Synopsis
Presents facts and figures about the game of hockey--past and present, and particularly about professional play in the NHL.
Children's Literature
Read about hockey's most skillful stick-handlers and about the history of the sport. Anecdotes, fun stories and trivia questions test your knowledge of this team sport. This author provides the reader with abundant sports information. Included are a bibliography, index, author and illustrator notes, and additional resources. Part of the "Sports Trivia" series, other titles focus on basketball, baseball, and football. The manner in which this author presents general knowledge about the sport makes this an excellent choice for classroom libraries. Elementary media centers will want to include this series in their collection. Middle school libraries will also want to have this book available for reluctant readers.