My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport

A charming sports encyclopedia bursting with facts, perfect for little learners ages 5-9 who want to know everything!

A complete and comprehensive children's book about 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 sports such 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 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.

About the Author

Chris Hawkes is an experienced sports writer and editor who has made several appearances on television and radio. He has written over 20 books, including official tournament guides for the Cricket and Rugby World Cups. The book is edited and designed by the same DK team responsible for the previous books in the series.