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"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle grade readers tells the story of how Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL."-- Provided by publisher.

"A picture book biography of Manon Rhéaume, a groundbreaking hockey player who became the first woman to play in the National Hockey League"-- Provided by publisher.

"Few positions in sports are more important than the hockey goalie. Learn about the greatest goalies in hockey history, explore their impact on the game, and then create your own list of the G.O.A.T. goalies"-- Provided by publisher.

"Hockey's best defenders block shots, disrupt passes, and lay big hits on opposing skaters. How do you rank the greatest of all-time? Explore their careers, examine their stats, and then make your own G.O.A.T. list"-- Provided by publisher.

"He was the team's only black player growing up... Yet Jarome Iginla knew he wanted to play in the NHL. He looked at the few black professional hockey players in history as heroes -- players like Oilers' goalie great Grant Fuhr -- and knew he could make it too. Not only did Jarome become an NHL player, he also became the first black captain of an NHL team, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and a record-setting goal scorer for the Calgary Flames. But...

Playmakers introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Sidney Crosby: Hockey's Golden Boy summarizes Sidney Crosby's life and career to date and draw attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Reviewed...

"NHL legend Wayne Gretzky's nickname was The Great One. When Sidney Crosby joined the NHL in 2005, his nickname was The Next One. So who wins this hockey face-off? Explore their careers to find out"-- Provided by publisher.

The Great One started playing hockey on an ice rink in his backyard as a little boy in Canada, practicing before and after school and even after eating dinner with his skates on! His life tells the story of how far hard work and smart thinking can take a kid from Brantford, Ontario.

"Based on extensive interviews, My Left Skate: The Extraordinary Story of Eliezer Sherbatov is a first-person biography of a teenager who had it all on the hockey rink: guts, drive, and exceptional talent. When a freak accident leaves him with a permanent disability and no feeling below his left knee, everyone believes Eliezer's career is over - everyone except his mother, a professional power skating coach. She teaches Eliezer to skate using the...

"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of former professional ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"-- Provided by publisher.