The perfect introduction to one of the most enjoyable world sports, this is packed with colour photos and illustrations. Specifically written with children in mind, it covers the basics, the different types of cricket, batsmen, bowlers, fielders, keepers and thinkers, and cricket worldwide. It also has information on the history and statistics, plus the records, villains and tricksters. Ideal for the Christmas market, it's up to date with all the latest from the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Ages: 9-12yrs.