{"product_id":"the-origins-of-sports-hardcover","title":"The Origins of Sports - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Velcovsky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStepanka Sekaninova\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatej Ilcik\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origins of Sports: How Today's Favorite Games Began\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver wonder who invented basketball, where hockey was first played, or how the idea of a goal came about? \u003cem\u003eThe Origins of Sports\u003c\/em\u003e takes young readers on a fascinating journey through time to uncover the surprising beginnings of the world's most popular games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for ages 6-9, this beautifully illustrated book explores 10 major sports from athletics and football to tennis and ice hockey and reveals how they evolved from ancient traditions to modern competitions. Learn about the first tennis racket, the origin of the ball, and even which sport was played in Ancient Egypt. Packed with fun facts, historical insights, and colorful artwork, this book makes sports history exciting and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the past and see how today's favorite games began and how they shaped the world of sports we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore 10 Popular Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e: Athletics, skating, ice hockey, golf, football, tennis, basketball, swimming, skiing, and baseball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Origins\u003c\/strong\u003e: Discover how rules, equipment, and playing styles developed over the years. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging Illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vivid artwork brings ancient arenas and early games to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFun Facts and Surprises\u003c\/strong\u003e: Did you know hockey was played in Ancient Egypt? Find out more inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Curious Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for classrooms, sports fans, and anyone who loves learning about history in a fun way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Velcovsky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graduate of Audiovisual Production from the Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, where he specialized in screenwriting and storyboards. Before switching to children's books and the making of comic strips, he worked in advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStepanka Sekaninova\u003c\/strong\u003e used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough \u003cstrong\u003eMatej Ilcik\u003c\/strong\u003e has been keen on drawing and art from a young age, he did not attend courses in art as a child. He studied Political Science, rather than creative subjects, pursuing his interests in painting and art history in his free time. He acquired the basic techniques for his work as an artist on a two-year adult education course in painting. Having briefly considered his options, he started out as a freelance graphic designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 12.7 x 9.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 30, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52910132461792,"sku":"9788000067964","price":20.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/OQ7_ku5UeC9788000067964.webp?v=1781520732","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-origins-of-sports-hardcover","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}