It's a numbers game!: the math behind the perfect slap shot, the split-second save, and so much more!: Hockey
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Contributors:
Hyman, Zachary, 1992- writer of foreword.
Rating:
Ages 8-12.
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Published:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2025].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781426377099, 1426377096, 9781426377099

Notes

General Note
Includes index.
Description
"Do you know how to calculate a goalie's save percentage? What's the record for the most shots in an NHL game? What's the speed of the fastest slap shot? How much water is needed to make an ice rink? Get ready to learn all the ways numbers and math factor into the game of ice hockey, from all the statistics used to measure an individual player's performance to the record for the most penalty minutes. Read about the greatest players from ice-hockey history and discover fascinating facts, like the number of names engraved on the Stanley Cup. Discover which NHL teams' defenses have allowed the fewest points, and check out cool graphics that show the angles in different pass patterns"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12.,National Geographic Kids.
Target Audience
Grades 4-6.,National Geographic Kids.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Zweig, E., & Hyman, Z. (2025). It's a numbers game!: the math behind the perfect slap shot, the split-second save, and so much more! National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Zweig, Eric, 1963- and Zachary Hyman. 2025. It's a Numbers Game!: The Math Behind the Perfect Slap Shot, the Split-second Save, and so Much More! National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Zweig, Eric, 1963- and Zachary Hyman, It's a Numbers Game!: The Math Behind the Perfect Slap Shot, the Split-second Save, and so Much More! National Geographic, 2025.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Zweig, Eric and Zachary Hyman. It's a Numbers Game!: The Math Behind the Perfect Slap Shot, the Split-second Save, and so Much More! National Geographic, 2025.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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