Val James became the first African American player in the NHL when he took to the ice with the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, and in 1987 he became the first black player of any nationality to skate for the
"Examines the relationship between skiers and the Alpine environment since the late nineteenth century. It argues that skiing and winter tourism modernized the Alps in both material and perceptual ter
Hockey is a sport with a rich history, and readers discover that history as they learn about the game’s most famous records and record-holders. Hockey’s biggest names of the past and present are intro
Lots of kids want to know more about hockey, one of the most popular sports in the world. This fun, fan-friendly introduction to the sport will help them skate toA score for a look at what makes this
Skiing into Modernity is the story of how skiing moved from Europe’s Scandinavian periphery to the mountains of central Europe, where it came to define the modern Alps and set the standard for skiing
Covers the basic points of the game of hockey and offers a collection of hockey records, including skater and goaltender achievements, team accomplishments, playoff records, championships, and other o
In this book, simple text and full-color photographs describe the amazing life of Hayley Wickenheiser! Hayley is a Canadian women's ice hockey player who was the first woman to play full-time professi
Provides information on the most stunning records in professional hockey, from most games played in a career to most Stanley Cup wins by a single player.
Can Sydney Crosby live up to the comparison to The Great One, Wayne Gretzky? Which center is better at piling on the points, the modern wonder Alex Ovechkin or the legendary Brett Hull? Who is better
