
Reach for this book when your child is obsessed with the rink and needs a way to channel that energy into reading. It is the perfect bridge for reluctant readers who prefer facts, figures, and real-world heroes over fictional narratives. This guide provides an inside look at the 2013-2014 NHL season, featuring player biographies, team overviews, and technical details like referee signals. While the specific season has passed, the book remains a valuable tool for developing 'informational literacy.' It taps into a child's sense of pride and accomplishment by allowing them to master the statistics and rules of their favorite sport. It is highly appropriate for elementary and middle schoolers who find comfort in the logic of math and the thrill of professional achievement.
None. The book is a purely secular, factual sports guide focused on professional achievement and athletic statistics.
An 8-to-11-year-old 'stats-hound' who memorizes jersey numbers and goal counts. This is particularly effective for the child who finds fiction boring but will spend hours poreing over data and biographies of their real-life idols.
This book can be read cold. Parents should note that because it is a 2013-2014 edition, some players may have retired or changed teams, which provides a great opportunity to discuss how sports history and team rosters evolve over time. A parent might notice their child is struggling to stay engaged with school reading assignments or is constantly asking questions about how hockey rules work during a game.
Younger readers (ages 7-8) will gravitate toward the large action photos and the referee signals, which they can act out. Older readers (10-12) will focus on the 'math' of the book: the stats, records, and comparative data between players.
Unlike generic sports books, Romanuk's guide blends the visual excitement of a magazine with the technical depth of an encyclopedia, specifically focusing on the personalities that make the sport 'super.'
This is a nonfiction sports annual that profiles seventeen top NHL players from the 2013-2014 season. It includes full-color action photography, team-by-team breakdowns, a guide to referee hand signals, and lists of major NHL awards and statistics.
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