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The Sports Book

by Tarda Davison-Aitkins
RM37.00 MYR
The Sports Book
The Sports Book

Encyclopedia of sports history, rules, and gear.

If you're a sports enthusiast or a trivia fan, "The Sports Book" will be your comprehensive guide, enriching your knowledge on over 200 sports. It not only covers mainstream events but also shines a light on lesser-known sports. Its vivid illustrations and clear explanations make it an engaging read that could easily become a go-to reference in your collection. Whether you're looking to broaden your sports horizon or want to brush up on rules and history, this book is a solid pick.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Sports Book

by Tarda Davison-Aitkins
RM37.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780756631956
Authors: Tarda Davison-Aitkins
Publisher: DK
Date of Publication: 2007-10-29
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Sports, Travel
Related Topics: Reference, History, Recreation
Goodreads rating: 4.24
(rated by 45 readers)

Description

Fully updated with the latest statistics and world records, The Sports Book is packed with comprehensive details for more than 200 different sports, from baseball to hockey, jujitsu to cross-country skiing, and water polo to gymnastics. This invaluable reference also includes an extensive Olympics section covering the Paralympics, London 2012, and a look forward to Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016.
 

Encyclopedia of sports history, rules, and gear.

If you're a sports enthusiast or a trivia fan, "The Sports Book" will be your comprehensive guide, enriching your knowledge on over 200 sports. It not only covers mainstream events but also shines a light on lesser-known sports. Its vivid illustrations and clear explanations make it an engaging read that could easily become a go-to reference in your collection. Whether you're looking to broaden your sports horizon or want to brush up on rules and history, this book is a solid pick.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.