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Sportopedia

Explore more than 50 sports from around the world

Adam Skinner author Mr Mark Long illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC

Published:6th Sep '18

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Sportopedia cover

This comprehensive guide explores the diverse world of sports, featuring well-known and obscure activities alike. Sportopedia is perfect for all ages.

The Sportopedia serves as a comprehensive guide to the vast and varied world of sports. It encompasses an impressive range of activities, from the most popular team sports like soccer and basketball to lesser-known pursuits such as kabaddi and boccia. This encyclopedia is designed to cater to sports enthusiasts of all ages, providing insights into various disciplines including track and field, aquatic sports, and combat sports. Each section is rich with information that highlights the rules, basic tenets, and fascinating facts that define the sporting landscape.

In addition to covering traditional sports, Sportopedia shines a light on a diverse array of athletes, representing male and female competitors, as well as able-bodied and Paralympians. This inclusivity not only celebrates the talents of sportspeople from around the globe but also encourages readers to appreciate the unique stories behind each athlete. Families can come together to explore this treasure trove of knowledge, making it an ideal resource for shared learning and enjoyment.

Whether you are a seasoned sports fan or a curious newcomer, Sportopedia offers something for everyone. With engaging content and a wealth of information, readers will find themselves immersed in the exciting world of sports. From the thrill of competition to the rich history of various games, this encyclopedia promises to entertain and educate, ensuring that sport-loving kids and adults alike will discover something new and captivating.

‘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.’  * Creative Review *
'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.’   * BookTrust *
'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’  * The Week Jr. *
‘this feels like a very important book for everyone to read’  * Carousel magazine *

ISBN: 9781786030849

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

112 pages

First Edition, New Edition