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Author
Publisher
Mountaineers Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Brings a new level of detail to the art and skill of kicking steps and using your ice ax to help you travel safely and efficiently on snow. You will find detailed descriptions of techniques not found together in other books including: climbing over a lip, the decision-making process, how to choose a route, snow hazards, putting on and removing skis on a steep slope, self-arresting with ski poles, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Lucy has a new luge sled, but she isn't sure about this unique sliding sport. You have to lie on your back and steer with your legs? The luge tracks twists and turns look pretty scary, too. But with her parents' support and a bit of courage, Lucy jumps on her sled for a speedy adventure"--Cover flap.
8) Skiing
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Author
Series
Boxcar children mysteries volume 32
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
When the Alden children accompany their grandfather to the Snow Haven Lodge, a series of odd occurrences threaten to disrupt the annual winter games.
Author
Series
Ready Freddy! volume 16
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
When the first grade has a Winter Olympics contest, Freddy helps his class win--and shows good sportsmanship at the same time.
14) Snowboarding
Author
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
"Solo Sports: Do It Your Way helps young readers explore the wide world of individual sports. From important equipment and rules to the history and greatest stars of each sport, this series uses vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to guide young readers through some globally popular sports"--
15) The push
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Snowmobiler Grant Korgan becomes the first spinal cord injured athlete to push himself to the South Pole after recovering from a fractured L1 vertebrae in the Sierra Nevada, despite being told that he would never walk again.
17) Snow sports
Author
Series
Publisher
Wayland Publishers
Pub. Date
1981.
Language
English
Description
Provides a close look at the many varieties of snow sports, including the different types of skiing, ski jumping, and tobogganing, describing outstanding participants and major competitions.