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Children's Choice Book Award/Prix littéraire - le choix de jeunes
How Hockey Works
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Why is ice so slippery? What makes a slapshot such an explosive move? What makes the great players great? And how can you become one of "the greats"?
How Hockey Works answers all these questions and many, many more. Packed with legendary tales from the pros, fascinating "Quick Shot" facts, insider tips to help you perfect your own game, and all the dazzling science behind the sport, How Hockey Works covers hockey from every exciting angle. From A to Zamboni, this is everything you need to know about your favourite winter sport.
Keltie Thomas is an avid hockey fan who grew up cheering for the Montreal Canadians. She is a former editor of OWL magazine, co-author of CyberSurfer: The OWL Internet Guide for Kids, and seasoned science writer for magazines and the internet.
Thematic Links
- Winter sports, team sports
- Skates, skating
- History and science of sports
- Canadian sports
- Famous hockey players
Suggested Activities
- Experiments and activities throughout the book like:
The Physics of Body Checking, page 51
Cool Pucks, page 25
The Goalie's Angle, page 57