Weird Sports

Throwing and kicking things have long been part of competitive sports. Now read about some of the weirdest sports in this category--from caber tossing to the Alaskan high-contest. Table of contents This isn't your typical sports series. There are plenty of books written on football, basketball, and other popular sports. But the world is full of all kinds of unusual sports and games, and this series focuses on the strangest of them all. Featuring bizarre contests, odd games, and unbelievable races from all over the world, these high-interest books will keep readers engrossed, engaged, and asking for more! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a glossary of key terms, sources for further research, and an index.

People have been racing anything and everything for thousands of years. This fun, informative book focuses on some of the most interesting, from lawnmower racing to frozen marathons. This isn't your typical sports series. There are plenty of books written on football, basketball, and other popular sports. But the world is full of all kinds of unusual sports and games, and this series focuses on the strangest of them all. Featuring bizarre contests, odd games, and unbelievable races from all over the world, these high-interest books will keep readers engrossed and engaged and asking for more! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a glossary of key terms, sources for further research, and an index.

Animal sports can be found all around the world. But this fun, informative book takes you beyond horse- and dog-racing to the weird world of turkey bowling and ostrich racing.

Enter the world of the weirdest sports records! From the largest dodgeball game to the fastest round of golf, this book has it all. This isn't your typical sports series. There are plenty of books written on football, basketball, and other popular sports. But the world is full of all kinds of unusual sports and games, and this series focuses on the strangest of them all. Featuring bizarre contests, odd games, and unbelievable races from all over the world, these high-interest books will keep readers engrossed and engaged and asking for more! Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a glossary of key terms, sources for further research, and an index.

From bog snorkeling to kayaking over waterfalls, this exciting book has lots of strange water sports from around the world.

What kinds of competitions do other countries have? Well, how about unicycle polo? Or Finland's famous wife-carrying contest? Read about some of the strangest world sports inside!