Description
Illustrated by Long, Mark; By (author) Skinner Adam
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Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the diverse world of sport. From the best known to the most obscure, this guide showcases team sports, target sports, as well as track and field, aquatic sports and much more.
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Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the exhilarating world of sport. Learn amazing facts about all your favourite sports, and discover new ones you may not have come across before.
Whether you”re into team sports, target sports, track and field, or aquatic sports, this book showcases a diverse array of athletes –
male, female, able-bodied and Paralympians – and celebrates the unique talents of sportspeople everywhere, making it a
treasure trove for all the family to share.
With
basic tenets and rules as well as more
niche facts all explained, this book serves as a
complete encyclopedia to the sporting world.
Covering
ball sports, such as soccer, rugby, volleyball, lacrosse, rugby and cricket;
racket sports such as tennis, table tennis and badminton;
athletics and gymnastics;
target sports such as shooting, archery and golf; as well as
combat sports such as judo, karate and boxing, this book covers everything from very well known activities to the more niche sporting hobbies such as boccia and kabaddi.
Sport-loving kids will find hours of entertainment and fascinating information in this awesome encyclopedia.
Review quote:
‘From boxing to boccia: an illustrated introduction to the world of sport. Written by sports journalist Adam Skinner, new book Sportopedia has been brought to life with Mark Long’s charming illustrations of more than 60 different sports.’
Review quote:
”The book”s beautiful, bright, child-friendly design features plenty of diverse representation; the design is clear and accessible but with plenty going on to interest casual readers or sports fanatics.’
Review quote:
”Amazing illustrated book jam-packed with fascinating facts…each vibrant, brightly coloured …bursting with information…sport fans of all ages will find this book irresistible’
Review quote:
‘this feels like a very important book for everyone to read’
Biographical note:
MARK LONG is a London-based freelance illustrator. He has worked for a number of clients, including The Guardian, The Independent, Creative Review, The New York Times and Google. Mark is currently working on Sportopedia for Wide Eyed Editions.
ADAM SKINNER is a sports journalist at The Sun newspaper. He lives and works in London. Adam is currently working on Sportopedia for Wide Eyed Editions.
Feature:
From the best known to the most obscure, this guide showcases team sports, target sports, as well as track and field.
Feature:
Fun illustrations bring sports to life: every spread features a short introduction, key facts, and each game in action, with caption texts that explain key moments of play.
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Also features fun moments from the history of the sport, as well as facts and stats for every moment of play.
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