If your child has entered the trivia phase, this is the book for them. The detailed reference book includes a glossary of football terms, illustrations of the 43 and 34 defense as well as facts, figures, stats and stories. Tobogganing was a sport invented in switzerland in the late 19th century. A race car with a woodburning engine finished 3rd in the 1927 indianapolis 500. Regardless of the where and who, cheese fondue would become the worldrenowned symbol of switzerland much later, bringing in tourists by the plane load and giving farmers something to do with all that gruyere. Former 49er great steve young is the greatgreatgreatgrandson of brigham young. Switzerland is also known as the number one destination for various international winter sports events like the world ski championships and the winter olympic games. Sure we all know switzerland as the country of chocolate, watches, and banks, but we bet you had no idea of these 37 interesting facts about switzerland. Interesting facts and sports stories sports trivia volume 2 oneill, bill, black, ryan on. Heidi, one of the most famous childrens books ever written, by swiss author johanna spyri. As one of the best places to go skiing, it is no wonder that some of the best skiers in the world are swiss like didier cuche and pirmin zurbriggen. One third of those are sports clubs, and the rest covers everything from live action role play to disc dogging. Half of swiss belong to a hobby club or nonprofit organization. Stephen oshea, a canadian author of several books about european history, has the answers to these questions and many more in his latest book the alps.
The swiss marry late the average marriage age for swiss men is 31. National geographic kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through awardwinning magazines, books, website, apps, games, toys. Steinstossen is the swiss variant of stone put, a competition in throwing a heavy stone. Best sports history books books dealing with the historical aspect of sports. Surprise your friends with these and many other interesting facts you will find in the big book of tennis facts updated until 2018. Hornussen is another indigenous swiss sport, which is like a cross between baseball and golf. The first toboggan run was created in 1885 by a group of vacationers from england. But maybe these more or less random facts about switzerland will help you paint a picture of this nifty little country. Four books about switzerland you need to read right now.
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