A first baseman who locked himself in the bathroom during a game; a basketball player who scored a winning basket while on his back; a soccer fan who threw live chickens onto the field. These and dozens of other outrageous stories demonstrate that no matter what sport athletes are playing, strange rules, hot tempers, and plain old human error can wreak hilarious havoc. Black-and-white illustrations.
Title alpha And Nobody Got Hurt 2!: More of the World’s Weirdest, Wackiest, Most Amazing True Sports Stories
Category Sports Elementary Plus
Pages Count 144
Genre Nonfiction
Summary A collection of anecdotes describing the weirdest, wackiest, and most amazing moments in sports.
Topics Baseball. Scorebooks. Home runs. Promotions. Delays. Rules. Great plays. Oddities. Birds. Hair. Basketball. Prison sentences. Clothing malfunctions. Hoaxes. Referees. Refreshments. The national anthem. Records. Football. Mistakes. Doubleheaders. Kickers. Soccer. Misbehavior. Golf. Par. Noise. Tennis. Hats. Celebrations. Penalties. The Olympics. Gender. Unlikely Olympians. Cheaters. The Olympic flame. Injuries. Sportsmanship. The Sabbath. Boxing. Floods. Knockouts. Balls. Misbehavior. Horseracing. Dogs. Earthquakes. Odd events.
SRC Level 4.700000
SRC Points 7.000000
Lexile 820L
Trim Size 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
Language English
JLG Release Date Feb 2008
Minimum grade 1
Maximum grade 4
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Sports Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
Sports Elementary Plus
Sports Elementary Plus (Grades 1-4)
For Grades 1-4
Packed with action and inspiration, this collection delivers 14 sports-themed fiction and nonfiction books per year. Whether about famous athletes, team rivalries, or the excitement of competition, these selections are sure to keep young readers engaged and motivated.