Becoming a Pro Hockey Player

Contributor(s): Nagelhout, Ryan (Author)

ISBN: 9781482420678

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

$25.70

Pub Date: December 30, 2014

Dewey: 796.962

LCCN: 2014029435

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 08 to 11

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 10.00" L x 8.00" W ( 0.66 lbs) 32 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports and Recreation | Hockey | Careers

Series: Going Pro

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000172206 ( Becoming a Pro Hockey Player)

Reading level: 5.70

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Many professional athletes begin their journey as children. Hockey players are no different. Wayne Gretzky learned to skate when he was 2 years old! However, hard work and practice are what allow those with talent to make it to the next level. Readers are introduced to the common paths to becoming a pro hockey player, from youth leagues all the way to the NHL. Each chapter focuses on one step of the necessary training for pros, including full-color photographs and information about hockey superstars. Aspiring players can learn a lot about what it takes to excel on the ice!

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