Sports The Complete Visual Reference

American Libraries

A sure winner for any sports reference collection.

Alan Caruba

I cannot recall seeing any sports book that comes close to the excellence of its text and illustrations.
— Bookviews.com, July 28, 2000

Garth Woolsey

I've never seen anything to match this effort in terms of thoroughness and lucidity ... Every school library should have one.
—Toronto Star, August 18, 2000

Chicago Tribune

[Perfect for young people] who have yet to decide on their sport of choice and adults who still can't follow Australian-rules football and curling.

Ron Kaplan

A major reference source, this one is definitely a keeper.
—(BookPage)

Michael MCCullough

This is a stunning visual guide packed with information that will provide answers to reference questions and hours of browsing pleasure.
—(School Library Journal, November 2000)

J.A. Badics

Impressive ... the quality of illustrations in Fortin's book are superior. This book should be popular for fans of the Olympics.

American Libraries

A sure winner for any sports reference collection.

Library Journal

This book is designed to provide the reader with the history, rules, strategies, and equipment for 127 sports played worldwide. A combination of graphics, concise text, and photos enables the reader to quickly find visual guidelines and information about a variety of sports, including the classic Olympic events. Each category (Track and Field, Snow Sports, Ball Sports, etc.) is subdivided into individual events, featured on two or three colorful pages. Traditional as well as less traditional athletics are covered, such as BMX racing, in-line skating, snowboarding, and skateboarding. The format is easy to use and complete with a detailed table of contents and index. A good, up-to-date reference source for public and school libraries. Larry R. Little, Penticton P.L., BC Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

From The Critics

Sports: Complete Visual Reference provides a survey of the history, rules, strategies and equipment for over a hundred sports played around the world, covering classic Olympic events, individual and team sports, mechanized and equestrian events and others. Color illustrations and clear explanations discuss the origins and rules of each sport and its evolution over time.

Books in Canada

You'll appreciate this beautiful book... Whatever your sport, you'll find it in this excellent book and you'll enjoy learning something new.

Canadian Materials for Librarians - Thomas F. Chambers

A valuable classroom resource. Coaches will find it helpful. All sports fans will find it interesting and exciting. Highly recommended.

Choice - J.A. Badics

Impressive book ... the quality of illustrations in Fortin's book are superior. This book should be popular for fans of the Olympics.

American Libraries

A sure winner for any sports reference collection.

Chicago Tribune

This book is perfect both for open-minded young people who have yet to decide on their sport of choice and adults who still can't follow Australian-rules football and curling.

Booklist

Attractive illustrations and the inclusion of many newer and extreme sports make this volume highly recommended for purchase for both reference and circulating collections in school and public libraries.

Toronto Sun - Wayne Janes

This book is great, fun, and easy to read; the perfect lap reference.

Toronto Star - Garth Woolsey

The Olympic moto is citius (swifter), altius (higher), fortius (stronger). The moto of Sports: The Complete Visual reference might be 'bigger, brighter, better.'... the visuals are knockouts... I've never seen anything to match this effort in terms of thoroughness and lucidity... Every school library should have one.

Athletic Business

A colorful and impressive reference to 125 amateur and professional sports.