New Series
Winter Olympic Sports
This entertaining series features fascinating quick-reference guides to all the Winter Olympic sports and events. Filled with fun facts, dramatic stories, and dynamic photographs, each book is a terrific guide to both historical and current records, as well as to the reigning Olympic champions.
 
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Alpine and Freestyle SkiingAlpine skiing has been an exciting Olympic sport since 1924. Racing down snow-covered slopes at breathtaking speed requires outstanding athletic skill. Freestyle skiing combines speed, agility, and precision. This introductory guide gives an overview of all the Olympic events in both sports, along with fun facts, amazing stats, and a look at some of the most outstanding competitors. Reading Level: Gr. 4
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Biathlon, Cross Country, Ski Jumping, and Nordic CombinedHave you ever wanted to fly like a bird or ski at top speed across snowy terrain? Can you imagine racing on skis across the countryside only to stop periodically to fire shots at targets at rapid-fire speed? In this book, you’ll experience the excitement of Olympic ski jumping, cross country skiing, and biathlon. You’ll learn amazing facts about the history of each sport, the training it takes to be a top athlete, and the high-tech equipment used by competitors. Have snow, will ski! Reading Level: Gr. 4 Format
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Ice Hockey and CurlingHe shoots…he scores! Readers will score with this full-color book featuring two of the coolest sports on ice: hockey and curling. From the hard-hitting, puck-flying action of hockey to the precision sliding and sweeping of curling, these challenging team sports have it all. In this fantastic book, you’ll learn about the rules, the records, and the heroes of the games. You’ll also learn that sticks and stones won’t break your bones—they’re just part of the fun in these Winter Olympic sports. Reading Level: Gr. 4 Format |
Bobsleigh, Luge, and SkeletonDo you have a need for speed? If you do, you’ll want to read all about these Winter Olympic sliding sports. In this book, you’ll learn how bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton competitors speed down steep, twisting tracks on aerodynamic sleds. You’ll learn about the racers, their equipment, and the records they hold. You’ll also discover that in these fast-paced sports, every second—and hundredth of a second—counts. Reading Level: Gr. 4 Format
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Paralympic Sports EventsThe Paralympics are a series of sporting events for elite athletes with different physical abilities. This book examines the five Paralympic winter sports—alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ice sledge hockey, and wheelchair curling—and the athletes who compete in them. Prepare to be inspired by their courage, skill, and dedication to their sport. Reading Level: Gr. 4 Format |
SnowboardSnowboard is one of the youngest sports in the Olympics, and it was once viewed as the sport of “bad boys” and “rebels.” It might have lost some of that rowdy image, but it still has its pop pizzazz. Snowboarders do stunts with names like “540,” “double grab,” “caballerial,” and “burger flip.” This book will explain what these tricks are and how they’re done. It’ll tell you where snowboarding came from and where it’s going. And you'll meet some of the most colorful characters you'll find in any sport. Reading Level: Gr. 4 Format
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Speed SkatingThis sport is called speed skating for a reason—blink and you’ll miss all the action! Speed skaters can go as fast as a car. Although becoming a speed skater requires hard training, most of all it requires nerve. This amazing book will explain how the combination of danger and velocity makes speed skating one of the most exciting winter sports. You'll find out how it got started, you'll learn about the different competitions and races, and you’ll meet some of the champions who live for speed. Reading Level: Gr. 4 Format |
Figure SkatingBeauty and power—that’s what makes figure skating so special. Skaters perform incredible leaps and turns, combining the elegance of dance with the power of gymnastics. No wonder figure skating is one of the most popular sports at the Winter Olympics. This wonderful book will explain how skaters train, and what they do to achieve their fantastic jumps and spins. It will show you what to look for in a performance and profile some of the many figure skaters who have become global celebrities. Reading Level: Gr. 4 Format
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