There is a whole world of sports to discover!
Which sports were played at the very first Olympic Games?
What do the different colour jerseys mean in the Tour de France?
How on earth do you throw a gumboot?
Everywhere on our planet where people can be found, there are different sports that we love to play and compete in, too. From the very first Olympic Games to the modern version we play today, explore all kinds of sports from around the world, including ball sports, gymnastics, athletics, water sports, extreme sports and so much more! Find out how each sport came to be, where in the world it originated and, most importantly, how to play. Featuring more than 100 adrenaline-pumping sports from every corner of the globe, this book will make you sweaty!
Bursting with colour and fascinating facts, the World of... series looks at what we have in common, and celebrates our differences. Also look out for World of Food.
A lively, inspiring and fact-filled exploration of a globally unifying topic: sport! From ancient times to today, covering every corner of the world.Featuring extensive coverage of women's sports and sporting heroes, plus sports from different, lesser-known regions and cultures around the world.Positioned to publish in time for the 2024 Olympic Games.With vibrant, energetic illustrations from Violeta Noy, author and illustrator of The Right One.Contents: How Sport Began, Athletic Sports, Ball Sports, Movement and Balance, Aiming Sports, Combat Sports, Sport on the Move, Sport in Water, Sport in Cold Places, Extreme Sports, Competitions and the Olympics todayPlus, mini profiles throughout on sporting legends and their incredible achievements.The second book in a colourful series that celebrates global diversity in humanities subjects. The follow up to World of Food published in Feb 2022.Featuring a tournament bracket readers can fill in themselves on the last page. 
