Face-Off: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Hockey (Sports Illustrated Kids Top 10 Lists)
Sports Illustrated Kids Top 10 Lists Series
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What’s inside...
The fourth book in the best-selling Sports Illustrated Kids Top 10 series, Face-Off: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Hockey, ranks the best players, shooters, slap shots, and toothless smiles in the NHL. With over 150 different players and teams ranked in more than 15 different categories, this fun look at the greatest aspects of the NHL will serve as the ultimate argument-ender (or debate-starter!) for young hockey fans. Don't miss the other books in the Top 10 series from Sports Illustrated Kids: The Top 10 Lists of Everything in Sports, 1st and 10: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Football, and Slam Dunk!: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Basketball.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-17
Length
80 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which player featured in the top 10 lists do you admire most and why?
What qualities make a great hockey player according to the book?
If you could create your own top 10 list from the book, what would it be about?
How do you think teamwork contributes to the success of the players mentioned?
What's one new fact you learned about hockey from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their opinions about the players and teams mentioned, fostering critical thinking.
Use the lists as a starting point to discuss the qualities of good sportsmanship and teamwork.
Ask your child to think about how they would organize their own hockey top 10 list and what criteria they would use.
Relate the discussions to your child’s personal experiences in sports or team activities to make it more relatable.
Celebrate learning by asking your child to share the most surprising or exciting fact they discovered.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The book showcases various top 10 lists that emphasize the importance of players working together in hockey teams.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, which is applicable in school projects and team sports.
Example Lesson: Dedication and Persistence
Explanation: The lists include players who are celebrated for their dedication to training and consistent performance, highlighting the rewards of persistence.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to stay committed to their personal goals, whether in academics, sports, or hobbies.
Example Lesson: History and Statistics Analysis
Explanation: By presenting historical data and player statistics, the book teaches children how to analyze and interpret data.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply these analytical skills in subjects like math and science, and also in understanding real-world scenarios.
Example Lesson: Sportsmanship
Explanation: Some lists focus on fair play and respect among players, promoting the value of good sportsmanship.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of respecting both peers and authorities, fostering harmonious relationships.