Author: Peter Morrissey
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789434227
Category : Skating
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Introduces the history, equipment, and techniques of ice skating.

Author: Jill Krementz
Publisher: Yearling Books
ISBN: 9780440492146
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110

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Photographs and text relate the day-to-day experiences--at home, in school, at play, and on the ice rink--of young Katherine Healy, who at nine was already an accomplished skater.

Author: Nancy Ellison
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
ISBN: 9780789311894
Category : Figure skating
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Explores what it takes to become of champion figure skater and contains color photographs that describes the skills and development of performance and competition.

Author: Linda Bailey
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 9781550748819
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
A young athlete overcomes setbacks and finds her own way to shine.

Author: John Misha Petkevich
Publisher: Sports Illustrated
ISBN: 1461664403
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 287

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Book Description
As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes: Detailed instructional-photo sequences What to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instruction Getting started 6 basic turns that every figure skater should know 15 spins that you can master The keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits

Author: Kristi Yamaguchi
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402252773
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Inspire kids of all ages to never give up and always dream big with Dream Big Little Pig, the New York Times bestselling ice skating picture book from Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi! Poppy is a pig with big dreams. She wants to be a star! But she soon discovers that's not as easy as it sounds. It's only when Poppy feels the magic of gliding and sliding, swirling and twirling on ice that she truly believes in herself: Poppy, star of the rink! Dream Big Little Pig is the perfect book to inspire little girls with big dreams. It makes a wonderful ice skating gift for girls!

Author: Chros McDougall
Publisher: Norwood House Press
ISBN: 1599533898
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67

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Double axel, triple toe - you've got all the right moves. Ever since Sonja Henie took the ice in 1924, women figure skaters have captured the hearts and imaginations of viewers around the world. Although this beloved sport is graceful and artistic, don't be fooled - figure skaters are intense, strong athletes. So lace up and get on the ice! The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women's sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection Editor's Choice

Author: Random House
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 152476910X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27

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Book Description
When Barbie joins a figure skating club she learns how to properly fall, skate backwards, and performs in an ice show.

Author: Peter Morrissey
Publisher: Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136

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Text and illustrations demonstrate basic skating steps--skating forwards, skating backwards--through such advanced techniques as the double flip and the triple Salchow.

Author:
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48

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Book Description
Meet twelve-year-old Emily Hughs, an ice skater who comes from a family of skaters, whose older sister Sarah skates her way to the world championships.