Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Talk

Throw a frozen rope! Hit a dinger! Catch a stinger! Discover the meaning of these big-league terms and more in Baseball Talk. Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from America's favorite pastime. Explore the origin of these words and phrases-from homers to beanballs-and discover how collegiate and big-league players use them on the baseball diamond. With action-packed photos and rapid-fire text, baseball fans will be cheering for more!

Hit a buzzer beater! Throw up a brick! Make it rain! Discover the meaning of these b-ball terms and more in Basketball Talk. This action-packed nonfiction book-created in partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids-presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from the game of basketball. Learn the origin of these words and phrases-from dropping dimes to sixth man-and discover how collegiate and pro ballers use them on the court. With action-packed photos and rapid-fire text, this book is sure to be any basketball fan's fave!

Put on your bucket, pick up your twig, and put the biscuit in the basket! Learn the lingo of the coolest game on earth in Hockey Talk. Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents the secret language of hockey players. Explore the origin of these words and phrases-from five-hole to face wash-and discover how collegiate and NHL players use them on and off the ice. With action-packed photos and rapid-fire text, hockey fans will be cheering for more!

Throw a Hail Mary! Pass the pigskin! Catch a pick six! Discover the meaning of these gridiron terms and more in Football Talk. Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from the football field. Explore the origin of these words and phrases-from touchdown to red zone-and discover how collegiate and pro players use them on the gridiron. With action-packed photos and rapid-fire text, this book is sure to be a solid hit with young football fans!