Children Hockey

Athletes perform spectacular feats of strength and speed, but sometimes, a player or team rises above the rest to become a legend. From Michael Phelps’ gold medals to Tim Howard’s saves in the 2014 World Cup, this series presents the most exciting records in sports history.

Explore the science behind your favorite sport with simple, clear explanations. Young athletes won't be able to stop listening as they learn more about Sports STEM!

In 1980 the Soviet Union had dominated the world of hockey for nearly 30 years. Nobody thought the USSR's hockey team could be beaten in the Winter Olympics. But US Hockey coach Herb Brooks didn't believe that. He pulled together a ragtag team of amateur hockey players and molded them into a team that could compete with the best teams in the world.

Do you have a child who loves to play hockey and dreams of being on a college, NHL or Olympic team one day? So many children dream of this success, yet so few reach it. How come? In this book, Building an Uncommon Champion, Jennifer Matras will teach you from years of experience of working with athletes and also training with retired Navy SEALS, who are known as the best of the best, on how to help your child get to the next level along with helping them sustain success for a lifetime.

Wally McDoogle, klutz-extraordinaire, has stumbled his way into sports stardom. But only Wally could end up playing hockey goalie against the monstrous Mad Dog Miller while being trapped in a chicken suit. Before his misadventures end, Wally finally learns the real dangers of jealousy and envy, and the true value of aspirin.

The Day My Fart Followed Me to Hockey is the journey of Timmy and his best friend the Little Fart as they attend Timmy’s first hockey tryouts. Chaos and laughter ensue as the Fart attempts to help out his best friend the only way he knows how.

Auf Lena, Max und Lars wartet ein großes Abenteuer, auch wenn es im grauen Herbst und an ihrer neuen Schule erst einmal nicht danach aussieht ... Doch ehe sie es sich versehen, hat es schon begonnen - und ihr seid ebenfalls mittendrin, denn immer wieder heißt es: "Und jetzt DU!" Schnappt euch also gleich euren Hockeyschläger und probiert die vielen tollen Tricks, die die Hockey-Kids in diesem Buch lernen, gleich gemeinsam mit ihnen aus.

Ben has been invited to try out for a special hockey academy. But Dad wants Ben to catch up to the school field trip instead. So Ben, Dad, and their dogs, Atticus and Conor, jump into their truck. Ben concocts a secret plan to make the tryout, but Atticus and Conor are on to him. Ben and Dad's road trip turns into a wacky adventure full of new friends and surprises.

Dustin Brown, all-star captain of the 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, tells his story of how he went from being a youth hockey player in Ithaca, New York, to becoming one of the NHL's biggest stars.

Bobby Backchex loves playing hockey with his friends. However, he skips the afternoon hockey game this week. Bobby has a secret. His mother, Catherine Backchex, is determined to understand the changes in Bobby’s behavior and uncover his secret. You are invited to join Bobby Backchex, his family, friends, and trusted dog Bower on his path of discovery.