Did you know that the name "basketball" came about because the first teams used peach baskets instead of hoops? Did you know that soccer, or football in most locations, is the most popular sport in the world? Did you know that the first hockey games were played on frozen ponds? The world of sports is filled with fascinating facts and incredible feats that are sure to draw in readers of all levels. The photographs for this set were carefully chosen to best represent the informative and entertaining text and to make this a truly colorful reading experience.