On the Ice with...Mario Lemieux

Hockey has been a part of Mario Lemieux's life since his childhood. At the age of six he was holding his own against boys four years older; by the time he was sixteen, he had captured the attention of the National Hockey league, and soon after signed on with NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. At the 2002 Olympic Winter Games he captained the Canadian hockey team, leading them in their gold medal winning performance.

About the author

Matt Christopher is the beloved and bestselling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

Summary

Hockey has been a part of Mario Lemieux's life since his childhood. At the age of six he was holding his own against boys four years older; by the time he was sixteen, he had captured the attention of the National Hockey league, and soon after signed on with NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. At the 2002 Olympic Winter Games he captained the Canadian hockey team, leading them in their gold medal winning performance.

Foreword

The 26th title in this top-selling sports series reviews the life of hockey superstar Mario Lemieux, center for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Product details

• Authors: Matt Christopher, Christopher Matt
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.10.2011
• EAN: 9780316137997
• ISBN: 978-0-316-13799-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Illustrations: 10 Halftones, black & white
• Series: Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bo; Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bo
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Hockey, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Historical