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Автор: O`Neill Bill Название: The Great Book of Ice Hockey: Interesting Facts and Sports Stories ISBN: 1543105750 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781543105759 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 14650.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. The book is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game. The answers to hundreds of trivia questions lie in these pages. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, and of course "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. You can find interesting facts about the builders of the game, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Coach Jack Adams, both of whom have NHL trophies named in their honor. You will meet scoring leaders, winning coaches, amazing goalies and ice hockey royalty. Whether you're a long-time fan of ice hockey, or if you're just looking for answers to troublesome trivia questions in your latest game of Trivial Pursuit, "The Great Book of Ice Hockey" is the book for you. Presented in a clear and engaging manner, this collection of sports trivia will give fans of ice hockey a new and entertaining set of random facts to liven up a boring day or fill the time during intermission.
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Welcome to the 1770s, years of big hats, big wigs, and big ideas. You might have learned about the American Revolution in history classes, but this book is here to tell you everything your teachers couldn't. Get ready to learn all about the American Revolution, from the ins and outs of the Enlightenment philosophy that inspired the war, to which stories you've heard about the Founding Fathers may be straight-up false, how the War of Independence sparked a wave of new bids for revolution from Ireland to Japan, and why the movie where Nicholas Cage steals the Declaration of Independence is a great piece of American Revolution philosophy.
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Who were the big players off the battlefield?
What does "no taxation without representation" actually mean?
Was George Washington actually as great as everyone says?
How did science experiments cause the American Revolution?
And what was Canada doing the whole time?
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In The Great Book of Michigan, you'll find the answers to the following questions:
How did Michigan get its name?
Why is it known as the "Great Lakes State"?
Which famous musicians were neighbors in Michigan?
What major anatomical experiments took place in the state?
Which famous twins were from the state?
Which NBA legend had a hard time growing up in Michigan?
Which sport originated from the Great Lakes State?
Which city is believed to be cursed by a monster?
What are some of the most haunted spots in Michigan?
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How did North Carolina get its name?
Why is it known as the "Tar Heel State"?
What happened to the "Lost Colony"?
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What popular recreational activity was invented in the state?
What soda company got its start in North Carolina?
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Which NBA legend was raised in North Carolina?
What urban legends haunt the state?
What's the most haunted spot in North Carolina?
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Автор: O`Neill Bill Название: Trivia Madness: 1000 Fun Trivia Questions ISBN: 1530679508 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781530679508 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 13730.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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