{"product_id":"why-sports-gear-explained-toby-marsh-9798190042269","title":"Why? Sports gear explained: How Sports Gear Really Works: Fun Facts \u0026 Answers to Kids' Biggest Sports Questions (Ages 6-12)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy? Sports Gear Explained\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Kids' Guide to the Strange, Clever, and Surprising Reasons Behind Every Piece of Sports Equipment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy does a golf ball have dimples? Why is home plate shaped like a pentagon? Why do hockey goalies wear pillow-sized leg pads? Kids ask these questions all the time - and finally, here's a book with real answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy? Sports Gear Explained\u003c\/b\u003e is a fact-packed, easy-to-read encyclopedia built for curious kids ages 6-12 who love sports and want to know how everything actually works. Instead of vague trivia, this book answers over 150 real questions about the equipment, uniforms, and gear used in soccer, basketball, football, baseball, hockey, tennis, golf, swimming, skateboarding, gymnastics, boxing, cricket, figure skating, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, young readers will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy balls are shaped, textured, and sized the way they are - from dimpled golf balls to fuzzy tennis balls to hexagon-covered soccer balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe real reasons behind cleats, spikes, and specialized sports shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy helmets and face masks are designed differently for every sport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe surprising purpose behind pads, guards, and protective gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy courts, fields, goals, and nets are built to exact, official measurements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history behind unusual, banned, and retired sports equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow officials and referees use gear like flags, cards, and instant replay systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in short, punchy question-and-answer format with a fun, conversational tone, this book is perfect for reluctant readers, sports-obsessed kids, classroom libraries, and screen-free learning time. Each answer is designed to be read in under a minute, making it ideal for bedtime, car rides, or independent reading practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether your child plays sports, watches sports, or just asks \"why\" about everything, this book turns curiosity into real knowledge - one piece of gear at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKids ages 6-12 who love sports facts, trivia, and how-things-work books. Great as a birthday gift, holiday gift, or reading-level-appropriate nonfiction pick for young sports fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Toby Marsh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798190042269\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.30d","brand":"Toby Marsh","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50666065232127,"sku":"9798190042269","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/why-sports-gear-explained-toby-marsh-9798190042269","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}