The Great One, known for breaking the most records in hockey, is now breaking into the Who Was...? series!
After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it's no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as ""The Great One."" Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from the time he first laced up a pair of skates. When he retired from the NHL in 1999, he had led several teams to Stanley Cup victories, competed in the Olympics, and changed the way hockey was played forever. Known for his love for family and as a truly decent human being, Wayne Gretzky is revealed as more than a sports legend in this easy-to-read biography.
By:
Gail Herman, Who HQ Illustrated by:
Ted Hammond, Nancy Harrison Imprint: G P Putnam's Sons Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 192mm,
Width: 133mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 102g ISBN:9780448483214 ISBN 10: 0448483211 Series:Who Was? Pages: 112 Publication Date:15 January 2017 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Gail Hermanhas written several biographies for young readers, includingWho Was Davy Crockett? and Who Was Jackie Robinson?