Weird But True Sports 300 Wacky Facts About Awesome Athletics by National Geographic Kids

This engaging sports book delivers exactly what young readers crave—bizarre facts and surprising statistics that transform ordinary athletic knowledge into extraordinary discoveries. National Geographic presents a treasure trove of weird sports trivia that covers everything from basketball to swimming, with each page revealing unexpected details about the games children love. The vibrant photographs and bite-sized information chunks make this sports facts collection perfect for developing readers who are building their literacy skills while exploring their athletic interests. This isn't just another sports encyclopedia—it's a gateway to seeing familiar games through an entirely new lens.

What sets this educational book apart is how it leverages children's natural curiosity about sports to foster reading confidence and expand general knowledge. The weird but true format creates immediate engagement, turning each page turn into a potential conversation starter about science, history, or mathematics hidden within sports. Young athletes and reluctant readers alike will find themselves drawn into the colorful pages, discovering how numbers and facts can be as exciting as the games themselves. This clever approach to learning ensures that the excitement of discovery continues long after the book is closed.