Weird Sports

The world is full of weird sports. From cheese-chasing races to underwater hockey to extreme ironing, people around the world compete in all kinds of strange competitions. Weird Sports takes a look at several of these quirky pastimes. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index The world can be a weird place. Scientists teach mice how to drive tiny cars. People build upside-down houses. And fish in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean lure prey using glowing bulbs that hang from their heads. Weird World uncovers these and other bizarre cases in a variety of subjects including sports, animals, and history. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.