SPORTS
Platt, Richard

They Played What?!: The Weird History of Sports and Recreation

(3) 4-6 From ancient times to the present day, this book describes competitive activities played on land, water, and in the air for skill, entertainment, shock factor, and monetary gain. The topic of racing, for example, covers the ordinary (horse), the exotic (camel), and the absurd (snail). Busy, colorful pages provide facts that are sufficiently engaging for leisure reading. Reading lists, websites. Glos., ind.

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