a child, home from a game, bids goodnight to all the sights and sounds of a school soccer game.

"How do you pick baseball's GOATs? Is Sandy Koufax the greatest pitcher to take the mound? Is Ted Williams the greatest pure hitter the game has seen? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of baseball and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"--Provided by publisher.

"How do you pick Olympic GOATs? Is it gymnast Simone Biles or swimmer Michael Phelps? Or maybe it's the entire 1992 basketball team. With so many sports, how do you choose? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of the Olympic Games and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"--Provided by publisher.

"At just four years old, Chad Kerley knew he was destined to spend life on a bike. But despite a . . . career as a competitive BMX racer, by age 13, CK was ready to give it all up. Kerley quit racing and went back to riding for fun. He eventually returned to the world of BMX with a new style-street racing--and proved he was stronger than ever. Find out how the BMX champion made a name for himself and what comes next in this . . . biography"--Provided by publisher.

"When time is running short and the Lombardi Trophy is at stake, some players seize the moment and make themselves legends. From Hail Mary passes to tackle-breaking touchdown runs, some of football's greatest moments are chronicled"--Provided by publisher.